Sentences with phrase «civil rights award»

In 2000, the Immigrant Legal Resource Center awarded him its Philip Burton Immigration & Civil Rights Award for Immigration Lawyering for «his pioneering work in the field of post-conviction relief for immigrants.»

The Lawyers» Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice has honored several Foley Hoag associates with their Pro Bono Civil Rights Award: Kristyn Bunce DeFilipp and Caroline Donovan in 2014, Amanda Vendig in 2016, and Michael Hoven in 2017

In 2017, she was honored with the Legal Advocate Award from the Center for Workers» Rights and with a civil rights award from the Equal Justice Society.

He has received the «Friend of Children» Award from the National Association of School Psychologists, the Human and Civil Rights Award of the National Education Association, the Distinguished Service Award of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the Diversity Leadership Award of the National Association of Independent Schools.

NEA will host the 50th Human and Civil Rights Awards Dinner in the Grand Ballroom of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

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Recent sex discrimination cases resulting in large settlements, in some cases awards of multi-million dollars, to be split with aggressive trial attorneys, are the latest examples of misusing the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

And when she wins her civil rights lawsuit and is awarded millions of dollars, I'm sure the residents that tore it down will LOVE paying the special assessment all residents will be subjected to.

Legislation and, though less perfectly, its implementation have increasingly awarded blacks their full civil rights.

Since 2007, PrideIndex.com «s Esteem Awards has honored local and national organizations and individuals for their continued efforts in supporting the African - American and LGBT communities in the areas of entertainment, media, civil rights, business and art.

In recognition of his record of achievement, in 2012, the ACLU - NJ gave Bill its Bill of Rights Award for the advancement of civil liberties.

Next up: a certain Barack Hussein Obama (of the 1600 Pennsylvania Obamas) is the keynote speaker at tonight's National Women's Law Center Annual Awards dinner, where we'll be paying tribute to 15 women Freedom Riders, key figures in the 1960s civil rights movement.

Just last month, the nation's largest LGBT civil rights organization, the Human Rights Campaign, endorsed Cuomo for re-election and also honored Nixon with a Visibility Award for using «her talent and public platform to speak out for equality in this country and around the globe.&rights organization, the Human Rights Campaign, endorsed Cuomo for re-election and also honored Nixon with a Visibility Award for using «her talent and public platform to speak out for equality in this country and around the globe.&Rights Campaign, endorsed Cuomo for re-election and also honored Nixon with a Visibility Award for using «her talent and public platform to speak out for equality in this country and around the globe.»

Previous recipients of the award include former head of the National Urban League Hugh B. Price; New York State Senator Andrea Stewart - Cousins; civil rights attorney Mayo Bartlett, co-founder of Safe Passage; and Biondi School Assistant Principal Al Grimes, a member of the first African - American college relay team to win the National Invitational Two Mile Event.

From civil rights leaders to award winning artists, the Rochester area has been home to a number of remarkable people.

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization, announced that Cuomo and award - winning actor Sigourney Weaver will be honored at the 2016 Greater New York Gala on FRights Campaign, the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender civil rights organization, announced that Cuomo and award - winning actor Sigourney Weaver will be honored at the 2016 Greater New York Gala on Frights organization, announced that Cuomo and award - winning actor Sigourney Weaver will be honored at the 2016 Greater New York Gala on Feb. 6.

Lewis was honored with an unprecedented John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for Lifetime Achievement for his courage, leadership and commitment to civil rights.

Abbott's speech on civil liberties, in the debate on the Counter-Terrorism Bill 2008 [14] won The Spectator magazine's «Parliamentary Speech of the Year» award [15] and further recognition at the 2008 Human Rights awards.

Although the organization — the United States» largest LGBTQ civil rights organization — endorsed Cuomo for reelection, it presented Nixon with the HRC Visibility Award.

Nixon's parents were politically involved; her father did an award - winning series on the civil - rights movement, she proudly recalled, and she remembered her mother taking her into the voting booth on Election Day and explaining that they were not only Democrats — they were liberals.

Please be advised that if your Organization is awarded funding, you must sign the Erie County Equal Pay Certification, stating that your organization is in compliance with federal law, including the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Federal Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965 and New York State Labor Law Section 194 (together «Equal Pay Law»).

Georgia Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon, with Public Advocate James, who presented his award from the Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect.

Council Member King and Bronx YEP members Jhaniya Smith and Vincent Middleton presented Adams with a «Recognizing Real Leadership Award» and Ms. Colvin received the «Celebrating Our History Award» in recognition of her contribution to the Civil Rights Movement.

He became a leading figure in the Rochester civil rights movement, for which he received numerous awards.

In April 2017, Interbrand's New York team won the Design & Art Direction Pencil award in the Graphic Design / Posters category for its creative take on such iconic civil rights posters.

Originally, the company was awarded a seven - year PILOT for the project... The trail is a set of historical sites significant to not only the civil rights movement but also black history in the city dating back to the 19th century.

Although under some laws HBO may have a right to an award of attorneys» fees and expenses if it prevails in an arbitration, HBO agrees that it will seek such an award only in the event that the substance of your claim or the relief sought has been deemed by the arbitrator to be frivolous or brought for an improper purpose (as measured by the standards set forth in Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 (b)-RRB-.

The Paul Selvin Award is named after Selvin, general counsel to the Guild for 25 years and is given each year to a WGA member whose script embodies the constitutional and civil rights and liberties.

(Press Release) Ava DuVernay's civil rights drama Selma has been named Best Film in the Central Ohio Film Critics Association's 13th annual awards, which...

Selma triumphs at 13th annual Central Ohio Film Critics Association awards (Columbus, January 8, 2015) Ava DuVernay's civil rights... read more →

When Academy Award - winning actress Frances McDormand lit up Oscar night with her puzzling plea for «inclusion riders,» civil rights lawyer Kalpana Kotagal was watching the Sunday evening event from the other side of the continent in Washington and...

The civil rights drama Selma consoled itself with a globe for best original song — an award given added punch because it was presented by Prince in a surprise appearance.

Selma triumphs at 13th annual Central Ohio Film Critics Association awards (Columbus, January 8, 2015) Ava DuVernay's civil rights drama Selma has been named Best Film in the Central... read more →

Also at the gala, the 2018 Courage Awards will be presented to Suzette Grillot, dean of OU's College of International Studies, who has been a passionate advocate for student immigrants, and to the late Clara Luper, an Oklahoma Civil Rights pioneer who led the nation's first youth sit - ins in the late 1950s.

The debut film of It's the Earth, Not the Moon director Gonçalo Tocha, Balaou, won the Portuguese award in 2007 but never saw cinema release (finally coming out on DVD in 2012); the 2010 winner, Pedro Caldas» acclaimed Guerra Civil, remains lost in distribution limbo due to rights issues.

A soulful civil rights anthem and an electro - pop sugar rush are two of the tracks up for music awards at this year's Oscars.

The Screen Actors Guild handed out three of its five film awards Sunday night to performers in the 1960s civil rights drama «The Help,» injecting a little excitement into the Oscar race.

Day, winners of the awards presented annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People invoked the civil rights leader's legacy throughout the celebration.

In 2013 Washington was honored with the NAACP President's Award, which recognized her special achievements in furthering the cause of civil rights and public service.

The «largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States,» the NCLR has been handing out their ALMA (American Latino Media Arts) awards since 1995, back when they were called the Bravos.

In this episode, award - winning writer / director Jeff Nichols talks about bringing a highly charged true story to the screen and finding the personal connection to Richard and Mildred Loving — apolitical people at the center of the landmark 1967 civil rights decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to invalidate laws prohibiting interracial marriage.

The award is presented to an individual whose principles of personal commitment, integrity, and achievement reflect those of the late Mr. Mays, who was a scholar, orator, writer, and civil rights figure.

Recent awards include: SCCSS Outstanding Lesson: Civic Engagement & Taking Action Award (2016) and the Civil Rights / Civil Liberties: Excellence in Teaching Award sponsored by Nystrom Education (2017).

The award allowed her to create that class, «The Civil Rights Movement: Then and Now,» which incorporated Facing History's Race and Membership lessons with a trip to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, Georgia.

Preeminent education policy experts, school board members and administrators, civil rights advocates, award - winning teachers, and top legal scholars filed amici curiae, or «friend of the court» briefs urging the Court of Appeal to uphold the basic protections on which teachers and students depend.

Ironically, as Weingarten wages war on charter schools (and every other kind of school choice that would benefit kids and parents), she managed to pick up the Hubert H. Humphrey Civil and Human Rights Award, «for her lifelong commitment to improving America's education system.»

In our bizarre newspeak world, the leader of a labor union who tries to force kids to stay in their failing public schools gets a «human and civil rights» award and the Walton Foundation, which gives millions to help free those kids, is vilified.

They're hosted by Facing History staff and special guests, who've included award - winning authors and filmakers, Holocaust survivors, innovative scholars and community leaders, and veterans of the American civil rights movement.

She has received numerous awards and is dedicated to fulfilling the goals of the civil rights program.

The award - winning author discusses the craft of nonfiction and her new book commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of a pivotal chapter in civil rights history.