For Emmett Till's family, national monument declaration cements his inclusion in American story
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will be located across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi and will be federally protected places.
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will be located across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi and will be federally protected places.
Sons of Confederacy voice opposition to rename Atlanta streets
An organization that recognizes Confederate soldiers will be prepared to sue the city of Atlanta if leaders take down the street names that honor the military effort.
An organization that recognizes Confederate soldiers will be prepared to sue the city of Atlanta if leaders take down the street names that honor the military effort.
Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group founded in 1971
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is 81, is stepping down as president from the civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is 81, is stepping down as president from the civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Fulton County moves forward with reparation study
One Fulton County commissioner called it an uncomfortable conversation.
One Fulton County commissioner called it an uncomfortable conversation.
Black Lives Matter movement marks 10 years of activism, continues push to defund the police
This weekend, national organizations and local organizers across the nation have planned events to mark 10 years of Black Lives Matter.
This weekend, national organizations and local organizers across the nation have planned events to mark 10 years of Black Lives Matter.
Reparations lawsuit for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre dismissed by judge
An Oklahoma judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, dashing an effort to obtain some measure of legal justice by survivors of the deadly racist rampage.
An Oklahoma judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, dashing an effort to obtain some measure of legal justice by survivors of the deadly racist rampage.
Civil rights icon James Meredith turns 90, says religion can help reduce crime
Leading up to his 90th birthday Sunday, the civil rights icon urged people to obey the Ten Commandments to reduce crime, saying older generations should lead.
Leading up to his 90th birthday Sunday, the civil rights icon urged people to obey the Ten Commandments to reduce crime, saying older generations should lead.
Radio host calls out Buckhead restaurant over racial slur
A trip to a Buckhead sandwich shop left one woman with a bad taste in her mouth.
A trip to a Buckhead sandwich shop left one woman with a bad taste in her mouth.
Shooting target used by Villa Rica police features Black man, community outraged
An apology issued from the Villa Rica police chief after photos show an image of a Black man used as target practice during a training seminar.
An apology issued from the Villa Rica police chief after photos show an image of a Black man used as target practice during a training seminar.
Homeowners in Kennesaw wake to antisemitic flyers littering driveways
They’re similar to flyers a hate group has been scattering throughout north Fulton and Cobb counties.
They’re similar to flyers a hate group has been scattering throughout north Fulton and Cobb counties.
Juneteenth 2023: More than half of states recognizing it as official public holiday
At least 28 U.S. states are legally recognizing Juneteenth as a public holiday this year — meaning state government offices are closed and state workers have a paid day off.
At least 28 U.S. states are legally recognizing Juneteenth as a public holiday this year — meaning state government offices are closed and state workers have a paid day off.
Army renames Louisiana base to honor Black WWI hero who received Medal of Honor
The renaming of the base is part of the military’s efforts to address historic racial injustice — work that included changing the names of nine Army posts that honored Confederate officers.
The renaming of the base is part of the military’s efforts to address historic racial injustice — work that included changing the names of nine Army posts that honored Confederate officers.
Florida apartment complex fines resident $400 after visit from friend with service dog
Daytona Beach man is looking for answers after his friend was fined by her apartment complex following a visit from him and his service dog.
Daytona Beach man is looking for answers after his friend was fined by her apartment complex following a visit from him and his service dog.
Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
Famed Saddleback Church rejected again by Southern Baptists for having women pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.
Tucker mayor walks out of meeting as council votes on non-discrimination ordinance
On what was the seven-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, the city of Tucker sought to shore up protections of the LGBTQ+ community, among others, by voting on a non-discrimination ordinance. The mayor left the room as the council voted Monday night.
On what was the seven-year anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting, the city of Tucker sought to shore up protections of the LGBTQ+ community, among others, by voting on a non-discrimination ordinance. The mayor left the room as the council voted Monday night.
Biden, first lady hosting Juneteenth concert at White House
Artists who will be featured include Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, a member of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.
Artists who will be featured include Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, a member of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.
Emory law expert comments on Supreme Court ruling against Alabama's congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered Alabama to re-draw its congressional map.
The U.S. Supreme Court ordered Alabama to re-draw its congressional map.
Black workers at California Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination at the electric automaker’s San Francisco Bay Area plant, including frequent use of racial slurs and references to the manufacturing site as a plantation or slave ship.
Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination at the electric automaker’s San Francisco Bay Area plant, including frequent use of racial slurs and references to the manufacturing site as a plantation or slave ship.
Voices from violent civil rights era view attacks on voting rights as part of continuing struggle
With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.
With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.