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Equal Access to Education
Posted byon January 18, 2012 at 6:19 PM EDTThe Office of Civil Rights releases two documents elaborating on the effects of the Americans with Disablities Act Amendments Act in regards to public elementary and secondary education programs. These documents ensure that all Americans, with disabilities or not, have access to quality education.
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A Day of Service: America Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted byon January 18, 2012 at 2:31 PM EDTMonday, January 16, President Obama and officials from across the Obama Administration participated in events and community service projects commemorating the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
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First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates Maya Angelo at BET Honors
Posted byon January 16, 2012 at 5:30 PM EDTMrs Obama asked the crowd to honor Angelou's contributions by following her example in helping others
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Service
Posted byon January 16, 2012 at 4:40 PM EDTCecilia Muñoz, Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, reminds us that the best way to live up Dr. Martin Luther King's definition of greatness is by serving.
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First and Second Families Participate in a National Day of Service
Posted byon January 16, 2012 at 4:10 PM EDTThe President, First Lady, and Malia Obama helped out with a service project in Washington, DC, while the Vice President Biden and Dr. Jill Biden traveled to Philadephia to honor Dr. King's legacy of service.
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From the Archives: Dr. Martin Luther King at the White House
Posted byon January 16, 2012 at 10:00 AM EDTThe White House Historical Association has combed their archives for images that highlight the impact the civil rights leader has had on several administrations
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President Obama and Dr. King
Posted byon January 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM EDTIn 2012, those who wish to honor Dr. King on his holiday will be able gather in celebration at his memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. Watch President Obama speak at the dedication ceremony.
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From the Archives: President Reagan Designates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a Federal Holiday
Posted byon January 13, 2012 at 6:19 PM EDTA look back at the day President Ronald Reagan signed legislation designating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day a federal holiday.
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From Civil Rights to Silver Rights
Posted byon January 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM EDTJames Bailey, Market Vice President of the Southeastern region for an Economic Empowerment non-profit organization, personal passion is to ensure that lives of those who need it most are given a hand-up and not a hand-out
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Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal One Year Later: “Out of Many, We Are One”
Posted byon December 22, 2011 at 1:33 PM EDTA year after repaling Don't Ask, Don't Tell former service members reflect on the long journey toward repeal and what it was like to watch President Obama sign the Repeal Act into law.
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