Civil Rights & Social Justice

Following a longstanding lawsuit that saw Toni Morrison's historic book 'The Bluest Eye' taken off shelves at libraries throughout the Missouri School District, a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union has now resulted in the book being returned to its rightful place. 

On Feb. 24, Breonna's mother, Tamika Palmer, wore a red and black letterman-style jacket that had Taylor’s face embroidered on the front and the phrase "Say Her Name" patched in bold letters on the back.

Research over the past several years found that Stand Your Ground laws led to an increase in firearm homicides.

Ex-Mets ace Marcus Stroman went on a recent Twitter tirade to expose his former team and make accusations that included some racist treatment from Mets fans themselves.

Daunte Wright's family, including his parents, siblings and mother of his son, had the opportunity to confront Kim Potter before the former Minnesota police officer convicted of manslaughter was sentenced for killing the 20-year-old motorist.

Critics say Missouri Senate Bill 666 (yes, really) -- dubbed the "Make Murder Legal Act" -- would shield killers from prosecution and protect the "lynching of Black men."

The U.S. Department of Justice is defending its decision to offer a plea deal to the convicted murderers of Ahmaud Arbery, but an attorney representing the deceased jogger's family is pushing back on the feds' narrative.

There’s a reason so many Black people hate America: Even when we get justice we know how quickly it can turn to justice-lite at best and injustice at worst (and as usual). Ahmaud Arbery‘s murderers were convicted and sentenced to life in state prison, and all was right with the world. But because America is […]

A Georgia judge rejected a proposed plea deal for the men who were convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery

There is a massive book ban in public libraries across the US. The conversation regarding critical race theory began in 2020, concerning what students should learn in the classroom. Now, several states are completely cutting funding for books written by authors in specific communities. Read more inside.

Black model Megan Milan was shopping at a beauty store in Los Angeles' Santee Alley called Remy's, and an Asian cashier, dubbed "Asian Karen" started rifling through her coat pockets presumably looking for stolen items, which she did not find.

Here's to the art of wordplay and celebrating the beautiful black history quotes and passages that represent the craft of colloquy. Inside are five of the most beautifully written quotes, poems, or passages from black history.