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The Enduring Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Beacon of Hope and History

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As we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it's more than a commemoration of a great leader; it's a vital reminder of our ongoing journey toward equality and justice. This reflection explores the importance of this holiday in...more

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Celebrating Pride Month by Remembering Bayard Rustin - The Openly Gay Organizational Genius Behind the 1963 March on Washington

Although political marches in D.C. are now commonplace, in 1963 attempting to stage such a large march in the nation’s capital was totally unprecedented. But, the Big Six civil rights organizations calling for a March on...more

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Reflections on History: Celebrating MLK and The Ongoing Need To Remember Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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We've come a long way, but we have a long way to go. Since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King in 1968, we've recognized Dr. King for his leadership, service, and sacrifice for social justice to advance the Civil...more

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Reflecting on Rev. Dr. King’s Legacy – A Conversation on the Intersectionality of Corporate Responsibility, Social Impact, and...

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In observance of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 18, 2021, Rashida MacMurray-Abdullah, Wiley’s Chief Diversity Officer, sits down with David Hubbard, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel...more

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The Dignity Of Work In A Fractured Workplace

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“[F]or the person who picks up our garbage, in the final analysis, is as significant as the physician, for if he doesn’t do his job, diseases are rampant. All labor has dignity.” – Martin Luther King Jr. On the night...more

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The First Amendment and the Struggle for Black Equality

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In 1976, President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month. Many around the nation celebrate this annual occasion by highlighting the achievements of the civil rights movement. But there was a time...more

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Martin Luther King, Jr. And Copyright: Five Things You Should Know

January 15 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, marking what would have been the 89th birthday of the great civil rights leader and Baptist minister. Although copyright is not (and should not be) the first thing that comes to mind...more

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Copyrighting a Dream

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This week we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s mission was to teach our nation the value of tolerance and mutual respect regardless of each person’s differences. These lessons still ring...more

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Employment Law Navigator – Week in Review: January 2016 #3

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On Monday, we celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Dr. King’s legacy was commemorated in many memorials and articles. In one moving message, the CEO of popular messaging app Slack encouraged employees to reflect on what...more

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The Chair and Commissioners of the EEOC Comment on the Occasion of the Martin Luther King Jr. National Holiday, 2016

"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. worked tirelessly for freedom, justice, and equality for all people. His efforts were instrumental in the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the impetus for the formation of EEOC. Every day,...more

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Diversity Matters: Note from the Editor - Civil Rights Act of 1964

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On July 2 of this year, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 enjoyed its 50th anniversary – an appropriate time for reflection. Prior to the passage of this Act, for more than 180 years, from July 4, 1776, until July 2, 1964,...more

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Appleseed Event Featured Two Justice Legends Who Are Still Fighting, Opening Eyes

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I had the great pleasure today of attending the Alabama Appleseed Brewer-Torbert Awards Luncheon. What an inspiring event! This year's award was presented to Fred Gray, a legendary civil rights attorney and icon. Mr....more

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Stacy Allen Speaks: Looking Back 50 Years At 'N.Y. Times v Sullivan' and the Civil Rights Movement

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I recently attended the annual ABA Forum on Communications Law, which included an informative panel discussion marking the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in N.Y. Times v Sullivan. While we are...more

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FOIA Settlement Advances Story on Civil Rights-Era Informant Records

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A unique settlement in a Washington, D.C., Freedom of Information Act lawsuit has provided a Memphis newspaper unprecedented access to the FBI's informant records from the civil rights era, including documentation of the U.S....more

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To Be Judged Not By the Color of Their Skin, But By the Content of Their Legal Briefs

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[Ed. Note: In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we'd like to re-run one of our favorite seasonal blog posts, thereby honoring Dr. King's legacy not only as a visionary and civil rights leader, but also as a copyright...more

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