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.
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 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 short film narrated by Jay Z calls the war on drugs a failure. It's time to rethink drug policies.
A Flint, Michigan pastor interrupted Donald Trump's stump speech at her historically Black church. The candidate had agreed to focus on the water crisis and its impact, but veered instead into Hillary bashing.
HHS announces improvements to its Head Start program. The revisions are touted as the most significant in the program's five-decade history.
The five 2016 National Student Poet winners presented their work at the White House. Their readings moved First Lady Michelle Obama to tears.
Former "Black Men For Bernie" founder is campaigning for Trump. He has no concerns about Trump's flirtation with racism.
A review of police payroll records reveals that the cop who choked Eric Garner has received big raises. He's been on desk duty for two years, as a federal civil rights investigation moves forward.
Mom accused JetBlue of trying to pay her off for its mishap with her son. Her lawyers called the maneuver unethical.
A Chicago grand jury will hear evidence of a possible police cover-up in Laquan McDonald shooting. The prosecutor said she has enough evidence for indictments.