Real Voters Tell Their Stories
New videos tell the stories of the people in Texas and South Carolina whose right to vote is under threat.
More»Equal Opportunity and Diversity in College Admissions
As the Supreme Court considers arguments in the case of Fisher v. University of Texas, a wide range of organizations, institutions and individuals is supporting the goal of achieving diverse student bodies at the nation's colleges and universities.
More»2013 Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award Dinner
The 37th annual Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award Dinner is set for Thursday, May 2, 2013. The annual dinner is the year's largest and most diverse and the one dinner in Washington where everyone has a seat at the table. Reserve yours today!
More»Civil Rights Voting Record for 112th Congress
Members of Congress were graded on 20 House and 15 Senate votes taken through September 2012 addressing important civil rights protections, as well as jobs, the budget, education, criminal justice, violence against women, and more.
More»Education Equity and Accountability
The Leadership Conference is working to ensure that all students have access to a quality education.
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Civil Rights Groups File Supreme Court Brief in Support of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act
The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, joined by 28 other civil rights organizations, submitted an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court in Shelby County v. Holder, arguing for the constitutionality of maintaining a key section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act (VRA).
Advocates Warn that FCC Changes on Media Ownership Could Undermine Diversity
Senate Hearing Focuses on Need to Reform How Americans Vote
FBI 2011 Report Indicates Slight Decrease in Hate Crimes
FCC Announces New Opportunity for Community Groups to Start Low Power FM Radio Stations
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