Marchers in Phoenix demand an “Arpaio-free” Arizona
"We won't have justice in Maricopa County until Federal immigration agents get out of the county jail and stop relying on prejudiced policies."
Freedom fighting: also a Southern tradition
Many white people in the South held no one in captivity. Lies and false fear, not ideals, were used to convince them to vote for leaving the Union.
Today in history: Zoot Suit riots rock L.A.
In 1943, simmering racial unease exploded as hundreds of white sailors stationed in Los Angeles stormed into East L.A. and began beating Hispanics.
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."
Tens of thousands mark Selma’s “Bloody Sunday” voting rights march
America's racial history "still casts its long shadow upon us," Obama said Saturday as he stood in solidarity and remembrance with civil rights activists.
U.S.: Ferguson police routinely discriminated against African Americans
An investigation released today finds sweeping patterns of racial bias within the Ferguson, Missouri, police department.
Today in African American history: Muhammad Ali the champ!
On this date in 1964, Cassius Clay, later known as Muhammad Ali, became world heavyweight boxing champion by defeating Sonny Liston in a stunning upset.
Memorial for 3 Muslim students calls for end to hate, ignorance
There were calls for unity to end hate and bigotry in all forms for the three slain Muslim students slain in Chapel Hill, N.C. last week.
Oakland examines racial disparities, police misconduct
The Oakland City Council has begun a new process to examine racial disparities in the city's economy and criminal justice system.
