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Trump Says He Will Not Attend Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis’s Memorial

President Donald Trump told reporters Monday he will not participate memorial services for civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis this…

4 years ago

Civil Rights Champion Rep. John Lewis Dies After Cancer Battle

Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) passed away Friday, leaving behind a legacy of racial justice advocacy and nonviolent resistance to oppression.…

4 years ago

What Is ‘The Boogaloo Movement’? Right-Wing Group Members Showing Up To George Floyd Protests

The word "boogaloos" may sound like a childish rhyme, but they're actually an ideologically diverse group responsible for some of…

4 years ago

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Center For Constitutional Rights’ Vince Warren On Fighting Trump’s Muslim Ban

The Center for Constitutional Rights is a progressive, nonprofit organization that provides legal and advocacy support to people who have…

5 years ago

Congressional Black Caucus Calls For Reform Of Senate Judiciary’s ‘Jim Crow’ Blue Slip Policy

The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has pledged to oppose the Senate Judiciary Committee's consideration of two judges over the "blue…

9 months ago

Biden To Designate National Monuments In Honor Of Emmett Till

President Joe Biden signed a proclamation that designated national monuments in honor of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. Till…

9 months ago

House Passes Emmett Till Bill To Make Lynching Federal Crime, 3 Republicans Vote Against

The House voted 422-3 to pass the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, which would make lynching a federal hate crime. The…

2 years ago

Jesse Jackson & Wife Hospitalized With COVID-19

Rev. Jesse Jackson, and his wife, Jacqueline, are under doctors' observation at a Chicago hospital after tested positive for COVID-19.…

3 years ago

Mississippi Legislature Approves Removal Confederate Emblem From State Flag

Mississippi legislators voted Sunday to formally change the official state flag from one that included Confederate battle flag amid racial…

4 years ago

House Approves Bill To Make Lynching A Federal Hate Crime After 120 Years Of Fighting

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would make lynching a federal hate-crime, bringing an over 120-year…

4 years ago

51% Of Americans Think Trump Is Racist, New Quinnipiac Poll Shows

A Quinnipiac University poll released this week reveals just over half (51%) of American voters consider President Donald Trump a racist. The…

5 years ago

VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Texas Senate Candidate Beto O’Rourke On How Trump Administration Is Dividing America

Texas Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke thinks Donald Trump's policies are diving America – and he didn't hold back in an exclusive…

6 years ago

Prof. Steve Gillon: Understand The Racist History Of The Confederate Statues Behind The Charlottesville Riot

The following is a post written by Prof. Steve Gillon in the aftermath of the Charlottesville riot last year. People…

6 years ago

Nancy Pelosi Under Fire For Linking Calls For Cease Fire In Israel-Hamas War To Russia

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has come under fire for implying protests against the U.S. government's support of Israel are…

3 months ago

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Bio: In Her Own Words – History, Career, Policies

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1981. Her father is a teacher and preacher, and…

4 months ago

Israel Says It’s Ready For Ground Invasion Of Gaza

As Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion of Gaza, it has ordered the evacuation of 1 million people, including…

6 months ago

Court Upholds NYPD’s Firing Daniel Pantaleo, Officer Involved In Eric Garner’s Death

The state Supreme Court’s Appellate Division upheld the New York Police Department's decision to fire Daniel Pantaleo, the officer involved…

3 years ago

Stacey Abrams Nominated For Nobel Prize

Stacey Abrams, a voting rights advocate, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Abrams appeared on a 40-minute episode…

3 years ago

Rep. John Lewis Lies In State In Capitol, Honored By Congressmen & Joe Biden

Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia), the renowned civil rights hero who died last week, will become the first Black lawmaker to…

4 years ago

Trump Retweets Photo Of Couple Who Pointed Guns At Black Lives Matter Protesters Outside Their Mansion

A white couple, who went viral for standing outside their St. Louis mansion and pointing guns at Black Lives Matter…

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