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African-American history is more than a month
Moneta Sleet Jr. took one of the most famous photographs in American history, of a black-veiled, grief-stricken Coretta Scott King at the funeral of her slain husband, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. . . . more
The city recently settled a lawsuit with a man who claimed he was falsely imprisoned following his 2011 arrest on drug charges and a probation violation.
City settles civil rights lawsuit for $49,500
The City Council voted on Nov. 17 to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit that was filed by a man who spent 16 months in jail and claimed that he was falsely imprisoned following his arrest on drug … more
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Congressman John Lewis spoke to Molloy students in the Madison Theatre about his struggles during the 1960s and the Civil Rights movement.
John Lewis speaks at Molloy College
On Monday, Oct. 5, Congressman John Lewis, a representative of Georgia and a civil rights leader, spoke to students at Molloy College. Lewis came to the college and spoke to students at the … more
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Local "soldiers" come home at the end of the nation's conflict in this weekend's re-enactment.
Stepping back in time to the Civil War days
Returning soldiers descend upon Old Bethpage Village Restoration to reenact hardships and valor of the brave men who fought to save the nation. more
Democratic candidates get the nod
A week before the Sept. 10 Democratic primary for Long Beach City Council, two prominent lawmakers have thrown their support behind a separate slate of candidates running for three open council … more
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Labor Day and the American Dream
The American Dream isn’t as mystical as people may think. It’s a simple concept: If you’re willing to work hard . . . more
Erasing racism in South Carolina, and on L.I.
On July 10, South Carolina finally decided to join the Union for good when it removed the Confederate battle flag from its State House grounds in Columbia, its capital. more
Only the 19 states highlighted in purple have statewide employment nondiscrimination laws that covers both sexual orientation and gender identity.
Gays in Malverne react to Supreme Court ruling
After fighting for the right to gay marriage for nearly 35 years, gay rights activists were elated by the Supreme Court’s decision last month making same-sex marriage legal across the country. more
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Madeline Singas, Nassau County’s acting district attorney, spoke in support of a stricter state law for registered sex offenders on May 27 at the North and Central Merrick Civic Association’s meeting at the North Merrick Public Library.
Singas: Stricter sex offender law needed
Madeline Singas, Nassau County’s acting district attorney, continued her push for greater restrictions for registered sex offenders last week at a North Merrick civic group meeting. The setting was significant. Weeks earlier, police arrested a North Merrick man ... more
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Members of the Key Club and Key Builders, pictured with advisers Elizabeth McGarry, left, and Monica Nadasky, right, collected school supplies and other items needed by Hempstead residents displaced by a fire in February.
Elmont H.S. students aid fire victims
Students in Elmont Memorial High School’s Key Club and Key Builders responded to the request of Hempstead’s Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association for assistance in aiding the 300 Terrace … more
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