Hampton data center construction: Historic Black cemetery concerns raised
A massive data center project near South Lee Road and lower Woosley Road in Hampton is sparking destruction fears for a nearby historic Black cemetery.
A massive data center project near South Lee Road and lower Woosley Road in Hampton is sparking destruction fears for a nearby historic Black cemetery.
Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
Memphis civil rights advocate Clara Ester dies at 78
Civil rights advocate Clara Ester passed away following a lifetime of service after witnessing a historic tragedy in Memphis.
Civil rights advocate Clara Ester passed away following a lifetime of service after witnessing a historic tragedy in Memphis.
New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade marches through Atlanta
The historic Sweet Auburn district hosted Atlanta's 12th annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade on Saturday morning.
The historic Sweet Auburn district hosted Atlanta's 12th annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade on Saturday morning.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
DOJ challenges Chicago suburb's $25K reparations payments in court
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.
The U.S. Department of Justice has moved to intervene in a federal lawsuit challenging the City of Evanston's reparations program, arguing the race-based initiative violates the Constitution and federal housing law.
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Yosemite ranger fired over transgender flag
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
In 2025, a Yosemite ranger hung a transgender flag on the famous rock wall known as El Capitan. The ranger was later fired and alleged that it was retaliatory and violated their free speech rights.
Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
Cruise passenger sues Royal Caribbean after tripping over mobility scooter
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, saying the cruise line’s negligence led to injuries she suffered after tripping over a mobility scooter in a crowded casino aboard one of the company’s ships.
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, saying the cruise line’s negligence led to injuries she suffered after tripping over a mobility scooter in a crowded casino aboard one of the company’s ships.
Fulton County Jail: Human rights group warns more inmates will die
Former inmates Connie Lott and Amber Tyer describe deplorable, dangerous conditions inside the Fulton County Jail.
Former inmates Connie Lott and Amber Tyer describe deplorable, dangerous conditions inside the Fulton County Jail.
Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from military recognition list — here's what remains
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
Georgia superintendent under fire after husband's podcast comments surface
Decatur Schools Superintendent faces resignation demands from local parents over a controversial podcast hosted by her husband.
Decatur Schools Superintendent faces resignation demands from local parents over a controversial podcast hosted by her husband.
House rejects women’s museum bill over transgender exhibit restrictions
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
Georgia redistricting: Protesters march to State Capitol
Protesters marched to the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday after Gov. Brian Kemp called a special session to redraw the state's voting districts.
Protesters marched to the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday after Gov. Brian Kemp called a special session to redraw the state's voting districts.
'Vote like never before': The urgent call from Atlanta faith leaders
Georgia faith leaders and voting rights advocates gathered in Fulton County on Tuesday to issue a "clarion call" for massive voter turnout.
Georgia faith leaders and voting rights advocates gathered in Fulton County on Tuesday to issue a "clarion call" for massive voter turnout.
Why Georgia judicial some candidates say voting rights are 'threatened'
Candidates for the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals are criticizing a recent federal ruling on voting rights.
Candidates for the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals are criticizing a recent federal ruling on voting rights.
Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba in gender identity custody dispute
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
The Trump administration dispatched a government plane to Cuba to return a 10-year-old Utah child at the center of a contentious custody dispute involving gender identity.
Nazi symbol found at Decatur High School during chalk-art project
Someone drew a Nazi swastika during a chalk-art assignment at Decatur High School.
Someone drew a Nazi swastika during a chalk-art assignment at Decatur High School.