The Nevada primaries will be the first in the presidential campaigns to highlight the influence of the Latino vote. Antonio Gonzalez, president of the Southwest Voter Registration Education Project (SVREP), and Thomas A. Saenz, president of the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF), discuss the issues that will influence Latinos at the polls. Rev. Jim Wallis has long been at the forefront of progressive theological...

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We conclude our Black History Month special, “Memories of the Movement,” with more moving stories that celebrate the courage, conviction and commitment of these everyday people who made extraordinary contributions. In this final hour, we hear from legendary actress Ruby Dee, Arun Gandhi, Clarence Jones, Xernona Clayton, Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, Rev....

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Ruby Dee: the legendary actress recalls the deep friendship she and her husband, Ossie Davis, had with Malcolm X. Arun Gandhi: the Mahatma's grandson remembers Dr. King's visit to India. Clarence Jones: Dr. King's personal attorney shares the story of how he joined the movement at MLK's behest.

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Xernona Clayton: Events coordinator for Dr. King recounts the one time she believes he was truly afraid for his life. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor: Dr. King's mentor remembers debates they had over the limits of non-violence. Hillary Clinton: Democratic presidential candidate reflects on meeting Dr. King as a child. Rev. Amos Brown: Mississippi native recalls how segregation often led to danger.

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Earl Caldwell: journalist describes the instructions from his editors at "The New York Times" when covering Dr. King. Marian Wright Edelman: children's advocate recalls harrowing first visit to Mississippi. Taylor Rogers: sanitation worker remembers the strike that brought Dr. King to Memphis. Rev. C.T. Vivian: Close friend recalls occasions that tested Dr. King's commitment to non-violence.

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The years of the civil rights movement are among the most volatile, yet vibrant, in American history. In our two-part Black History Month special, “Memories of the Movement,” we celebrate the courage, conviction and commitment of the everyday people who made extraordinary contributions to American social progress. “Memories of the Movement” features poignant, humorous, unheard, or little-known stories from a number...

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