Civil Rights & Social Justice

Two Black men were pepper-sprayed by police and falsely accused of fighting. The police chief blamed it on "too many minorities" coming into town.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, minister, civil rights leader, and two-time presidential candidate, profoundly shaped America’s dialogue on race, poverty, and equality.

At the First Church in Seattle on Sept. 5-6, faith leaders and scholars united to confront white Christian nationalism, urging a renewed commitment to justice, compassion, and collective struggle.

Sonya Messing was a mother and a loving person who has left behind a hole in the hearts of family, friends, and the people in her community.

For Damon Landor and many other incarcerated individuals who practice minority religions, the outcome could determine whether justice is just in name or inclusive of reparations.

This year’s Juneteenth celebrations take place against the backdrop of a federal government covered in fascism and hostile toward these core tenets of a free society. 

Adriana’s family confirmed doctors delivered the baby via emergency c-section on Friday, June 13, just two days before Adriana’s 31st birthday.

This year’s Juneteenth is more than a celebration—it’s a call to come together in joy, unity, and purposeful action like never before.

Republicans think it’s a beautiful idea to invest in the wealthy and cut $880 billion from Medicaid and $330 billion from SNAP.

So, what do we do? We organize.  We show up at ICE protests so the system doesn’t get to isolate people in silence. 

In my book “Postconflict Utopias: Everyday Survival in Chocó, Colombia,” I write about how Black women’s organizations care for their territories and communities.

America has made significant progress since the era of segregation, but the Trump administration may be putting that progress at risk.