President Obama Reminds America Pilgrims Were Refugees On Thanksgiving
President Barack Obama’s Thanksgiving consisted of both giving back and giving us a well-needed history lesson on the nation’s oldest holiday.
Laquan McDonald Protests Shut Down Chicago’s ‘Magnificent Mile’
“The pain that we’re feeling in neighborhoods now needs to be felt on Michigan Avenue.”
This Is Why Misty Copeland Embraces Being Labeled A Black Ballerina
“Just because I’m here doesn’t mean racism goes away in the ballet world.”
3 People Killed in Ambush at Colorado Planned Parenthood Clinic
A lone gunman reportedly killed a police officer and two civilians Friday during an hours-long standoff at the clinic in Colorado Springs.
Activist Malcolm X. London and 4 Others Arrested During Protest in Chicago
Police arrested five protesters, including London, who helped organize the march, after graphic footage was released showing a Chicago police officer fatally shooting Laquan McDonald,...
Obama Sends Thanksgiving Message About Teen Shot By Chicago Cop
The president said he was “deeply disturbed” by video of Laquan McDonald’s killing.
6 Thoughtful Gifts for Your Thanksgiving (or Any Holiday) Host
Instead of toting food or drink that might conflict with the menu, how about a gesture that your host might really appreciate or need?
Burger King Manager Believes Chicago Cops Erased Security Footage Showing Laquan McDonald Shooting
Jay Darshane, district manager for a Chicago Burger King, said that shortly after the 17-year-old was fatally shot by a Chicago police officer, four cops...
3 Arrested In Connection To Minnesota Black Lives Matters Protest Shooting
The shooting that took place as protesters gathered near a Minneapolis police precinct on Monday sent shocks throughout the nation.
Chicago police officer charged with murder in shooting of black teenager as city releases video footage
Prosecutors on Tuesday charged a police officer here with first-degree murder for fatally shooting a black teenager last year in an incident captured on a...
The Amazing Black Activists We’re Thankful For in 2015
Power to the people.
5 Shot Near Black Lives Matter Protest for Jamar Clark in Minneapolis
Police seek three white men believed to be involved in the shooting, which took place near a protest for Clark, a man fatally shot by...
Chicago Cop Who Shot Black Teen 16 Times Is Charged With Murder: Report
Police Officer Jason Van Dyke, who is white, has been charged with first-degree murder and will appear at a bond hearing Tuesday in relation to...
Dallas Mayor ‘More Fearful’ Of White Terrorists Than Syrian Refugees
He kind of has a point.
Brown University to Spend $100 Million to Address Campus Diversity and Racism
Brown’s president is calling on the campus community to comment on the proposed plan. This comes as racial tensions mount at the Ivy League school.
Trump’s Wildly Offensive And Inaccurate Tweet About Black People
It falsely claimed that 81 percent of murders involving white people were committed by black people, when only 14 percent were in 2014.
16 Injured in New Orleans Park Shooting
Police are still trying to figure out what led to a shooting Sunday at Bunny Friend Playground, where several hundred people had gathered for a...
Adults Support the Government Limiting Speech That’s Offensive to Minorities
Pew researchers found little support for that view among older generations. There’s also a racial divide on the issue.
National Day Of Black Consciousness Celebrates The Beauty Of Afro-Brazilians
With 50 percent of its population black, Brazil is finally coming to terms with race.
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