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civil rights

[siv-uhl rahyts] / ˈsɪv əl ˈraɪts /


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In 1961, the civil rights movement was intensifying across the United States as Dwight was serving as a pilot in the US Air Force.

From Barron's

It’s a familiar tension in Black America: The Apollo program began during the peak of the civil rights movement.

From Los Angeles Times

CAIR, a Muslim civil rights group, praised the law enforcement response and called for a thorough investigation.

From Barron's

Those investigations could result in discipline or charges, including for civil rights violations.

From Salon

On Wednesday, Dhillon posted an image on social media and wrote, “Launching a series of civil rights investigations. Another day in paradise!”

From The Wall Street Journal