Civil Rights

Up close with civil rights history (Daily Herald)

16 May 2008

For 57 years, John Stokes kept his role in ending segregation to himself. On Thursday, he shared his story of leading "The Manhattan Project" with eighth-graders at Hill Middle School in Naperville.

Factbox: U.S. laws on gay marriage, civil unions (People's Daily)

16 May 2008

The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday the state cannot bar same-sex marriages, marking a major victory for gay rights advocates that may have national implications. Here is a look at laws on gay marriage and same-sex civil u ...

S.A. Civil Rights Attorney Misused Money (WOAI San Antonio)

16 May 2008

A San Antonio civil rights attorney pleaded guilty to misusing money he recovered on behalf of a client.