Congressional Democrats and civil rights figures today denied that their bill would lead to quotas as the Administration has contended.

Some civil rights figures in the city dismiss this as a laughable claim from a racial arsonist.

The announcement about the inquiry drew a mixed response from human rights figures.

Duke was endorsed by James Meredith, a black civil rights figure.

Other nominees have faced controversy due to their portrayals of major civil rights figures.

At the same time as the trials, several leading opposition dissident and human rights figures were detained.

Some civil rights figures put the issue in starker terms.

Some civil rights figures say the current environment is in keeping with the nation's historical attitudes.

Washington also passed bills honoring civil rights figures.

Both in the city where they once held court, and among civil rights figures, the Kings are now routinely, and openly, derided.