How Memphis' Lorraine Motel became a mainstay in Black historyThe Lorraine Motel is full of African American history, including that of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and now it's a beacon in the Memphis community.
How we can reflect on Black History Month's theme of resistanceArt is a powerful medium for any message, and for Black artists, it's been a way to document history and what's needed for future change.
Tyre Nichols documents: Officer never explained stop to himEmerging reports say the officers who pulled Tyre Nichols from his car never told him why he was being stopped.
After State of the Union, Tyre Nichols' family pushes accountabilityJust after attending the State of the Union address, Tyre Nichols' parents talked to Scripps News about their experience and hopes for the future.
Advocates still urging U.S. to release Native activist Leonard PeltierLeonard Peltier left a legacy on Indigenous activism, but pushes for his release from jail have been overlooked by multiple presidencies.
Democrats introduce bills intended to bolster Black history educationAdvocates for the legislation said it would invest $10 million over five years in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
This young author is on a mission to make crayons more diverseIn 2020, Bellen Woodard rolled out More Than Peach crayons, which feature a variety of skin tones.
Mourners call for police reform at Tyre Nichols' funeralTyre Nichols' memorial brought a civil rights message and renewed calls to action against police killings of black people.
17-year-old founder of a reading club for Black boys becomes an authorSidney Keys III started Books N Bros, a monthly book box subscription with online and in-person meetups, when he was just 10.
DeSantis pushes ban on diversity programs in state collegesIt's the Republican's latest step onto the front lines of the nation's culture wars as he considers a 2024 bid for the White House.
10 trailblazing women of Black history you should knowFrom Gwendolyn Brooks to Bessie Coleman, here's a look at 10 Black women who made major strides throughout U.S. history.
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Nichols family to address public for first time since video releaseAttorney Ben Crump said the news conference will include other community members who were “victims” of alleged brutality from Memphis Police.
7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Tyre Nichols' deathFive other officers were previously fired and charged with second-degree murder and other crimes.
Tyre Nichols remembered as beautiful soul with creative eyeTyre Nichols died after an encounter with police in Memphis after they pulled him over on Jan. 7.
Cities brace for protests after video of Tyre Nichols' arrest releasedState and city leaders are preparing for demonstrations and calling for peace after footage of Tyre Nichols' deadly police encounter was released.
Memphis' SCORPION Unit under review after Tyre Nichols' deathCriticism alleges special police units like Memphis' SCORPION team have a tendency of racial profiling and using excessive force.
Five former Memphis officers charged in beating death of Tyre NicholsAll five are charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, aggravated kidnapping, official misconduct and official oppression.
Asian Americans share fears after mass shootings in CaliforniaComing together as a community for healing is one way to start the conversation regarding mental health for Asian Americans amid violence.
5 Memphis officers fired for involvement in death of Tyre NicholsDetails of what exactly happened the night officers arrested Tyre Nichols have not been released.
Elijah McClain's mom shares thoughts as trials for son's death beginsThree Colorado police officers and two paramedics pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and reckless homicide in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain.
Federal agencies address Asian hate crimesThe White House Initiative on Asian Americans Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders is the first national plan of its kind.
Efforts underway across the US to uncover, preserve Black cemeteriesThe Black Cemetery Network is a growing database of documented projects to uncover and restore Black cemeteries across the country.
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New Alzheimer's drug study seeking more diverse volunteersResearch efforts try to understand why older Black Americans are twice as likely as older White Americans to have Alzheimer's or other dementia.
MLK Jr.'s family reflects on his legacy, goals for our nationIn Washington Monday, members of the King Family recalled their father's goals to eradicate the "three evils": poverty, racism, and violence.
'Letter from Birmingham Jail': The injustice of silenceToday, that letter written from the inside of a cell, has been reproduced dozens of times and read annually by members of the U.S. Senate.
Justice Department settles $31 million redlining case in Los AngelesThe DOJ settlement — the largest in its history — was in regards to allegations City National Bank redlined from 2017 to at least 2020.
Bank to pay $31M redlining settlement, DOJ's largest everThe DOJ says City National Bank avoided marketing and underwriting mortgages in majority Black and Latino neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.
Family To Sell Bruce's Beach Back To Los Angeles County For $20MCharles and Willa Bruce's beachfront land was taken under eminent domain in the 1920s. Los Angeles County gave it back to the family last year.
Kwanzaa Celebrations Shine Light On Community And CultureFor more than 50 years, the day after Christmas has marked the celebration of family, life and culture in the African American community.
Purdue Northwest Chancellor Stays Despite Faculty Push For ResignationPurdue University Northwest Chancellor Thomas Keon told a racist joke during graduation, and he's staying put despite more calls for his removal.
