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.

Police Brutality

Dalvin Gadson filed a federal lawsuit against three members of the Colorado Springs Police Department involved in a violent stop.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

AG Merrick Garland announced that the department was realigning its stance to ensure that prosecutors are “treating like cases alike.”  

Shakur is resting in the care of his family and will continue his medical treatment.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Mayor Michelle Wu plans to approve a task force.

Video footage shows a Winston-Salem State University student being arrested in class after a white professor called cops because the student wouldn't say sorry.

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.