Nation Jun 18 The story of Bayard Rustin, openly gay leader in the civil rights movement By John Yang, Harry Zahn
Nation Jun 04 Watch 2:49 How Lorraine Hansberry inspired countless Black and LGBTQ+ writers This Pride Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we look at the story of Lorraine Hansberry, the playwright and civil rights activist who gave new voice to countless marginalized artists who were women, Black and queer. By Ali Rogin, Winston Wilde, Andrew Corkery
Arts Apr 25 Harry Belafonte, civil rights and entertainment giant, dies at 96 Harry Belafonte has died at age 96. He was a dedicated activist and award-winning actor and singer. He sold millions of records and starred on stage and screen before becoming a relentless supporter of civil rights and other causes.
Nation Feb 22 Malcolm X’s family announces lawsuit against CIA, FBI, NYPD for wrongful death Ilyasah Shabazz, the co-administrator of her father’s estate, says that the agencies “conspired with each other and with other individuals and acted, and failed to act, in such a way as to bring about the wrongful death of Malcolm X.”… By Associated Press
Nation Jul 31 Watch 7:37 The double life of civil rights photographer Ernest Withers Photographer Ernest Withers captured some of the most iconic images of the civil rights era. But Withers was also an FBI informant, funneling information to the bureau about the civil rights movement and its leaders. Journalist Wesley Lowery joins Geoff… By Geoff Bennett, Harry Zahn, Juliet Fuisz
Aug 05 WATCH: Biden and Harris meet Asian American civil rights leaders amid hate crime spike By Associated Press President Joe Biden pledged to continue working Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander civil rights leaders as he opened a White House meeting with them on Thursday. Continue reading
May 31 Hundreds gather at historic Tulsa church’s prayer wall By Peter Smith, Associated Press Hundreds gathered Monday for an interfaith service dedicating a prayer wall outside historic Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church in Tulsa's Greenwood neighborhood on the centennial of the first day of one of the deadliest racist massacres in the nation. Continue reading
Feb 03 Activists worry about broader law enforcement after Capitol riot By Noreen Nasir and Eric Tucker, Associated Press Civil rights groups and communities of color are watching warily for any moves to expand law enforcement power. Continue reading
Aug 04 Census will end data collection for 2020 count a month early By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The decision comes as legislation that would have extended the national head count’s deadlines stalls in the U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Jul 22 Mississippi civil rights figure Charles Evers dies By Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press Charles Evers, the older brother of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers and a longtime figure in Mississippi politics, has died in Mississippi. Continue reading