Civil Rights & Social Justice
Sybil Wilkes' daily roundup covers rising tensions, voting rights, food safety, and honoring civil rights legend Rachel Robinson.
A mother fights for justice, the Justice Department faces scrutiny, and a baseball star aims to inspire Black youth.
A year ago this week, 18-year-old Saniyah Cheatham was found hanged in a New York jail cell under similarly dubious circumstances.
Discover how Frederick Douglass’ “power concedes nothing” call still drives America’s fight for true freedom and equality today.
As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th year, the expected patriotism of a sanitized history exposes the deep chasm Black Americans must navigate every Fourth of July.
Jake Lang, a Jan. 6 insurrectionist who was pardoned by Donald Trump, showed up at the BET Awards to protest the existence of Black people.
Ohio police under fire for violent arrest of teen at Juneteenth celebration; investigation underway amid community outrage
Josh Hokit says he meant that Michelle Obama "knows how to deal with adversity" and "how to work hard like a man when times get tough."
Supreme Court rulings limit religious, voting rights for minorities, with concerns over enforcement and impact
A federal judge shut down a Trump admin program intended to restrict what could be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
Prominent lawyers join appeal of teen convicted in fatal stabbing, challenging jury selection process.
1-year-old Kohen Wiley killed by police during alleged shoplifting incident, sparking outrage over police accountability.