Tag: rights
9-year-old aims to eliminate social barriers for young black girls
Havana Chapman-Edwards, human rights activist and daughter of a U.S. diplomat, is our spotlight on “Young Changemakers.” source
Polish persecution of LGBTQ communities
Poland’s President Duda visits the White House four days ahead of the presidential elections, as members of Poland’s LGBTQ community say Duda has taken actions…
John Lewis in his own words
A closer look at the civil rights titan and longtime congressman. source
Reactions to the loss of John Lewis
Tributes pour in after the death of the civil rights icon and long-serving congressman. source
Civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis dead at 80
Lewis was an organizer on the March on Washington in 1963 and served in Congress for more than three decades. source
Georgia congressman John Lewis dead at 80
Lewis was a driving force of courage and determination in the civil rights movement. source
‘Part of America died on Friday’ after John Lewis death: Rep. Val Demings | ABC News
Martha Raddatz interviews Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., and Rep. Val Demings, D-Fla., on “This Week.” #ABCNews #ThisWeek #JohnLewis #KarenBass #ValDemings source
John Lewis in his own words | PRIME
Remembering the life and legacy of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis and his decades of leadership from the civil rights movement through his time…
Remembering John Lewis | WNT
The Georgia congressman and civil rights figure died at 80 after battling pancreatic cancer. He represented Georgia’s 5th district, which includes most of Atlanta, since…
Rep. Maxine Waters remembers John Lewis | PRIME
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., discusses the life and legacy of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, the response to the coronavirus in California, and stimulus…
Federal clashes with Portland protesters raises legal questions about use of force
A Navy vet says he was attacked by U.S. marshals when he tried to speak to them. Lawmakers and civil rights lawyers have expressed concern…
Celebrating civil rights hero John Lewis | WNT
Former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama delivered emotional tributes to the late congressman who carried out a legacy of fighting for…
Tennessee celebrates 100 years of women’s right to vote
Tennessee reenacted the key 1920 women’s suffrage vote, when it became the 36th state voting in favor of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the…
Centennial celebration for the 19th Amendment
Here’s a look back at the hard-fought fight for women’s right to vote. ABC’s Will Ganss reports. SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on…
ABC News Live Update: Hurricane Laura closes in on the Texas-Louisiana border
Plus, a third night of protests turns violent with deadly consequences in Kenosha and a new statue of women’s rights activist unveiled in NYC’s Central…
New generation marches on Washington
ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on Friday’s march against racial injustice in the nation’s capital on the anniversary of Martin Luther King’s 1963 “I Have…
Remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Nightline
ABC News’ contributors Dan Abrams, Sarah Fagan and Terry Moran weigh in on the justice’s death, what it means for the future of the Supreme…
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a champion for women’s rights, dies at 87 | Nightline
Ginsburg, who was appointed to the Supreme Court by President Bill Clinton in 1993, wrote landmark opinions that advanced gender equality and rights for disabled…
How to protect your voting rights as the election looms
A look at the virtual hotline that is busier than ever answering questions about voting absentee for the first time. source
Could Roe v. Wade be overturned?
How Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s possible confirmation to the Supreme Court could transform abortion rights in America. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST &…
