Civil Rights & Social Justice

Discover the most up-to-date news, commentary, and archives on civil rights, human rights, and social justice issues that impact the Black community.

Race Matters

A photo from the NBA's New York Knicks holiday party sparked an outpouring of toxic commentary about interracial relationships.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

A suspected white supremacist in Michigan pleaded guilty federal hate crimes for threatening to kill people supporting Black Lives Matter.

There is a new plan to stem hate crimes' rise.

The program provides each participant with $20,000, mentorship and opportunities for collaboration. 

Dalvin Gadson claims he was racially profiled and the victim of police brutality in Colorado Springs, and he has graphic photos to prove it.

Race Matters

A white college student is under fire for a racist social media post about killing "more" Black people following the mass shooting at the University of Virginia.

Race Matters

The comedian and actor posted a video showing "racism" at Colorado a hotel.

Race Matters

L.A. City Councilman Kevin de León said he's the victim despite video evidence.

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed an executive order creating a reparations commission to explore how reparations could benefit the city's Black residents.

Opinion

Kari Lake said if she was Brittney Griner, she would have stayed locked up in Russia rather than be traded for arms dealer Victor Bout.

Race Matters

Fans of a Kansas basketball team are accused of racially heckling Black student-athletes at Topeka High School.

Race Matters

Kylah Spring said she's not surprised at all.