Politics, race and a little rhythm & blues: profile of civil rights activist Jerry Butler

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Cook County, Ill. commissioner Jerry Butler draws from his experiences as a musician, a civil rights activist and a businessman in his current position serving people in the Chicago area. He was a founding member of the Impressions and has gold records on the wall of his office. As a musician, he had the opportunity to tour with civil rights workers and suffered the same indignities that they did. He draws upon these experiences to develop a commitment to bringing economic opportunities to African-American communities.

Officials and employees, Biography, Civil rights workers, Civil rights activists, Cook County, Illinois. Board of Commissioners, Butler, Jerry

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History comes alive: how women won the right to vote

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The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession held a rally at the 1995 ABA Annual Meeting to celebrate the history of women winning the right to vote. The performance, which included people playing the parts of suffragettes and lawmakers, highlighted progress that has been made but also raised questions regarding progress still needed. The voting right issue, allowing women access to the political process, was much clearer and less divisive than many current concerns.

Women, History, Suffrage, Voting rights, Women's suffrage

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