Civil Rights & Social Justice

Friday marks the 65th anniversary of Ruby Bridges becoming the first Black student to desegregate her New Orleans elementary school. 

Rev. Jesse Jackson, minister, civil rights leader, and two-time presidential candidate, profoundly shaped America’s dialogue on race, poverty, and equality.

“They've decided that that's not the story that matters,” the 'A Thousand Ways To Die' author said.

Today marks what would have been George Floyds 52nd birthday. Read more about his legacy and how his life sparked a global movement.

Dream Defenders’ upcoming Class Ruins Everything Around Me campaign is naming names and building the power to radically create a more just and equitable world.

As AI technology grows exponentially and data centers continue to be built, an AI Community Bill of Rights is not only warranted, but necessary.

The Supreme Court will give voting rights opponents a second chance to undermine Black political power in 'Louisiana v. Callais.' 

The attempt to condemn Assata Shakur has only increased support for strengthened advocacy for those who have been unjustly targeted.

In an interview from 2013, Angela Davis and Lennox Hinds, Assata Shakur's attorney, discuss Assata being added to the FBI's Most Wanted list.

In 'The Perfect Neighbor,' Emmy-winning director Geeta Gandbhir exposes the harsh realities of "stand your ground" laws through the tragic shooting of Ajike "AJ" Owens by her white neighbor, Susan Lorincz.

At the First Church in Seattle on Sept. 5-6, faith leaders and scholars united to confront white Christian nationalism, urging a renewed commitment to justice, compassion, and collective struggle.

Two Black boys, Johnny Robinson Jr. and, were killed on the same day as the Birmingham 16th Baptist Church bombing.