HomeProfilesMessage BoardEventsNewsAbout UsSearchSpecial FeaturesContact UsStore
News > Black and Civil Rights leaders' wish list of issues for new president

Black and Civil Rights leaders' wish list of issues for new president

11/10/2008
.
 
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Despite the clear mandate that America's new president prioritize the reparation of the economy, jobs and tax-related issues, many other issues deserve top billing, say Black political observers.

Judicial appointments, voting rights, international relations and education are among other issues on a wish list for African Americans and civil rights advocates.

''The retreat on diversity in [federal courts] in recent years has made the issue more important for the next President," said Leslie Proll, director, Washington Office, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund. There will be much work to do just restoring some diversity to many courts, let alone improving upon it.''
Supreme Court justices get lifetime presidential appointments, but due to possible retirements, as many as three justices may be appointed and hundreds to lower federal courts, to make decisions on race-related issues from affirmative action to civil rights.
Home | Profiles | Welcome | Events | News | Search | Special Features | Contact Us | Site map |
Advertisement: Advent Pages