“The information in the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) released today is historic and unprecedented. We commend Secretary Duncan and OCR for undertaking this important project that helps to put into focus the magnitude of the inequities in our nation’s education system. For the first time in the history of this country, a detailed picture […]
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The State of Equality and Justice in America: ‘The Federal Government Must Step Up’
Forty years ago, the Supreme Court created an unmitigated disaster for our nation’s school children when it ruled on the case of San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguez. The 5-4 decision allowed Texas to fund school districts on the basis of locally raised tax dollars, confining children in poor communities to underfunded schools. It […]
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Another Champion for Minority Communities
African-Americans have long been targets of financial predators, but a new agency that will protect consumers has opened its doors. President Obama’s nominee to head the agency has been a true champion for minorities — but he will face an uphill battle to be confirmed after Oct. 6 when the Senate Banking Committee was expected […]