#civil-rights

#civil-rights

Nikole Hannah-Jones emphasizes the relevance of the Preamble by connecting it to the historical impact of slavery on America’s foundation, asserting that the narrative of the nation is inherently linked to its legacy.

Marianne Sorrell experienced deep trauma after being held by police for nearly 27 hours. At 80, she felt shocked to be treated like a terrorist.

Ferguson's legacy of civil rights advocacy and community lawyering is woven deeply into the fabric of racial justice across North Carolina and the nation.

The mother of a passenger killed in a car crash that happened as the driver fled a Border Patrol agent in Otay Mesa is suing the federal government.

"The mural of Baker, meant to symbolize freedom and resistance, is among several painted in recent days in the neighborhood and organized by the association Paris Colors Ourq."

Port Chicago Weekend honors the 81st anniversary of the 1944 disaster that claimed 320 lives and catalyzed change in U.S. military civil rights.

The Port Chicago Weekend honors the 81st anniversary of the 1944 disaster that claimed 320 lives and catalyzed change in U.S. military civil rights.

Internal DWP documents obtained by Big Brother Watch show that the Universal Credit Advances model, used to risk score almost a million Advances claims each year, displays consistent, statistically significant bias.

The Trump administration has executed mass firings of federal workers based on arbitrary quotas and ideological mandates aimed at shrinking government, with little regard for efficiency or public need.

"There is a state of emergency in Black America, and our report this year is a warning and a rallying cry as civil rights protections are being unraveled (and) democracy is under siege."

The U.S. Navy, under the direction of Secretary of State Pete Hegseth, is considering renaming Navy cargo ship USNS Cesar Chavez. Elected leaders, along with Cesar Chavez's family members, are fighting back to keep the ship's name and preserve Chavez's legacy as a veteran and historic civil rights and labor activist.

The current police chief is out of control in terms of the mistreatment and abuse of officers, in particular Hispanic officers and officers who complain about wrongdoing.

The growth in positions indicates that colleges don't expect scrutiny on Title IV to end any time soon, as they create roles to manage complaints effectively.

The CCRB confirmed it submitted its final recommendation on the issue to Tisch but said that as it is still an ongoing case, we can't release the response.

The claim, filed Thursday by Khalil's attorneys, accuses the federal government of terrorizing, falsely arresting, maliciously prosecuting, and smearing Khalil.

The Fourteenth Amendment has guaranteed birthright citizenship to every child born on U.S. soil, regardless of their parents' immigration status. About 85 percent of U.S. residents have citizenship through birthright.

Changing the Face of Democracy: Shirley Chisholm at 100 traces the life and legacy of this indomitable political torchbearer, highlighting her as the first Black woman elected to Congress.