Senate confirms top civil rights official at Justice DepartmentOctober 6th, 2009 Senate confirms civil rights official at JusticeWASHINGTON — The Senate voted 72-22 Tuesday to confirm Thomas Perez as the Justice Department's top civil rights official. Perez, who will lead the civil rights division, is the first senior Justice Department official to be confirmed since April.
Identities of 10 known killed in flooding in Georgia and Alabama at a glanceSeptember 23rd, 2009 Ga., Ala., flood victims at a glanceHere are the the 10 known storm-related deaths the past few days in Georgia and Alabama.
Erich Kunzel, conductor of Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, dies at 74September 1st, 2009 Erich Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops director, dies at 74CINCINNATI — Erich Kunzel, the longtime conductor of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, has died. He was 74. Kunzel has been the Cincinnati Pops' conductor since it was established in 1977.
Justice Dept. seeks to strengthen civil rights division after Bush administrationSeptember 1st, 2009 Justice Dept. seeks stronger civil rights divisionWASHINGTON — The Justice Department is moving forward with plans to expand its civil rights division, pursuing cases of discrimination in the workplace, housing and voting rights.
Cincinnati authorities say records show man has been arrested 146 times since 1998August 19th, 2009 Cincinnati man arrested 146 times since 1998CINCINNATI — Authorities said Bennie Crabtree is the most-arrested man in the county. Records show he has been arrested 146 times since 1998, when Hamilton County's record-keeping system was updated.
Correction: Hawaii Health Insurance-GlanceJuly 30th, 2009 Correction: Hawaii Health Insurance-GlanceHONOLULU — In a July 26 sidebar glance about Hawaii Health Insurance, The Associated Press reported erroneously the figures of those who reported in 2007 not seeing a doctor because of cost. Hawaii had the lowest percentage in the nation at 6 percent, not 0.06 percent.
A glance at Obama's overseas itineraryJuly 7th, 2009 A glance at Obama's overseas itineraryA glance at President Barack Obama's itinerary for his overseas trip:
FRIDAY, JULY 10, IN ITALY
— Attends G-8 breakfast with African countries. — Attends G-8 session with African countries.
Obama says Civil Rights Act of 1964 opened doors for freedom, more work remainsJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama praises Civil Rights Act's 45th anniversaryWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says the Civil Rights Act opened doors for freedom but inequities remain on the legislation's 45th anniversary. On Thursday, Obama released a statement praising the 1964 law that ended legal discrimination.
Ramirez hits last of 4 White Sox homers, setting up 10-8 win over Reds in Civil Rights GameJune 21st, 2009 Sox hit 4 HRs, beat Reds 10-8 in Civil Rights GameCINCINNATI — Hammerin' Hank had to like this one. Baseball's annual Civil Rights Game started by paying tribute Saturday to those who have worked for equality, including former home run king Hank Aaron.
Bill Clinton says in Ohio speech that civil rights struggle far from overJune 20th, 2009 Bill Clinton says civil rights struggle continuesCINCINNATI — Former President Bill Clinton says the need to push for racial equality is far from over. Clinton said Saturday that despite such racial progress as the election of Barack Obama as president, economic, educational and other social divides remain.
Clinton calls for continuing push for racial equality in sports and everyday lifeJune 20th, 2009 Clinton: Push for racial equality far from overCINCINNATI — The push for racial equality is far from over, in sports and in everyday life, former President Bill Clinton told a crowd at Major League Baseball's Beacon Awards on Saturday, part of its Civil Rights Game. Clinton, who as president took part in MLB's ceremony retiring Jackie Robinson's No.
Aaron urges MLB to do more to increase black participation in game at Civil Rights Game forumJune 20th, 2009 Aaron urges more black participation in baseballCINCINNATI — Hall of Fame slugger Hank Aaron called on Major League Baseball on Friday to do more to increase participation by blacks in the game. Aaron attended a panel discussion at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Ohio with former athletes, civil rights scholars and activists as part of baseball's Civil Rights Game weekend.
Miss. officials approve historical marker for infamous 1964 slayings of civil rights workersJune 18th, 2009 Miss. civil rights slayings to get historic markerPHILADELPHIA, Miss. — Mississippi officials say a historical marker can be placed on a state highway near where three civil rights workers were murdered in 1964.
Bengals agree to terms with Texas WR Quan CosbyApril 29th, 2009 Bengals agree to terms with WR CosbyCINCINNATI — Texas receiver Quan Cosby has agreed to terms with the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted over the weekend. The 5-foot-8 receiver is expected to be in Cincinnati on Friday for the start of the Bengals rookie minicamp.
A glance at states covered by Voting Rights ActApril 25th, 2009 A glance at states covered by Voting Rights ActStates covered in whole or part by the provision of the Voting Rights Act that calls for federal approval before any changes in election procedures can take effect:
States covered in full:
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia (with the exception of 15 cities and counties that no longer have to submit changes for approval)
States covered in part:
California (four counties)
Florida (five counties)
Michigan (two townships)
New Hampshire (10 townships)
New York (three of New York City's five boroughs)
North Carolina (40 counties)
South Dakota (two counties)
On the Net:
Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act: tinyurl.com/clg2br
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