civil rights
plural noun
: the nonpolitical rights of a citizen
especially
: the rights of personal liberty guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the 13th and 14th amendments to the Constitution and by acts of Congress
was charged with violating the victim's civil rights
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Their family has a history of community involvement — their mother was a social worker, their father a civil rights attorney and their grandfather, who raised his family in Mesa, was involved in many community organizations and boards.
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Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2024
Other honorees include Cardi B (the inspiration award), Jasmine Crockett (the social impact award), civil rights attorney Ben Crump (the community award), designer Christian Louboutin (the innovation award), Fat Joe (the culture award), and Da Brat and Jessica Harris-Dupart (the spirit award).
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 June 2024
The Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards program also honored Christian Louboutin, Cardi B, Fat Joe, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump, and Da Brat with wife Jesseca Harris-Dupart.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024
The ceremony, hosted by comedian Tiffany Haddish, also honored other notable figures including Cardi B, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and designer Christian Louboutin.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024
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Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2024
Other honorees include Cardi B (the inspiration award), Jasmine Crockett (the social impact award), civil rights attorney Ben Crump (the community award), designer Christian Louboutin (the innovation award), Fat Joe (the culture award), and Da Brat and Jessica Harris-Dupart (the spirit award).
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 22 June 2024
The Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards program also honored Christian Louboutin, Cardi B, Fat Joe, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump, and Da Brat with wife Jesseca Harris-Dupart.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 June 2024
The ceremony, hosted by comedian Tiffany Haddish, also honored other notable figures including Cardi B, civil rights attorney Ben Crump, and designer Christian Louboutin.
—Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 22 June 2024
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“Civil rights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civil%20rights. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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