Police Threaten To Blow A Black Teen's Head Off After Wrongfully Apprehending Him
Jaylan Butler was on a swim team trip when officers detained and threatened him, according to a new ACLU lawsuit.
Bernie Sanders Disavows ‘Bernie Bro’ Behavior At CNN Town Hall
Presidential frontrunner Bernie Sanders has called on his supporters to stop the "vicious attacks" against those who do not support his run.
Georgia College Student Found Dead After Going Missing On Valentine’s Day
Authorities are still seeking answers in the death of Anitra Gunn whose body was found days after going missing.
Alabama Lawmaker Claps Back At Abortion Ban With Mandatory Vasectomy Bill
Alabama Rep. Rolanda Hollis introduced a mandatory vasectomy bill to give male legislators a taste of what women have been feeling for years.
Michelle Obama Posts ’80s Prom Photo To Promote Voting Among High School Seniors
The Former First Lady's When We All Vote organization has teamed up with MTV to give high schools a chance to win money for their prom.
Los Angeles County Clears 66,000 Old Marijuana Convictions
District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced this week that her office would be clearing tens of thousands of old cannabis convictions.
Black Man Arrested On Job After Complaining Of Racial Discrimination At Work
Michael Fesser was awarded $600,000 from the West Linn Police Department after they unlawfully surveilled him in retaliation for a workplace complaint.
Former PNC Employee Awarded $2.4 Million Settlement After Bank Failed To Protect Her From White Male Customer
Damara Scott says that PNC Bank failed to protect her from a white male customer who had a history of harassing Black women employees.
Kamala Harris Has Questions For William Barr About His Interference In Roger Stone's Sentencing
Sen. Kamala Harris may have William Barr stuttering once again. She's asking that the Attorney General testify before Congress about his intervention in Roger Stone's sentencing.
Sunny Hostin Takes Amy Klobuchar To Task On Prosecutorial Record
On Tuesday "The View" cohost Sunny Hostin made it abundantly clear why she finds the prosecutorial record of Amy Klobuchar problematic.
University of Oklahoma Professor Uses N-Word, Says 'OK Boomer' Is Equally Offensive
OU communications professor Peter Gade is apologizing after using the N-word during a discussion on technological advances in the field of journalism.
Legal Ruling May Force Georgia Gov. To Reveal How He 'Stole' Election From Stacey Abrams
A judge could demand that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp reveal his methodology for purging 700,000 names from state rolls between 2016 and 2018.
Texas Officer Receives Manslaughter Charge After Killing Unarmed Black Motorist
Texas police officer Carmen DeCruz was arrested on Monday after being charged with manslaughter in the death of 28-year-old Michael Dean.
Daisy Bates's Fight For School Desegregation
Daisy Bates was an author, activist, and champion for school integration. May her indelible impact on America's school system be forever remembered.
Manhattan DA Reexamining The Assassination Of Malcolm X
The office of Cyrus R. Vance, Jr. says that they are once again looking into the assassination of Malcolm X in light of a new Netflix docuseries.
Growing Up With Bob
News & Politics Editor Tanya A. Christian reminisces on her lifelong affection for the reggae rockstar from Jamaica.
California Governor Posthumously Pardons Civil Rights Icon Bayard Rustin
On Tuesday California Gov. Gavin Newsom used his executive power to remove a 67-year-old criminal conviction from the record of Bayard Rustin.
The House That Cidra Sebastien Helped Build
For nearly 20 years, Cidra M. Sebastien dedicated her life to a Harlem-based organization focused on social justice and revolutionary change. As she embarks on a new chapter, she reflects on her impact-driven journey.
Barbie Locks Down Title Of Most Diverse Doll Line With New Melanin-Rich Offerings
Toy company Mattel is extending its Barbie brand to include doll offerings with more shades, disabilities, and, of course, style.