racial justice

Published
August 20, 2022

Statue honors once-enslaved woman who won freedom in court

A bronze statue of an enslaved woman from Massachusetts who went to court to win her freedom in 1781 is being unveiled in the Berkshires this weekend.
Published
August 17, 2022

Commentary: The U.S. needs a robust national plan for racial justice

Our failure to establish a U.N.-accredited national human rights institution leaves us in the minority.
Published
August 13, 2022

Troubling questions unresolved in latest end to Till case

Nearly 70 years later, Carolyn Bryant Donham’’s retelling of his abduction and lynching stokes fresh frustration.
Published
June 9, 2022

Michigan officer charged with murder in shooting of Patrick Lyoya

The 26-year-old Black man was on the ground when he was shot in the back of the head.
Published
May 5, 2022

As diversity rises, U.S. boards still disproportionately white

Following a pressure campaign from outsiders, more companies are disclosing the racial breakdowns of their boards of directors.
Published
April 15, 2022

State of mind a key in Michigan fatal traffic stop shooting

The new Grand Rapids police chief took the unusual step of releasing videos of the violent confrontation over objections of the prosecutor, who will ultimately decide whether the officer should be charged.
Published
April 2, 2022

Black Democrats try to revive party in Trump territory

Some say it's time for African American candidates to take the lead in attracting new voters and elevating top social issues.
Published
April 1, 2022

$14 million jury award for Denver protesters could resonate around U.S.

Nationwide, there are at least 29 pending lawsuits challenging law enforcement use of force during the 2020 protests over the police killing of George Floyd.
Published
March 13, 2022

Breonna Taylor’s family, supporters sustain push for justice on 2-year anniversary

Breonna Taylor's death helped spur massive racial injustice protests in the summer of 2020.
Published
March 6, 2022

Bill would curb police power to pull over vehicles

The bill is aimed at reducing racial profiling, but police say it will make the roads less safe and remove tools used to get drunken drivers off the road.