Rev. Jesse Jackson Was A Civil Rights Titan Who Upended Politics
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon and former presidential candidate, dedicated his life to fighting for social justice, economic security, and human rights, and was a tireless advocate for the poor, marginalized, and downtrodden.
Citing Orwell’s ‘1984,’ Judge Orders Trump Administration To Return Slavery Exhibits Removed From Philadelphia...
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to return a long-standing exhibit on slavery to Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, ruling that the government does not have the power to dissemble and disassemble historical truths.
100 Quilts Honor Black History And Underground Railroad Stories
The African American Sewcial Threaders Guild has created an exhibit at the Chesapeake Central Library featuring 100 quilts that tell the stories of Black resilience, freedom, and cultural preservation from the Underground Railroad and beyond.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, Pioneering Civil Rights Activist And Racial ‘Pathfinder,’ Dies At 84
Jesse Jackson, a civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84, leaving a legacy of social justice and a more progressive Democratic Party.
As The Federal Surge Draws Down, Minneapolis’ Muslim Community Is Hopeful Ramadan Will Inspire...
Minneapolis' Muslim community is preparing for Ramadan amidst the fear and disruption caused by the federal immigration crackdown, with local leaders and businesses hoping the holy month will bring healing and recovery.
Justice Department Lists Hundreds Of Prominent People Named In Epstein Files In Letter To...
The Department of Justice released a list of "politically exposed persons" in the millions of files related to its probes into Jeffrey Epstein, including presidents, business leaders, government officials, and cultural icons, to Congress.
Turning Pages Into Power: Black History Amplified Through Mobile Bookstore, Virtual Club
Two women in central Indiana are using books to celebrate Black history, culture and joy all year long, with Natalie Pipkin launching the Black WorldSchoolers Mobile Bookstore and DeAndra Beard-Ingram launching the virtual book club Reading Beyond Racism.
‘They Wanted a Trophy’: Minnesota Activists Reflect on Arrests
Trahern Crews, a co-founder of Black Lives Matter Minnesota, was arrested along with eight other activists and journalists for protesting at a St. Paul church that serves as an ICE field office, in what they believe was an attempt to intimidate them and silence their activism.
Don Lemon Set To Appear In Federal Court In Minnesota On Charges Stemming From...
Don Lemon, a journalist and former CNN anchor, is facing federal charges for allegedly participating in a "takeover-style attack" of a church in St. Paul and violating the FACE Act, which prohibits the use of force or threats to intentionally interfere with someone expressing their First Amendment right to practice religion.
Trump’s DOJ Steps Up Uninvited Recommendations At Supreme Court
The Trump administration is using the Solicitor General's office to push culture war cases that align with the president's agenda, filing uninvited briefs in at least five cases without the Supreme Court's invitation.
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FBI Grapples With Fallout From Massive Data Breach
A week after a cybercriminal group claimed to steal sensitive personal data on thousands of current and former FBI employees, the bureau is still assessing the extent of the damage while facing internal criticism about the agency’s handling of the incident.
