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Family of Memphis man who died after traffic stop ask police to release video
The family of Tyre Nichols is demanding to see police footage of the traffic stop that led to the young man’s death.
Read More‘I Have a Dream’ is MLK’s most radical speech — not because of what he said then, but because of how America has changed since
Dr. King spoke passionately about integration, a radical idea that has yet to be fully achieved and still disturbs some people.
Read MoreOn King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
Rev. Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., spoke to a crowd about the lack of progress made by the civil rights movement.
Read MoreBlack rappers call out double standard of using hip-hop lyrics as evidence in rapper Young Thug’s criminal trial
Young Thug’s lyrics are used in a trial that alleges YSL members such as the rapper are affiliated with a gang involved with human trafficking.
Read MoreBoston unveils new sculpture honoring Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King
The city of Boston has recently revealed a new statue depicting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta Scott King.
Read MoreBank to pay $31M redlining settlement, DOJ’s largest ever
In a historic ruling, City National Bank owes $31 million to people of color who were unfairly denied mortgages.
Read MoreHBCUs are getting creative to meet growing student housing demand
HBCUs have to find creative ways to house students after an increase in enrollment over the last few years.
Read MoreOne civil rights icon has been overlooked in history books. His family is trying to change that.
Rev. Frederick Douglas Reese was a significant player in Selma during the Civil Rights Movement, and his grandsons are ensuring people know.
Read MoreOutrage mounts in D.C. after man fatally shoots boy, 13, he suspected was breaking into cars
A man who fatally shot a young Black boy in Washington, D.C., might face charges for the boy’s death during an “interaction.”
Read MoreWhy the Bruce’s Beach $20 million sale isn’t a model for reparations
Andrew W. Kahrl recognizes the significance of Bruce Beach changing hands, yet he also realizes it isn’t the path forward for reparations.
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