The Latest Breaking News from Civil Rights

The U.S. Department of Justice says it plans to launch a review and evaluation of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Lawyers for two former Memphis officers have rested their cases without calling them to testify in their defense against charges that they violated Tyre Nichols’ civil rights when he was fatally beaten after a 2023 traffic stop

Justice Department investigation uncovers discrimination, excessive force, and retaliation in Lexington Police Department in Mississippi.

From Joe Manchin to the vice president to a good chunk of Republicans, no one can admit where they really stand

A former Memphis police officer who has pleaded guilty to violating Tyre Nichols’ civil rights has testified that he was looking to leave a crime suppression unit because he was unhappy with the hostility team members were showing citizens, even before they fatally beat Nichols

Country musician to be honored in statuary hall collection alongside memorial of civil rights leader Daisy Bates

First Lady Jill Biden, former ambassador Andrew Young and the Rev. Al Sharpton were among those who paid tribute during funeral services in New Orleans for civil rights activist Sybil Morial

Over a half-million other people are advocating for the exoneration of Marcellus Williams, whom they believe is innocent.

A broad group of civil rights organizations are calling on the CEOs and board members of major companies to maintain their commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives