Race Matters

The Supreme Court stands in Washington, U.S., February 15, 2019. Photo by REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

Supreme Court set for case on racial bias in jury selection

By Jeff Amy, Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaks to the media on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Photo by Joshua Roberts/Reuters

WATCH: Pelosi says House to condemn ‘forms of hatred’ after Omar words

Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday the House will vote on a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, white supremacy and other forms of hate after freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar's comments about Israel sparked turmoil among Democrats.

By Lisa Mascaro, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Actor Jussie Smollett poses on the red carpet before the 47th Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony in New York. Photo by Eduardo Munoz/Reuters

WATCH: Police say Smollett ‘took advantage’ of anger over racism to promote career

Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said at a news conference Thursday that Smollett sent a racist and homophobic threatening letter to himself at the Fox studio lot before the attack. He says Smollett was dissatisfied with his salary.

By Associated Press

Police official: Actor Jussie Smollett suspected of lying about attack

Chicago detectives suspect that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett filed a false police report when he said he was the victim of a racist, homophobic attack in downtown Chicago late last month, a police official said Wednesday.

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Chicago prosecutor recuses herself from Jussie Smollett case

Chicago's top prosecutor recused herself from the investigation into the attack reported by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett shortly after police requested another interview with the actor.

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Chicago police seek follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett

By Sara Burnett, Greg McCune, Associated Press

Chicago police said Sunday they're still seeking a follow-up interview with Jussie Smollett after receiving new information that "shifted" their investigation of a reported attack on the "Empire" actor.

Gov. Northam’s ‘indentured servant’ remark challenged

By Associated Press

Historians say Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wrongly used the term "indentured servants" when referring to the first Africans to arrive in what is now Virginia. Scholars say they were enslaved.

Virginia Gov. Northam survives scandal by staying out of sight

By Alan Suderman, Associated Press

He promised to start an honest conversation about race and how to heal the lingering wounds of Virginia's painful past. Then he disappeared.

Blackface photo spotlights deeply embedded racism in U.S.

By Errin Haines Whack, Associated Press

Blackface incidents are not only hurtful; they can be harmful when they happen at institutions of higher learning and are perpetrated by people who go on to impact the lives of people of color as decision-makers — from politicians to…

Florida secretary of state resigns after photos of him in blackface emerge

By Associated Press

Florida's top elections official abruptly resigned Thursday after a newspaper obtained pictures of him in blackface dressed as a Hurricane Katrina victim at a 2005 party.