Feb 10 Sharpton, Sanders dine at Harlem restaurant By Associated Press The Rev. Al Sharpton says he met one-on-one with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders Wednesday at a Harlem landmark, where they discussed issues that affect the African-American community around the country. Continue reading
Jul 17 Eric Garner's family urges federal charges one year after his death By Corinne Segal One year after Staten Island man Eric Garner died in a chokehold by New York Police Department Officer Daniel Pantaleo, his family is calling for federal charges. Continue reading
Apr 18 S.C. activists demand DOJ probe local police killings since 1994 By Daniel Costa-Roberts Civil rights groups in North Charleston, South Carolina have called on the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an investigation into all the fatal officer-involved shootings in Charleston County since 1994. Continue reading
Oct 21 Democrats are in a box when it comes to President Obama By Domenico Montanaro, Rachel Wellford, Simone Pathe Today in the Morning Line: Obama calls red-state Democrats "strong allies and supporters" But will Republicans using his lines against him in blue states work? The political communication world is flat Obama hands GOP another line: President Obama's had… Continue reading
Aug 25 Watch After funeral, how does Ferguson begin repair? By PBS News Hour While mourners lay Michael Brown to rest, the meaning and impact of the death of the unarmed African-American teenager continues to provoke discourse around the nation. For insight on the debate over criminal justice and race, Gwen Ifill talks to… Continue watching
Mar 15 Sharpton Endorses Kerry But Stays in Race Minister and civil rights activist Al Sharpton withdrew from campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination Monday, though he pledged to remain on ballots and to continue to collect delegates. Continue reading