Cops Knock Man From Wheelchair During Protest
Joshua Wilson was knocked from his wheelchair by LAPD officers during a Los Angeles protest. Video shows officers using batons while Wilson says 'they are...
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CBS and NAACP Form Content Development Team
CBS Television Studios partners with NAACP in multi-year deal to develop scripted, unscripted and documentary content featuring Black voices and stories for TV networks and...
Robert Johnson: America Needs Reparations, Not Symbols
BET founder Robert Johnson calls for $14 trillion in reparations over 30 years, rejecting symbolic gestures in favor of direct financial compensation....
California Lawmakers Introduce CAREN Act Against Racist 911 Calls
California lawmakers introduce the CAREN Act to combat racist 911 calls with fines up to $10,000. The legislation targets discriminatory non-emergency calls....
Video of Cornelius Fredericks will be Released
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger announces release of video footage showing the killing of Cornelius Fredericks at Lakeside For Children facility in Kalamazoo....
Huston-Tillotson University Launches NAACP Chapter
Huston-Tillotson University launches new NAACP chapter led by junior Derrick Lewis. The HBCU seeks members for national recognition with local chapter support....
After the March … What Then?
A panel discussion featuring district attorneys, judges, and law enforcement officials addressing community activism and justice issues in April 2017....
Countering Hate: Community Conversation Guide
Community event in Austin focuses on countering hate through education and action. Features workshops on managing crisis responses and knowing legal rights for demonstrations....
Obama, Former Presidents Launch Negro League Campaign
Four former US Presidents join forces with civil rights leaders to launch the Tip Your Cap campaign honoring the 100th anniversary of Negro League baseball....
Suffocation death of Cornelius Fredericks ruled a homicide
Kalamazoo County Medical Examiner rules Cornelius Fredericks' death a homicide by restraint asphyxia. Attorney Geoffrey Fieger calls for murder charges....
Powerful Message: A Movement Without Action (video)
Former boss delivers powerful message about sustained activism: 'A Movement Without Action is a Movement Standing Still' - emphasizing that the fight for civil rights...
Want to See What Voter Suppression Looks Like?
Kentucky primary voters faced suppression when polls closed on waiting lines at Jefferson County's single voting location. Rep. Charles Booker's injunction extended voting hours....
Blacks Asked to Leave Wild Wing Cafe
25 Black customers were asked to leave Wild Wing Cafe in North Charleston after waiting 2 hours because a white customer felt threatened by their...
Pharrell on Making Juneteenth a Virginia Holiday
Pharrell Williams played a key role in making Juneteenth an official holiday in Virginia and wants other states to follow suit, as he explained on...
Aunt Jemima: 1941 Racist Cartoon
The 1941 cartoon 'Scrub Me Mama with a Boogie Beat' featured extreme racist stereotypes of Black Americans that were so offensive it was eventually banned....
Bob Johnson Proposes Independent Black Political Party
BET founder Bob Johnson proposes Black Lives Matter establish an independent political party to address Black issues and advance interests of 40 million Black Americans....
You Need this iPhone Shortcut on Your Phone
Learn about the iPhone shortcut that automatically records traffic stops and sends footage to contacts when you say 'Siri I'm Being Pulled Over.'...
Radio Facts Runs Old Story about Black Buffalo Cop who was
Former Buffalo Police Officer Cariol Horne was fired after 19 years for stopping a white officer from choking a black suspect. Her story went viral...
Mary Pat Hector on the �Say Her Name Rally�
Civil rights activist Mary Pat Hector discusses the Say Her Name Rally, focusing on justice for Black women victims of violence and police brutality....
Atlanta or Los Angeles: Which One Wins?
Commentary on Candace Owens' controversial statements regarding George Floyd and free speech rights, exploring perspectives on media, protest, and social justice....
Delaware State University: 1962 Sit-In
Delaware State University students staged a historic sit-in at Hollywood Diner in 1962 as part of the civil rights movement. This pivotal protest challenged segregation...
White Landlord Evicts Black Business Owner After TV Protest
Jeremiah Johnson, owner of Stylent sportswear, was evicted by his white landlord after being seen peacefully protesting on TV. The Iowa business owner is fighting...
Tamika Mallory | Sway’s Universe
Civil rights activist Tamika Mallory appears on Sway's Universe to discuss social justice issues and her advocacy work in urban communities....
So Much for Jena: Criminals Gone Wild DVD Preview
A controversial DVD explores the Jena Six case and broader criminal justice issues affecting urban communities and racial tensions in America....
Man Assaults Girls Hanging George Floyd Posters
A grown man assaulted two young girls who were hanging George Floyd posters, prompting the state's attorney to pursue charges against him....