Jul 08 Facebook civil rights audit finds 'serious setbacks' marred progress By Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press The audit recommends that Facebook build a “civil rights infrastructure” into every aspect of the company, as well as a “stronger interpretation” of existing voter suppression policies and more concrete action on algorithmic bias. Continue reading
May 17 Law enforcement ties, long delay complicate Arbery case By Kate Brumback, Colleen Long, Associated Press A newly appointed investigative agency and prosecutor have to untangle the criminal investigation, build a case and make up for lost time and missed opportunities. Continue reading
Feb 05 California governor pardons gay civil rights leader in new initiative By Don Thompson, Associated Press Rustin was a confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a key organizer of the March on Washington in 1963. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 3:23 Artist Delano Dunn on exploring racial identity through his work African American artist Delano Dunn examines questions of racial identity in his work, which was heavily influenced by his upbringing in South Central Los Angeles. Dunn offers his Brief But Spectacular take on exploring the world through his art. Continue watching
Nov 06 Watch 7:30 Attorney Ben Crump on Trayvon Martin, racial hypocrisy and signs of progress Since 2012, the families of several unarmed young American black men shot to death by police in high-profile incidents have turned to civil rights attorney Ben Crump in pursuit of justice. Crump has now written a book arguing these killings… Continue watching
Sep 09 Watch 5:16 How Marca Bristo took down barriers for Americans with disabilities Marca Bristo may not have been a household name, but her influence permeated American society. At age 23, Bristo was paralyzed from the waist down in a diving accident. She became a disability rights activist, working to improve access, fight… Continue watching
Sep 05 Groups sue Trump administration over immigrant medical care By Associated Press The Trump administration has ended a program that allows foreign nationals to work legally and receive health benefits for up to two years while they or their family members receive medical treatment. Continue reading
Jun 28 WATCH: Biden defends his civil rights record after 2020 Democratic debate criticism By Sara Burnett, Will Weissert, Associated Press The former vice president and Democratic White House hopeful made the remarks a day after his 2020 rival California Sen. Kamala Harris delivered a blistering attack at their first presidential debate in Miami. She blasted him for recently highlighting his… Continue reading
Apr 28 Judge and civil rights icon Damon J. Keith dies at age 96 By Jeff Karoub, Associated Press Judge Damon J. Keith, a grandson of slaves and figure in the civil rights movement who as a federal judge was sued by President Richard Nixon over a ruling against warrantless wiretaps, died Sunday. He was 96. Continue reading
Feb 08 Opinion: Why I am celebrating 'Black Lives Matter at School' By Jesse Hagopian We worried that when the day actually came, few might be bold enough to publicly proclaim their belief in the value of black lives. Then the t-shirt orders started coming in. Continue reading