Hate groups in America‏

Southern Poverty Law Center

Live webcast: Hate group count rises
Join SPLC President Richard Cohen and Intelligence Project director Mark Potok as they discuss the growing number of hate groups in the United States. We've documented 926 hate groups in the U.S. - an increase of more than 50 percent since 2000.

Hate groups are trying to swell their ranks by exploiting the election of President Obama, the struggling economy and immigration fears. Listeners will be able to submit questions before and during the event. The webcast will be Wednesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Register today.

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"Jena 6"

In a supposedly Religious, Tolerant Country, Civil Rights in Justice still has not been Achieved!



Sept. 20: NBC's Martin Savidge reports on a protests stemming from racial attacks at the high school in small-town Jena, La.

MSNBC - Jena 6

Sharpton, who helped organize the protest, met Bell at the courthouse Wednesday morning. He said Bell is heartened by the show of support and wants to make sure it stays peaceful.

"He doesn't want anything done that would disparage his name—no violence, not even a negative word," Sharpton said.