Civil Rights & Social Justice

Politics and sports have always danced around each other, even when folks swear they shouldn’t be in the same room. The truth is that whenever athletes step on a court, field, or track, they carry their identities, their communities, and the world’s tensions right along with them. For many fans, sports serve as an escape, […]

The federal government could take 37% of the interest on the settlement fund due to the trust classification. 

Rev. Jesse Jackson, minister, civil rights leader, and two-time presidential candidate, profoundly shaped America’s dialogue on race, poverty, and equality.

Growing tired of police brutality and other injustices against Black people, Huey Newton and Bobby Seale formed the Black Panther Party on Oct. 15, 1966.

Today marks what would have been George Floyds 52nd birthday. Read more about his legacy and how his life sparked a global movement.

As AI technology grows exponentially and data centers continue to be built, an AI Community Bill of Rights is not only warranted, but necessary.

The Supreme Court will give voting rights opponents a second chance to undermine Black political power in 'Louisiana v. Callais.' 

Faith in the Time of Monsters showed that when art, activism, and faith come together, people are inspired and given the courage to push back against fear.

Dr. Cornel West sat down with iONE Digital VP of Content Kirsten West Savali for a one-on-one conversation about the urgency of fighting back against fascism.

“We need spokespersons and leaders who are nothing but extensions of ordinary people who have decided to pay a heavy cost," West said.

Dorian Johnson is the seventh man dead connected to fighting for justice for Mike Brown Jr., who was assassinated in 2014.

The March on Washington turns 62 this week—but the same battles are still being fought. Here's what hasn't changed.