Tag: African Americans
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Filner Makes Good on Diversity Promise with New Hires
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner introduces the new members of his staff to the public on Jan. 7, 2013. | Photo Credit: Katie Euphrat By Katie Orr San Diego Mayor Bob Filner today presented his first 24 hires to the media. The mayor stressed the diversity of the group, noting that more than half are…
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The Quality of a Legal Defense: Does it Matter if You’re Rich or Poor, Black or White?
By Maureen Cavanaugh and Patty Lane Is the quality of legal representation different for someone who is poor and accused of a crime versus someone who can afford their own attorney? Stephen B. Bright of the Southern Center for Human Rights says the civil rights movement has had little effect on the justice system. He…