Cherokee war chief led armed struggle against white settlers 235 years ago
Native Americans and others from throughout the state commemorated the life of the great Cherokee war chief, Dragging Canoe, with a celebration.
African American history event recalls even King had doubts at times
"Struggle, it never stops. It moves on. We make progress but we have to keep on fighting."
AME Church founder Richard Allen honored on a new stamp
He was an inspiring figure whose life and work helped shape American history.
Black Flint Rising: After the fix, will injustice remain?
"My fear is in two years, pipes will be fixed but all the injustices that brought this about will remain."
Judge rules second time for tribes in South Dakota Indian child welfare case
The old maxim applies: "Justice delayed is justice denied."
Adios Anita! Chicago challenges state’s attorney’s lack of transparency
In the midst of the bureaucratic uproar, citizens are gearing up to vote at the Cook County State's Attorney election on March 15.
The black community is key in South Carolina primary
Pundits have been examining opinions within the African American community and trying to predict whether Clinton or Sanders will capture the black vote.
This week in history: First Black woman earns a medical degree
Rebecca Davis Lee became the first African-American woman to become a physician in the United States.
Justice Department’s civil rights complaint against Ferguson could set model for reform
The Department of Justice filed a robust complaint against Ferguson, Missouri, charging the city with violations of federal civil rights statutes.
This week in history: Kickass black feminist Flo Kennedy born
She was a lawyer, activist, civil rights advocate, lecturer, writer and feminist.
