Politics Oct 03 How Black leaders in New York are grappling with the bribery charges against Eric Adams Some Black leaders now fear that Adams' indictment may tarnish the broader political representation that was achieved.
Nation Sep 10 Tyreek Hill’s traffic stop revives discussion about ‘driving while Black’ Tyreek Hill's interaction with police yet again prompting a larger discussion about the realities of "driving while Black."…
Politics Aug 23 Kamala Harris’ racial and cultural background took stage throughout the Democratic convention Vice President Kamala Harris didn't explicitly mention the racial and gender firsts she would set if elected to the White House, instead she opted for direct mentions of her multiracial background and upbringing.
Nation Apr 12 Nearly 30 years after O.J. Simpson’s acquittal, his death shows America’s persistent racial divide Some people recall watching their Black co-workers and classmates erupting in jubilation at perceived retribution over institutional racism. Others remember their white counterparts shocked over what many felt was overwhelming evidence of guilt.
Politics Apr 12 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks at civil rights organization National Action Network President Joe Biden virtually addressed the Rev. Al Sharpton’s racial justice conference on Friday, telling a sympathetic crowd “we’ve kept our promises” as he ramps up efforts to energize Black voters who will be vital to his reelection bid this…
Nation Aug 28 Hundreds gather to mourn after racist attack in Jacksonville About 200 people attended a Sunday evening vigil a block from a dollar store where officials say a white, 21-year-old man who left behind white supremacist writings killed three Black people Saturday.
Nation Aug 27 Florida authorities identify victims, shooter in racist attack at Dollar General store Jacksonville's sheriff identified those shot in Saturday's attack at a Dollar General as Angela Michelle Carr, 52; store employee A.J. Laguerre, 19; and customer Gerrald Gallion, 29.
Nation Aug 26 Thousands gather on National Mall to mark 60th anniversary of the March on Washington Thousands converged Saturday on the National Mall for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington, saying a country that remains riven by racial inequality has yet to fulfill his dream.
Nation Aug 23 Civil rights leaders seek energy of original movement at March on Washington’s 60th anniversary Saturday, civil rights leaders and their allies mark 60 years since the original March on Washington, and they hope to recapture the spark that forever changed America.
Politics Jul 25 WATCH: Biden signs proclamation for monument honoring Emmett Till and mother Mamie Till-Mobley As President Joe Biden signed a proclamation on Tuesday establishing a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, it marked the fulfillment of a promise Till’s relatives made after his death 68 years ago.