D'Vontaye Mitchell update: Everything we know as murder charges referred
Police referred felony charges against four individuals after Mitchell died after being pinned down outside a Milwaukee hotel.
I'm a proud Black man—my contract was terminated because of my hair
I got my dreadlocks when my father died several years ago and have not cut them since.
Reproductive Justice Is a Civil Rights Issue That Goes Beyond Abortion
Politicians have historically leaned on Black voters to push candidates most closely aligned with our interests across the finish line. Time and time again, we've shown up to the polls despite federal and statewide voter suppression efforts. Now, we need those politicians to show up for us.
My teenage son was murdered—I found solace in an unexpected place
My journey has been immensely challenging and agonizing, and I am still working through it.
Kyle Rittenhouse's family raise thousands in bid to avoid eviction
A fundraiser created by Kyle Rittenhouse's sister has seen donations surge after being widely reported in the media.
GOP candidate tells Black Americans to leave US in Juneteenth Message
Valentina Gomez, running in Missouri, previously urged voters not to be "weak and gay" and now says "If you don't like America, gtfo [get the f*** out]."
Acknowledging Juneteenth Isn't Enough
Not only do our military uniforms not shield us from harm—but in some cases, the military actually forces us into higher-risk situations.
Are the Police a Force for Good?
Staying rational is essential. While the stakes are high, emotions shouldn't distort the picture.
Greg Abbott gets scathing rebuke from Texas newspaper
Several local Texans criticized the governor's decision to pardon U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry in letters published by the Austin American-Statesman.
A white woman threatened to call the cops on me
We both knew if the police came, whose side they would take.
Gun violence faced by a "striking" 60% of Black Americans
"Black Americans experience a disproportionate burden of violent injury and exposure to firearm violence in the U.S.," the study said.
Greg Abbott blasted for new pardon: "Worse than Rittenhouse"
The Texas governor granted a full pardon to Daniel Perry, a U.S. Army sergeant who was found guilty of killing a Black Lives Matter protester.
Confederate general's descendant rebukes decision to honor his ancestor
The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia restored the Confederate general names of two schools on Friday.
Ben Crump hired by family of US Airman killed by Florida sheriff deputy
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump has been retained by the family to "demand justice for Roger Fortson."
Florida Republican's Biden criticism has a glaring problem
On Thursday, AG Moody took a jab at Biden's lack of action toward the pro-Palestinian protests that have erupted in recent weeks.
Carlotta Walls LaNier babysat my mom—Brown v. Board was watered down
Black students continue standing on the front lines of protests against police brutality and racism.
I moved to a white, affluent U.S city. Then the hate crime happened
My mother's response was unexpected. "You heard the bombs?" she asked.
Bill Barr remarks about Donald Trump floating executions sparks alarm
"I think people sometimes took him too literally," the former U.S. attorney general said about Trump.
Kyle Rittenhouse's war with campus activists
Students have protested Rittenhouse's talks at college campuses across the country.
Woman who sued Black Lives Matter leader is Cornel West's vice president
Melina Abdullah was named as West's running mate on Wednesday.
I'm a Black man. I'm not offended by racial jokes
I think a joke is just that—a joke—not racism from friends.
Whose Job Is It To Protect Black People From AI?
It should be unlawful to sell algorithms that ignore, demean, and/or endanger people based on the color of their skin.
Donald Trump threatened with new legal headache
The new amended complaint stems from the incident in which protestors in 2020 were forcibly cleared from Lafayette Square.
A white woman told me I was under-experienced. It was an awakening
It hit me like a cold, blunt slap in the face.
Donald Trump Jr. slams Republican Senate candidate as "pro-BLM liberal"
Trump Jr. suggested that mentioning "racism as a public health crisis" makes Republicans "liberal" Black Lives Matter supporters.
Kyle Rittenhouse slammed over gun message
"We cannot let our Second Amendment rights be eroded any further," he posted online, encouraging people in Texas to vote for pro-gun Republican Andy Hopper.
Black Queer Studies Left Out Again
The College Board and institutions of higher learning in general should not buckle to political pressure to erase what Black people have fought so hard for—a say in how our own history is taught.
Trump 2.0 Is Exactly What Conservatives Should Want
If Trump gets back into the White House, he will provide the only and perhaps last chance for conservatives to roll back the woke tide.
Wall Street Should Follow White House Example Pausing LNG Export Projects
Gulf Coast leaders demand just as much action from Wall Street as the White House.
Matt Gaetz refuses to watch Super Bowl because of Black National Anthem
The Kansas City Chiefs will face the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to crown the 2023 season's champion.