civil rights

Lawmakers Fight to Save DOJ Office That Eases Racial Tensions

Trump administration rollbacks targeting civil rights programs and public safety grants, House Democrats are demanding the Justice Department stop any attempt to dismantle the Community

What have we become?

The author reflects on personal struggles and societal challenges, particularly those caused by a lack of compassion and leadership. They recount their own sacrifices in

Roberta Flack’s legacy—find your own ‘green piano’ and put that beautiful music into the world

Roberta Flack, an influential artist and activist, used her music to address civil rights, war, and LGBTQ rights. Her legacy includes pioneering the 'Quiet Storm'

Civil rights groups sue Trump administration over anti-equity executive orders

LDF and Lambda Legal filed a lawsuit challenging three executive orders from President Trump, claiming they threaten civil rights and vital services for marginalized communities,

Black Press, NAACP, lawmakers warned America — now Trump’s Project 2025 agenda is reality

Despite denials, Trump's policies reflect the far-right Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 agenda, pushing harsh immigration, civil rights rollbacks, and anti-diversity measures, impacting vulnerable communities.

Two choices—path forward for America is reflection on our diverging futures

The choice before us is clear: we can either follow the path of division or stand for a future of justice, equality, and fairness for

Rollbacks, rallies, and resilience—Black America’s battle for equity in 2024

In 2024, Black Americans faced political and legal challenges, including the return of Trump to power, rollbacks of civil rights policies, and notable legal victories

15 Democrats join Republicans in backing bill critics call a ‘dictator’s dream’

The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties Act, passed with 15 Democratic votes, grants the Treasury Secretary power to label nonprofits as terrorist-supporting without due process,

Kamala Harris Draws Historic More than 75,000 at D.C. Rally, Pledges’ We Won’t Go Back’

Kamala Harris energized a crowd of 75,000 at a rally, emphasizing unity, civil rights, and the importance of the upcoming election while pledging to fight

Federal review of Tulsa Race Massacre ‘will prevent victims and the tragic ordeals they endured from being lost to history’

The U.S. Justice Department's investigation into the Tulsa Race Massacre aims to confront racial terrorism and honor victims' legacies, acknowledging historical injustices and economic scars

Project 2025: Jim Crow 2.0

Trump’s Project 2025 proposes policies that mirror past injustices, aiming to undermine civil rights and DEI efforts, and reduce support for public servants and low-income