Tag: Civil rights

The opera "Blue," currently showing at Lyric Opera, brings to light the complexities of race and policing in contemporary America. Commissioned in 2015 by...

Tanya Cabrera, a prominent figure in Chicago, has been making waves as the chairperson of the Illinois DREAM Fund (ILDF). Raised in Chicago, Cabrera...

Two police officers in Missouri have been indicted this week for allegedly pulling over women and searching their phones for nude photos. Both officers,...

A federal appeals court in New Orleans has temporarily limited the scope of a ruling that declared Louisiana's law requiring public schools to post...

Alan Mills, now 68 years old, came to Chicago to study law at Northwestern University and found himself deeply involved with the Uptown People's...

Authorities in the United States are currently investigating a series of racist text messages that have been sent to individuals across the country. These...

On the eve of Election Day in St. Louis, there is a potential issue brewing at polling sites that has nothing to do with...

The family of a man who was shot and killed by a police officer is seeking justice, claiming that he did not understand English...

A deputy district attorney in Los Angeles, Shea Sanna, has filed a complaint against his bosses for alleged retaliation that impacted his career. Sanna...

The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a decision regarding anti-camping laws in Grants Pass, Oregon. These laws allowed authorities to prevent homeless individuals from...

Good morning, readers. Today's newsletter edition is dedicated to Juneteenth. If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe to receive this newsletter directly to...

Marian Dee Elder was told she wouldn't make it through basic training, but she defied the odds and has served in three different military...

Tommie Smith, a legendary Olympic champion, was recently honored at the Musée de l’Immigration in Paris for his lifelong commitment to fighting against racism...

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a significant day in American history. It commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The...

Juneteenth Parade, Annual Celebration Set to Kick Off in Myrtle BeachMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Myrtle Beach community is gearing up for the...