Civil Rights & Social Justice
Black parents will never have the pleasure of parenting only for our children’s joy and progress. We must also parent for their survival
Nolan Wells' tragic death joins a long list of Black youth whose untimely demises have raised urgent questions about justice.
African American children face significantly higher drowning risks, a troubling disparity rooted in complex historical factors.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a viral photo of a lone Black woman surrounded by members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front, while riding on a Metro train in Washington, D.C., captures the full regressive and divisive scope of America's current zeitgeist.
Why is it so hard for society to believe that Black women can simply love each other? Not romantically. Not sexually. Just deeply.
LL COOL J's 'Rock The Blessings' celebration in NYC was held at Greater Allen AME Cathedral, honoring the Juneteenth holiday.
A Mississippi police officer has shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Kartier Wiley during an alleged shoplifting incident.
The shooting took place inside a condo building in Canoga Park, where LAPD officers reportedly responded to a 911 call about a woman screaming and shouting.
Swimwear brand Cupshe is facing backlash after an employee's alleged email banning Black models from a campaign went viral.
The family of trailblazing 'Star Trek' star Nichelle Nichols was awarded $13 million by a jury in New Mexico court.
Black midwives are taking legal action to expand access to quality care. Read more about how these midwives are suing Southern states.
The viral video, which the victim's family says was crucial in holding Hyder accountable, shows the officer repeatedly punching Cherrie Moore during an arrest.