Judge again declares DACA unlawful, issue likely to go before Supreme Court
A federal judge has declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
A federal judge has declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children.
Slave descendants on Georgia island face losing protections that helped them keep their land
Local officials have proposed eliminating protections that for decades helped shield the Gullah-Geechee residents from high taxes and pressure to sell their land to developers.
Local officials have proposed eliminating protections that for decades helped shield the Gullah-Geechee residents from high taxes and pressure to sell their land to developers.
Residents tell city officials they don't want homeless community built in Mechanicsville
While they understand the need for places for the homeless to live, residents are angry that the city made plans to put a homeless community in their neighborhood without consulting them.
While they understand the need for places for the homeless to live, residents are angry that the city made plans to put a homeless community in their neighborhood without consulting them.
Atlanta civil rights leaders mark 60th anniversary of March on Washington
Ambassador Andrew Young says he is encouraged by the progress Black Americans have made since the historic March on Washington 60 years old.
Ambassador Andrew Young says he is encouraged by the progress Black Americans have made since the historic March on Washington 60 years old.
March on Washington: Masses gather on National Mall to commemorate 60th anniversary
Thousands converged on the National Mall on Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Thousands converged on the National Mall on Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Savannah picks emancipated Black woman to replace name of slavery advocate on historic square
Public spaces and monuments in the Southern city have long been dedicated almost exclusively to Georgia's colonial founders, former governors, fallen war heroes and other prominent white men.
Public spaces and monuments in the Southern city have long been dedicated almost exclusively to Georgia's colonial founders, former governors, fallen war heroes and other prominent white men.
MLK’s dream for America among stars of 60th anniversary of 1963 March on Washington
As the nation commemorates the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech continues to resonate and inspire renewed efforts toward achieving the dream of equality for all.
As the nation commemorates the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech continues to resonate and inspire renewed efforts toward achieving the dream of equality for all.
Amid indictments, Trump's attacks on prosecutors build on history of using 'coded' language around race
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
Ne-Yo reverses 'publicist's' apology for comments against allowing kids to transition: 'This is how I FEEL'
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
California mom sues Southwest alleging 'blatant racism'
Mary MacCarthy, a Los Angeles resident who is white, said traveling from San Jose to Denver for her older brother's funeral in October 2021 went awry when, shortly after landing, she and her daughter Moira were whisked away for police questioning after an airline employee flagged the duo as suspicious.
Mary MacCarthy, a Los Angeles resident who is white, said traveling from San Jose to Denver for her older brother's funeral in October 2021 went awry when, shortly after landing, she and her daughter Moira were whisked away for police questioning after an airline employee flagged the duo as suspicious.
Adidas makes $437 million from first Yeezy sale with portion going to anti-hate groups
Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.
Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.
Largest Black fraternity among groups to move conventions from Florida over ‘racist’ policies
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc announced it will move its 2025 convention from Orlando due to what it calls "harmful, racist and insensitive" policies against the Black community.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc announced it will move its 2025 convention from Orlando due to what it calls "harmful, racist and insensitive" policies against the Black community.
Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
United Airlines adding Braille signs to airplane interiors
The airline plans to install its entire fleet with Braille signs by 2026.
The airline plans to install its entire fleet with Braille signs by 2026.
Civil rights groups condemn 'Soul Fest' concerts at Georgia park with giant Confederate carving
Civil rights groups are criticizing a concert series with Black performers dubbed "Soul Fest" that is being held at a Georgia park replete with Confederate imagery, including a giant carving of Confederate leaders.
Civil rights groups are criticizing a concert series with Black performers dubbed "Soul Fest" that is being held at a Georgia park replete with Confederate imagery, including a giant carving of Confederate leaders.
A look at how many transgender, intersex people live in the US amid new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
Store owner charged with murder in Black teen’s killing fights warrant over business records
A lawyer for a store owner in South Carolina facing a murder charge after police said he chased and shot a Black 14-year-old who he had falsely accused of stealing water has asked a judge to stop a search warrant for his business records.
A lawyer for a store owner in South Carolina facing a murder charge after police said he chased and shot a Black 14-year-old who he had falsely accused of stealing water has asked a judge to stop a search warrant for his business records.
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.