I'm a Black librarian. We're being threatened
For Black librarians like me, libraries also symbolize the literacy that was denied.
'Hidden message' in Jason Aldean's 'Small Town' video sparks furor
The country-music star's recently released track is continuing to generate controversy on social media.
'Jeopardy!' contestant's reaction to opponent's incorrect answer goes viral
While the contestant's incorrect response sparked debate, his opponent's reaction drew much amusement.
4 Young Black Men Exonerated in 1949 Rape Case That Led to 2 Being Killed
"We followed the evidence to see where it led us, and it led us to this moment," said a local state attorney who moved to have them exonerated.
Texas Bookstore Owner Shares Letter Received From Anti-Mask Customer
The letter referred to "a new form of 'separate but equal,' a new form of segregation, a new version of 'Jim Crow.'"
California Residents Blame Bid to Rename Jim Crow Road on 'Cancel Culture'
There is some doubt about the claim that a Native Hawaiian who came to the region was really called Jim Crow.
Black People Are Far More Powerful Than Critical Race Theory Preaches
My rejection of critical race theory stems not only from a wish to see no one—including white people—dehumanized but also as an affirmation of the enduring power, beauty, and triumph of black American life.
Half House Truth: The Privileged Fact Check Against Tim Scott
News outlets like the Washington Post frequently lecture Americans about white privilege, systemic racism and other social ills.
MLK's Niece Says Not Requiring Voter ID Tries to Erase Black Identities
"When you say to me as an African American, 'You do not need an ID. Your identity does not matter... that's called identity fraud, identity theft," King said.
Boycott Campaigns Can Be Successful—Here Are Some Examples
In the past, business tycoons, authority figures and governments have been brought to their knees by activists using this powerful protest strategy.
Georgia Lieut. Gov. Criticizes Own Party's Election Reform Push
Geoff Duncan, a Republican, said members of his party need to say Trump lost "fair and square" if they want to discuss election reforms.
Graham Says Georgia Ban on Handing Voters Water Doesn't Make Sense
The Republican senator largely defended the election legislation in Georgia, warning instead about Democrats' efforts to pass HR 1.
Park Cannon to Return to Georgia State Capitol Following Arrest
"She'll be doing the job that she was elected to do for her district and the people of Georgia," the state representative's attorney said.
Stacey Abrams Denounces GOP's 'Coordinated Attack' on Voter Rights
The voting rights activist expressed concern at moves made in Georgia, Arizona and New Hampshire that would restrict voting.
It's the 122-year Anniversary of the Wilmington Insurrection of 1898
November 10 marks the anniversary of a somewhat unknown yet indescribably ugly moment of racist violence in our country's history.
Rep. Clyburn: 'Nobody Is Going to Defund Police,' Must 'Deconstruct' System
The congressman said that protesters should aim to "deconstruct" the U.S. policing system that targets young black people, not to simply "defund the police."
Ilhan Omar: George Floyd Protests Are What Happens 'When People Are Tired'
Omar said that nationwide reforms are needed in the wake of George Floyd's police-involved death.
Students disciplined after putting racist signs over water fountains
Numerous people shared the image of the two fountains on social media and called for the school to investigate.
Mark Levin: Democrats Should Pay Slavery Reparations
Fox News host Mark Levin said Senator Kamala Harris and the rest of the Democratic Party should pay African-Americans back for slavery reparations.
County Commissioner Takes Oath on 'Jim Crow' Book
A Minnesota county's first-ever African-American commissioner was sworn in using a copy of "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness."
Confederate Statue of KKK Leader Was Only Just Removed
Two Confederate monuments, one of which celebrated a rebel general and possibly the Ku Klux Klan's first grand wizard, were removed Wednesday night in Tennessee.
Trump Ruined a Museum Opening for Civil Rights Leaders
And what the president can nevertheless learn from the museum.
Mississippi State Flag Appeal Filed to Supreme Court
Mississippi sends the message that black Americans need to "toughen up" or "move out of the state," if they are offended by the Confederate flag, according to a legal brief filed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday.
Trump Coalition Threatens a Return to Jim Crow Era
'American carnage' is the president's promise to communities of color, via an assault on voting rights, immigration raids, visa restrictions and more.
How the 'Green Book' Saved Black Lives on the Road
A guidebook from the Jim Crow era often meant the difference between a hot meal and a vicious beating.
Danny Glover: Nissan Workers in the South Need a Union
Nissan workers demanding a union have faced harassment and intimidation.
Lock Up Hillary! Lock Up Bush! What's the Difference?
The frenzied bloodlust in the cry "Lock her up!" conjures up the specter of a lynching.
Minor Crimes Should Not Lead to a Life Sentence
A new report urges an end to discriminating against petty criminals who have served their time.