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Columbus Metropolitan Club - Progress or Promised Land? 50 Years of Civil Rights in Ohio
 
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Ohio Civil Rights Commission Chairman Eddie Harrell, Jr. speaks on the topic of civil rights and discusses the notion of whether we've made progress or truly "reached the promised land" that Dr. King spoke of. What progress has been made as reflected in actual cases that come before the OCRC and in society in light of the election of our nation's first African-American President? Harrell also touches on current and pending civil rights legislation and its significance, as well as recent events including displays and occurrences of hatred, bigotry and overt prejudice.
March 31, 2010