The first African-American and woman becomes Library of Congress' new chief executive. She's widely praised for promoting technology at libraries in low-income neighborhoods.
In response to the violence, Jessica Anderson better known as Jessica Lá Rel wrote a song of encouragement titled "#WeCantBreath".
A Kentucky mother vented on Twitter about a new school policy that banned natural hairstyles. It went viral, and the school changed its policy.
A medical examiner's investigation ruled that a Black Milwaukee inmate's death was a homicide. The mentally ill man died of profound dehydration after guards turned off the water to his cell for days.
The plaintiffs are seeking $5 million in damages with one woman claiming she was forced to wear a wig after applying Optimum Amla Legend No-Mix, No-Lye Relaxer.
Plus, Meek Mill’s cousin shot and killed in Philadelphia and a NYC LGBT activist gets 9 years for assault on gay couple at Dallas BBQ.
Tyre King was killed after he reportedly pulled a BB gun from his waistband.
The Departments of Education and Justice urged schools to examine their use of police officers to discipline students. They offer guidelines and tools to revise their policies.
A NJ mother filed a lawsuit against William Paterson University, alleging the school mishandled her daughter's rape accusation.