Baltimore prosecutor brings murder, manslaughter charges against six police
The officers are charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, and assault.
Media coverage of Baltimore youth misses the mark completely
People know what they see and hear; the protests will continue and grow until justice is served and the people are listened to.
Chicagoans stand with Baltimore against police violence
Peaceful demonstrators gathered at a police station in the Windy City last night, giving voice to millions across the country.
Freddie Gray's death lit another fuse, this time it's Baltimore
Freddie Gray's name tragically joins the seemingly endless list of young African American men brutally murdered at the hands of police.
Historians: History is more than an academic exercise
"History shapes and molds our perceptions of our past, present and future; it informs and builds a narrative: it provides lessons applicable to today's reality."
Today in history: The Civil War ends
The death toll is estimated at perhaps as many as 750,000, out of a total U.S. population of only 30 million at the time.
Family of Tamir Rice launches petition for justice
"My 12-year-old cousin Tamir Rice was tragically shot to death by Cleveland police on November 22, 2014."
Police settle lawsuit on use of chemical agents in Ferguson
"We had not seen this kind of excessive police force used against protestors since the civil rights movement of the 1960's"
Mayor Ras Baraka tops Harlem evening of black culture and struggle
The meeting's theme was "Support City Officials Who Fight for Equality, a Living Wage and Against Racism."
Garcia's work puts fairness first, longtime supporter says
"One thing about Chuy Garcia is that he will stand for what is right and he will stand for unity, he has done it when it was not an easy thing to do."
