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  2. Timeline of the civil rights movement - Wikipedia

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    July 2 – Civil Rights Act of 1964 [34] signed, banning discrimination based on "race, color, religion, sex or national origin" in employment practices and public accommodations. [ 35 ] August – Congress passes the Economic Opportunity Act which, among other things, provides federal funds for legal representation of Native Americans in both ...

  3. World Conference against Racism - Wikipedia

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    The World Conference Against Racism (WCAR) is a series of international events organized by UNESCO to promote struggle against racism ideologies and behaviours. Five conferences have been held so far, in 1978, 1983, 2001, 2009 and 2021.

  4. Racism against African Americans - Wikipedia

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    This era is sometimes referred to as the nadir of American race relations because racism, segregation, racial discrimination, and expressions of White supremacy all increased. So did anti-Black violence, including race riots such as the Atlanta race riot of 1906, the Elaine massacre of 1919, the Tulsa race massacre of 1921, and the Rosewood ...

  5. The workers who poured their hearts into One World Trade Center

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    On the 14th anniversary of September 11th, 2001, we take a look at the faces behind the new World Trade Center. ... The laborious job, which was completed in seven years from start to finish ...

  6. Civil rights movement (1896–1954) - Wikipedia

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    The civil rights movement (1896–1954) was a long, primarily nonviolent action to bring full civil rights and equality under the law to all Americans. The era has had a lasting impact on American society – in its tactics, the increased social and legal acceptance of civil rights, and in its exposure of the prevalence and cost of racism.

  7. One World Trade Center: 15 years of rebuilding a landmark - AOL

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    A 1,776-foot-tall skyscraper, initially called the 'Freedom Tower,' was pitched as the new One World Trade Center (a title formerly held by the north tower). A ground-breaking ceremony was held ...

  8. 2001 - Wikipedia

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    The WTO began the Doha Development Round in November to negotiate lower trade barriers between countries and integrate developing nations into the global economy. [47]: 18 The World Conference against Racism 2001 began on August 31, in Durban, South Africa, under the auspices of the United Nations. [82]

  9. What happened on 9/11 and how many people were caught up in ...

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    Tuesday, 11 September, 2001, began as a normal day. In both New York City and Washington, DC, the morning weather was sunny and clear. ... World Trade Center. At 8:46am, an American Airlines plane ...