Battle soldiers: Telling the truth about civil rights history | Robert Raben | TEDxTysons

History is the framing of facts to suit the purpose of the teller; in this country,
particularly around our Civil Rights Movements, those facts are manipulated.
Justice and equality require telling the truth. The March on Washington Film Festival exists to do this, especially about the foot-soldiers and unsung heroes that make us free with their courage.
*Correction: Rosa Parks investigated the Rape of Recy Taylor in 1944, not 1931.
Robert founded The March on Washington Film Festival in 2013. The March on Washington Film Festival, a production of The Raben Group, increases awareness of the events and heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspires renewed passion for activism. The festival uses the power of film, music, and the arts to share these important stories.
Robert’s aggressively bipartisan approach was honed during a highly respected legislative career that began on Congressman Barney Frank’s (D-MA) staff and culminated in House Judiciary Committee Chairman Henry Hyde’s (R-IL) endorsement of his appointment to the Justice Department as Assistant Attorney General for Legislative Affairs.
Robert built a reputation for collegiality and effectiveness through his collaboration with Republican members and staff on issues including the omnibus patent reform bill, database protection standards, and copyright liability for Internet service providers.
In 1999, Mr. Raben’s reputation and effectiveness caught the attention of the White House, earning him an appointment as Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General and, subsequently, Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legislative Affairs.
In 2002 Robert founded The Raben Group and serves as President.
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