Racism
Civil Rights Strategist and Activist Wyatt Tee Lee Dies
Walker worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and led the Southern Christian Leadership Conference during the 1960s.
Senate Confirms Alex Azar as New Head of the Department of Health and Human Services
“We fear that HHS is badly off-course and doubt Mr. Azar will make the changes needed to really put patients’ interests first.”
The Undefeated, ESPN The Magazine Examine 'State of the Black Athlete'
Athletes—including Ibtihaj Muhammad and Martellus Bennett—penned essays addressing racial justice, community resilience and more.
Top Democrat Retracts $25 Billion Offer to Trump for Border Wall Funding
Facing pressure from progressive Democrats, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer rescinds offer made in return for legal protections for “Dreamers.”
Advocacy Groups Say Academy, Entertainment Industry Need to Do Better
Color of Change and The National Hispanic Media Coalition are calling for more Black and Latinx representation and recognition in the entertainment industry.
REPORT: Which U.S. Cities Are Investing in the Success of Black Men and Boys?
A new analysis from the Campaign for Black Male Achievement shows that city-level support for Black males is up across the country, but some cities still have a long way to go.
How the GOP is Using the Budget Process to Destroy Immigration as We Know It [OPINION]
Rinku Sen argues that the Congressional budget process is just a tool for the GOP to reach its ultimate goal—a radical reordering of 50 years of immigration policy that is transparent in its hostility toward immigrants of color.
#BlackPantherChallenge Raises Funds To Get Black Children Film Tickets
What started with a simple GoFundMe has led to celebrities donating so kids of color can see the Marvel movie.
REPORT: Racial Disparities Persist Despite Marijuana Legalization Measures
Despite widespread succes of state-level legalization laws, Black and Latinx people remain disproportionate victims of racial profiling and over policing.
Tai Allen Offers 'No Jewels,' But Significant Healing Power
The artist discusses his latest poetry collection and accompanying album, an exploration of his survival from sexual abuse.
ICYMI: Trump Administration Creates New Division to Protect 'Conscience Rights' of Providers
Advocates argue that the new ‘Conscience and Religious Freedom’ division of the Office of Civil Rights will allow broad discrimination against women and LGBT people.
For a Conscious Black Child of the '80s, Hugh Masekela Brought Lightness to the Heavy Anti-Apartheid Movement
Being a kid during the anti-apartheid movement meant learning, in real time, that the oppression of Black people was global. Akiba Solomon gives thanks for the joy and lightness that the father of South African jazz brought to an intense international struggle.
UPDATE: Government Shutdown Officially Ends, Fate of 'Dreamers' Remains Uncertain
Democrats reached an agreement with Republicans in exchange for a promise to take up legislation on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which shields some young immigrants from deportation.
'Baldo' Cartoonist On Why He Introduced a DACA Storyline
Hector Cantú believes it is his responsibility not to have his comic strip’s Latinx family living in a “fantasy land.”
BREAKING: After 3-Day Shutdown, Senate Votes to Reopen the Federal Government
Democrats reached an agreement with Republicans in exchange for a promise to take up legislation on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which shields some young immigrants from deportation.
WATCH: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Nas, Aloe Blacc and Dave East Rock 'I Wrote My Way Out'
The compelling clip for the “Hamilton Mixtape” track also features classic New York City street scenes and some really adorable kids.