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A new study shows that Blacks are more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than Whites in states where recreational marijuana has been legalized.

Akilah Johnson is the first African-American artist to win the national competition, proving that Black art also matters.

With Easter just days away, it looks as though someone has upset the holiday's favorite bunny.

The incident occurred at Trump's rally on Saturday (March 19) in Tucson. As protester Bryan Sanders was escorted out of the venue, he was struck by Tony Pettway a reported five times before officers restrained him.

Activists in Austin, Texas have accused an officer of using excessive force after he pepper-sprayed a handcuffed man inside a police wagon in a parking lot at the SXSW festival last week, according to the Huffington Post.

Actress Meagan Good is clearing up concerns in the Christian community about her appearance and wardrobe choices on the red carpet.

A University of Kansas professor who used the N-word in class said an investigation cleared her to return to work. Her students filed a complaint that triggered the four-month probe.

First Lady Michelle Obama promotes #LetGirlsLearn at SXSW. Here are five things to know about what the initiative is doing.

An assistant football coach from the Frisco, Texas school district has been accused of racially profiling Black and Hispanic players, even reportedly telling Black students he would hang them from a tree by their toes for misbehaving. As detailed by The Dallas Morning News, the incidents occurred as far back as April 2015 between Frisco Centennial assistant football […]

The Chicago police officer who fatally shot a 19-year-old man and his neighbor in December reportedly keeps offering shifting details about what led him to fire his service weapon, raising doubts about the need for lethal force.

A movement looking to shake up the political atmosphere is gearing up for one of the largest protests ever on Capitol Hill.

A Black teenager from Oklahoma decided to defend herself - violently - after she was called a racial slur by a White teen.