The Latest Breaking News from Civil Rights

Who is Carolyn Donham? The catalyst for the Emmett Till lynching who is still alive today

The lynching of Emmett Till in 1955 propelled the civil rights movement in the US forward — the woman whose allegations prompted the killing is still alive today.

ABC News · Aug 10, 2022

Mississippi grand jury declines to indict white woman whose accusations led to Emmett Till lynching

Brutal 1955 incident helped galvanise civil rights movement

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

ACLU urges end to some local immigration enforcement deals

WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union urged federal immigration authorities on Tuesday to end dozens of cooperation agreements with local law enforcement agencies that the group identified as having the worst records of civil rights violations, bad jails or prisons and other factors.

Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022

Before Bill Russell tormented Wilt Chamberlain, he established his immortality against another Philly legend

PHILADELPHIA — It’s a testament to Bill Russell that one of the most underrated aspects of his life is that he revolutionized college basketball. His work and activism within the civil rights movement, his remarkable career with the Boston Celtics, his well-earned status as the greatest winner in North American…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 7, 2022

Bill Russell: Basketball great who fought for civil rights

Russell was indomitable on and off the court and one of the most fascinating public figures to straddle sports and civil rights

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to sue gang members and seize their property falters amid criticism over crime and civil rights

CHICAGO — Days before aldermen were set to vote on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s controversial plan to sue gang members as an anti-violence strategy, she texted an impassioned message to several City Council members seeking their support.

Chicago Tribune · Aug 5, 2022

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remembers civil rights, Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell

Kareem Abdul Jabbar, a civil rights activist of legendary status in his own right, describes how Russell blazed that path for others.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 5, 2022

Anita Chabria: These families are flaming the ACLU as California debates mental health care

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Bob Britton doesn't look like the kind of guy to be cursing out the American Civil Liberties Union, but there he was outside the state Capitol this week, offering up some choice four-letter words for the civil rights organization.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 5, 2022

4 current and former officers federally charged in raid that killed Breonna Taylor

The charges announced by Attorney General Merrit Garland on Thursday include civil rights violations, conspiracy, use of excessive force offenses and obstruction.

WEKU · Aug 4, 2022

4 cops charged in Breonna Taylor raid

Charges include "civil rights offenses, unlawful conspiracies, unconstitutional use of force, and obstruction"

Salon · Aug 4, 2022