Civil Rights & Social Justice
The one-drop rule's legacy shapes modern racial identity, highlighting how ancestry doesn't simply determine race.
Black America faces worsening economic and political prospects, but supporting Black businesses can build community wealth.
Sybil Wilkes covers federal investigations, a civil rights tribute, and more impactful stories shaping our world.
Sybil Wilkes' daily roundup covers rising tensions, voting rights, food safety, and honoring civil rights legend Rachel Robinson.
A mother fights for justice, the Justice Department faces scrutiny, and a baseball star aims to inspire Black youth.
The march is being held to both mark the 63rd anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have A Dream” speech and advocate for voting rights.
A video shows the cop questioning the teen about why he was wearing his jacket with the hood up on a warm day, and then grabbing him.
CHICAGO, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Urban Growers Collective (UGC) announces a landmark partnership with the Obama Foundation to anchor summer programming at the new Obama Presidential Center (OPC). Running through September 20, 2026, UGC will host Garden Gatherings, a six-part intergenerational series activating the Eleanor Roosevelt Fruit and Vegetable Garden as a hub for civic engagement and food justice. […]
Discover how Frederick Douglass’ “power concedes nothing” call still drives America’s fight for true freedom and equality today.
Supreme Court rulings limit religious, voting rights for minorities, with concerns over enforcement and impact
From Reconstruction to affirmative action, gains for Black Americans have a history of triggering efforts to repeal them.
Memorial Day honors military sacrifice, Black history, and racial justice. Sybil Wilkes' segment explores these themes through personal stories.