Choosing between going to work or taking her children to the doctor is a decision Davis doesn't want to have to make based

John Crawford III, father of John Crawford Jr.: “We’ve got to continue to take action. Police find the ambiguities in the

Their involvement - though not their names - was included in court papers filed Friday in a federal corruption case against

wouldn’t blame you if you took a pass on President Obama’s speech in Selma on Saturday. It’s been a long time since he delivered

The Black Lives Matter protesters took some criticism for what others viewed as a lack of clear focus and detailed agenda

The District’s predominantly African American leaders have long taken pains to address the concerns of underrepresented minority

In recent weeks, the White House has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening "community policing" around the country. The

Nick Paolucci, a spokesman for the city's law department, said: "This was a tragic incident, and the city will review the

King's sons, Dexter King and Martin Luther King III, acting as majority board members of their father's estate, had sought

Today is the 42nd anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision that opened the door for legal access to

At first glance, it appeared to be another case of cops shooting dead an unarmed black man with his hands raised. But a video

Sewell’s admiration for Boynton does not stop there. Boynton made history in 1964 by becoming the first woman and the first

We’re in the midst of a cultural sea change to one of the most central institutions in the life of the nation. American attitudes

"Revelers," "celebrants," "fans" and "students." These are some of the words the mainstream media used to describe the thousands

Kamala Harris will launch her campaign Tuesday for the Senate seat from California, making her the first candidate in a large

I am not Charlie. I can never be Charlie. I don't have the complexion for protection to be Charlie. What I am, is Baga. #IAmNigeria