Michael Jordan speaks out on police shootings: “I can no longer stay silent”
"I grieve with the families who have lost loved ones, as I know their pain all too well," wrote Jordan.
Carrying on Muhammad Ali's fight for justice
Ali's outspokenness and activism made him a beacon for African Americans everywhere.
This week in history: First black athlete wins Winter Olympics gold
Ten years ago this week, in Turin, Italy, speed skater Shani Davis became the first black athlete to win a gold medal in an individual sport at the Olympic Winter Games.
Washington State electorate gives green light on important issues
Tacoma voters approved a ballot measure to raise the minimum wage to $12 an hour by 2018, a partial victory.
Racial slurs have no place in football
For American Indians, the NFL season offers regular reminders that our rights still aren't fully recognized.
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."
House passes highway-transit bill, delays rail safety
"We need to increase investments in our infrastructure and focus on the areas that will truly help create jobs and support our economy."
Some extraordinarily special Olympics days in Los Angeles
The 6,500 athletes are accompanied by their 2,000 coaches, along with 30,000 volunteers and an anticipated 500,000 spectators in attendance.
Activist group wins improvements in “Call-A-Ride”
The Coalition for Truth in Independence held a press conference to highlight recent successes around the "Ride with Respect Campaign."
Indigenous news: WNBA and Native heritage, hula protest, lacrosse comeback
Braids flying, sticks scooping, American Indian lacrosse players of all ages bring back a tradition that's more than a game.
