Civil Rights & Social Justice
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The inmate's homicide was caused by bug infestation and jail neglect, an autopsy found.
The were speeding, ran red lights and not working in an emergency capacity at the time of the fatal collision.
Autopsy findings reveal that Lashawn Thompson, whose dead body was found "infested" with insects at Fulton County Jail, was "killed" by neglect, lawyers say. The jail is notorious for its inhumane living conditions.
Of all the contributions for which Harry Belafonte will be remembered, perhaps none is more enduring than the celebrated entertainer’s lifelong support for youth activism.
It’s been over 200 days since the death of Shanquella Robinson and her mother still doesn’t have the answers she deserves.
The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals just got its first Black woman judge.
We celebrate the life and legacy of the iconic civil rights leader.
Even with video evidence of manipulative and racist behavior, “Citi Bike Karen” is still being called a victim, showing how white people like her always get the benefit of the doubt.
Online donations for Jordan Neely have lagged while those for his killer, Daniel Penny, have generated millions of dollars. This is America.
A new video has been released of the shooting death of Banko Brown, a 24-year-old San Francisco Black transgender man..
The new set of rules may make some of the most vulnerable migrants even more vulnerable to economic and political exploitation and violence.
Jordan Neely's chokehold killer is expected to be charged with manslaughter, but what about the other two other men shown on video aiding and abetting him on the subway. Who are they, and will they also be held accountable?
