Civil Rights & Social Justice
Black America faces worsening economic and political prospects, but supporting Black businesses can build community wealth.
Sybil Wilkes covers federal investigations, a civil rights tribute, and more impactful stories shaping our world.
Durham has closed Oakwood Park after everyone living in the park’s encampment accepted temporary housing and support services, according to city officials. The city says outreach teams worked with 18 people staying at the park, connecting them with interim housing, transportation and case managers who will help them move toward permanent housing. Officials say everyone accepted the offer and left the park voluntarily. With the encampment now cleared, Oakwood Park closed on Monday so crews can assess the property, clean up the area and […]
Sybil Wilkes' daily roundup covers rising tensions, voting rights, food safety, and honoring civil rights legend Rachel Robinson.
A mother fights for justice, the Justice Department faces scrutiny, and a baseball star aims to inspire Black youth.
Discover how Frederick Douglass’ “power concedes nothing” call still drives America’s fight for true freedom and equality today.
The shooting in a Florida Walmart parking lot illustrates how the right to bear arms truly doesn’t apply to Black people.
From Reconstruction to affirmative action, gains for Black Americans have a history of triggering efforts to repeal them.
Before Kohen Wiley was shot, his mother lifted him up so police officers could see there was a child in the car.
Vellesiya Wiley, Kohen Kartier Wiley's mother, has released a video explaining of her side of what happened at the Senatobia, Mississippi Walmart.
Former Nets player Derrick Coleman will still be inducted into the Mobile Sports Hall of Fame despite not attending the ceremony.
Ben Crump traveled to Shelby, NC, and announced to a packed crowd at City Of God Family Worship Center that he and his legal team will represent Cherrie Moore.