A federal court‘s groundbreaking decision has awarded Charles Murrell, an unhoused musician, millions in damages following a brutal assault by members of Patriot Front, a
What started as a joyful afternoon of playing in the snow turned into a traumatic experience when Onondaga County Sheriff’s deputies handcuffed an 11-year-old Black
As January 2024 marks a crucial period in American politics, President Joe Biden’s administration faces detailed scrutiny of its impact on Black communities. The examination
As the fight for LGBTQ+ equality continues to evolve, a new generation of activists is stepping up to address critical issues facing their communities. These
The entertainment industry has evolved beyond mere spectacle to become a powerful medium for preserving and sharing authentic Black experiences. Through carefully crafted narratives and
Attorney Ben Crump did some amazing work this year. He caught up with rolling out at his toy drive to discuss the historic settlements of
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has ignited new controversy with his latest legal maneuver, seeking to vacate his federal sentence in connection with George
How recent events are finally exposing a system that’s been unfair to black and brown communities The double standard we can’t ignore anymore Something major
In a recent incident in South Dakota, the Atlanta Black Star reported a man named Travis Duffy found himself at the center of a controversial
The promise to eliminate birthright citizenship has emerged as President-elect Donald Trump’s contentious campaign pledge, raising serious concerns about the future of American civil rights
As President Biden’s presidential term ends, the pardon requests are rolling in. The latest person making a bid for a pardon is civil rights leader,
On Dec. 4, 1969, a pivotal moment in American civil rights history unfolded. Mark Clark, the defense captain of the Peoria, Ill., branch of the
On December 8, 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor, thousands of Americans rushed to enlist in the military, driven by a sense of duty and
In a significant move that signals a broader trend among U.S. corporations, Walmart has announced a rollback of its diversity policies. This decision reflects a
Monisha Brown: I am here today with Fallon McClure from the ACLU. I want to talk to you about this phenomenal program. I thought the
A jury has found former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison guilty of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights during a botched raid that led to her
In a significant legal triumph for voting rights, the NAACP has successfully halted a contentious new rule proposed by the Georgia State Elections Board that
In a groundbreaking move, the NAACP has partnered with the prominent civil rights law firm Singleton Schreiber to hold major beauty corporations accountable for the
In a troubling revelation, a recent report has highlighted the persistent issues surrounding the New York City Police Department’s controversial stop-and-frisk policy, which disproportionately targets
In a significant political move, NAACP President Derrick Johnson called for North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson to suspend his gubernatorial campaign on Sept. 22,
