Civil rights
For Sudan, Hope isn't a Strategy
I don't doubt that the United States wants to see a democratic Sudan. But it needs to course correct.
Civil Rights Group Decries Sheriff's Arrest of Child, 10, in School Threat
A Florida sheriff was accused of "indiscriminately enforcing his law-and-order agenda" by the group Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism.
'Confederate Memorial Day' Still Celebrated in These Three States
South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi honor the day every year, and challenges against the holidays have so far been unsuccessful.
Optometrist Charged With Allegedly Delivering Nooses, Making Racist Threats
Kenneth Pilon allegedly slipped a noose with a racist note into a truck owned by a mixed-race couple, in addition to threatening Starbucks workers.
Attorney Likens Patrick Lyoya 'Execution' to Russian Atrocities in Ukraine
Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump compared the unarmed 26-year-old's death to Ukrainian civilians being killed by Russian soldiers.
Vernon Jones Says Being Gay Is a Choice—'They Can Actually Change'
The Trump-backed GOP congressional candidate told Steve Bannon civil rights for gay and Black people "are two different things."
The Woman Whose Tireless Efforts Helped Launch the Famed Tuskegee Airmen
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune's friendship with first lady Eleanor Roosevelt led to the desegregation of pilot training programs.
The GOP's War on Abortion Is Now a War on Privacy Rights
Beyond the immediate and real threat to the rights of women, what's happening in Texas, Missouri and other red states is another sign that the Trumpified GOP's ideology is shifting rapidly toward authoritarianism.
Taraji P. Henson Criticized for Comparing Jussie Smollett to Emmett Till
Smollett's "Empire" co-star urged that the actor be "freed and put on house arrest and probation" instead of serving time in jail.
This Isn't Just About Confederate Statues
We can debate the historical appropriateness of calling everyone who fought for the Confederacy a traitor, but it obviously it was about something else.
Don't Focus On Statues, but It's a Good Place To Start
There hasn't been enough connection between what goes on at an academic and intellectual level, and the general public.
Parent Advocate Takes Stand Against CRT in House Judiciary Meeting
"We can not replace one hierarchy of human value with another hierarchy of human value," Asra Nomani told the House Judiciary Committee.
Ben Crump Endorses Ketanji Brown Jackson as Biden's SCOTUS Pick
Crump's endorsement comes in contrast to that of Representative Jim Clyburn, who is vouching for J. Michelle Childs to replace Justice Breyer.
Attorney for Cop in George Floyd Trial Says His Death 'Wasn't a Crime'
Closing arguments were presented Tuesday in the trial of former Minneapolis police officers Tou Thao, Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane.
Black History Month Has Become a Farce
The way that Black History Month has been done, and the premise of it, was a radical idea and its inception.
It's Time To Change the Way We Celebrate Black History Month
Let's make sure that white America understands that black people played important roles in the creation and building of this country.
3 Men Convicted in Ahmaud Arbery's Death Found Guilty of Federal Hate Crime
Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan already had been convicted of murder for Arbery's death and sentenced to life in prison.
George Floyd's Restraint 'Seemed Reasonable,' One of the Officers Testified
Thomas Lane, Tou Thao and J. Alexander Kueng are all charged with willfully depriving Floyd of his constitutional rights.
FBI Reviews Death of Cedric Lofton, Kansas Teen Who Died in Police Custody
The case has sparked debate on "stand your ground" laws, with a district attorney saying he is unable to file charges despite the death being ruled a homicide.
Colin Kaepernick 'Grateful' to Work With Spike Lee to 'Tell His Story'
ESPN stated that the docuseries would be "a full, first-person account" of Kaepernick's journey.
NAACP Calls for Federal Charges Against Cop in Death of Laquan McDonald
Some activists have urged a shutdown of the city's transit system due to possible disruptions connected to the former officer's release, scheduled for Thursday.
Martin Luther King Jr'sMost Inspiring Quotes
Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr was a driving force social justice and racial equality and left an enduring legacy which is still felt today. Here are some of his most inspiring quotes.
10 Martin Luther King Jr Facts About the Famous Civil Rights Leader
Martin Luther King Jr was pivotal in the push for racial equality across the U.S. Here are some facts to learn more about the acclaimed Civil Rights leader
What to Listen To on the Day Martin Luther King Jr. Is Remembered
King was fearless—and fearless because he was faithful—and dangerous to the segregationists. He answered to a higher authority.
'King-Lee' Day Celebrated by States That Don't Recognize Just MLK Day
King's birthday will be observed as a federal holiday on Monday, but it won't be called by the same name in every state.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022—a Brief History of the Federal Holiday
The day honoring the birthday, life and legacy of the civil rights leader was first observed back in 1986.
Who Is Ben Crump, Attorney for Families Following Police Shootings?
Crump has taken on numerous cases that have received national attention, including the murder of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery.
Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violations
Floyd's family members were in attendance as Chauvin changed his federal plea from not guilty to guilty.
Derek Chauvin to Plead Guilty to Violating George Floyd's Rights: Court
A new federal docket entry on Monday indicated that Chauvin plans to change his not-guilty plea in the case ahead of his scheduled January trial.
Emmett Till's Case Closed, But DOJ Probing Up to 20 Civil Rights-Era Cases
"With the Justice Department's stamp on it, even a statement that the killings were wrongful would help even if there's no prosecutions," said John Hayes.