Civil Rights & Social Justice
Donations are being requested after a break-in at the Harriet Tubman Museum in Maryland left the institution down thousands of dollars.
The fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Houston remains under scrutiny as his sons share heartbreaking new details about learning of his death. Salgado Araujo was killed during a July 8 traffic stop after an ICE agent opened fire, with the agency maintaining the agent acted in […]
Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' law faces scrutiny as two men face life sentences for a self-defense shooting, raising questions about fair application.
Black teen suffers broken arm, trauma after police mistake him for missing white child
As the investigation into the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells continues, a growing number of prominent Black leaders and entertainers are stepping forward to support his family both publicly and financially. According to People, filmmaker Tyler Perry has offered to help cover Wells’ funeral expenses after learning about the Mississippi college football player’s death. The […]
Racist abuse against streamer IShowSpeed at World Cup sparks FIFA investigation, underscoring racism's ugly presence in football
Podcaster Benny Johnson tried to spark controversy over Black women's contributions, but missed the point of Rep. Crockett's remarks.
Cardi B praises Black Americans' fight for equality, says it enabled immigrant communities like hers to thrive in the US.
Members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front marched through downtown Washington carrying American and Confederate flags. According to TMZ’s “White Supremacists March in Washington D.C.” report, they gathered outside a public transit station before marching during the nation’s 250th Independence Day celebration. The group, estimated to include about 400 members, wore matching blue shirts, […]
SCOTUS rules states can bar trans girls from women's sports, sparking outrage and debate over rights, fairness and authority
Supreme Court rules religious freedom law doesn't allow damages against prison staff who violated inmate's rights.
Haitian immigrants face deportation despite instability in their home country, drawing ire from conservative pundits