
Tamir Rice's family mourns after non-indictment of police officers
"I don't want my child to have died for nothing and I refuse to let his legacy or his name be ignored."

Baltimore residents push for change after mistrial in Freddie Gray killing
A mistrial was declared in the trial of Baltimore police officer, William Porter, who was charged in connection with Gray's death.

Do elite boutiques insult immigrants, African Americans?
While boutiques may be known for elitistism, it's not uncommon for upscale stores to mishandle interactions with diverse customers.

Justice demanded for Mario Woods, victim of San Francisco police
"He was not committing a dangerous act. We're tired of the SFPD killing black people."

Jury finds Oklahoma cop guilty of assaults on 13 black women
One victim highlighted the dilemma she faced after the assault: "What am I going to do? Call the cops? He was a cop."

Confederate "flaggers" fight for twisted history
A slim majority of whites with a college degree see the Confederate flag as a symbol of heritage and pride, while 41 percent see it as a racist symbol.

Alarm grows over prosecutor conduct in Tamir Rice case
The shooting of Tamir Rice occurred on the afternoon of Nov. 22 after a resident saw him waving a toy gun in the park.

Writing black troops out of Civil War history paved way for Jim Crow
"If we don't tell our own story it will not be told."

Protests continue in Minneapolis after fatal shooting of Jamar Clark
Jamar Clark was fatally shot by an officer of the Minneapolis police department on Sun., Nov. 15.

Justice prevails at University of Missouri: President Wolfe steps down
"He has not only enabled racism since the start of his tenure in 2012, but blatantly ignored and disrespected the concerns of students."

