Secretary of Education marks civil rights event with pledge to address inequality in education

Mon, 03/08/2010 - 13:20
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March 7th marked the 45th anniversary of what is known as “Bloody Sunday.” It was the first of three marches In Selma, Alabama for civil rights, specifically voting rights. As people marched, police used tear gas and beat protesters to dispel the march.  On this anniversary, Education Secretary Arne Duncan promised to enforce civil rights violations that continue today in the nation’s schools. FSRN’s Leigh Ann Caldwell reports.

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