Tennessee GOP Ousts House Speaker Who Was Too Racist and Sexist Even for ThemAfter weeks of turmoil following a text message scandal involving his top aide, Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 22, 2019
Ilhan Omar and Muslim Members of Congress Host Historic Iftar on Capitol HillOver the last three years, American politics have been shaped by a White House that has made a habit and sport of…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 21, 2019
Milwaukee County Declares Racism a Public Health Crisis. Will More Cities Follow Suit?In what’s being touted as an important first step in addressing decades of race-based inequality, Milwaukee County…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 21, 2019
Tarana Burke to Sit Down With Reporter Jim DeRogatis About New R. Kelly Book, Soulless: The Case Against R. KellyFor nearly 20 years, no one in media knew more about R. Kelly’s trail of alleged abuse then journalist Jim…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 17, 2019
NYPD Commander Texted 'Not a Big Deal' After Being Told of Eric Garner's DeathA Staten Island police commander involved in the arrest of Eric Garner, the black man who died after an NYPD officer…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 17, 2019
Rihanna Wants You to Remember the Pasty, Lipless Idiots Responsible for Alabama's Terrible Abortion LawBad Gal RiRi knows the power of an image.ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 16, 2019
Citing Fears of Worsening Racial Bias, San Francisco Votes to Ban Police Use of Facial Recognition TechnologyNo other city in the U.S. is as closely associated with technological advancements than San Francisco, which, for…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 16, 2019
An Arizona Prisoner Was Sent a Book Critical of the Criminal Justice System. Now, the State Has Banned ItIn one of the most memorable passages of his seminal autobiography, civil rights leader Malcolm X made explicit the…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 16, 2019
100 Black Moms Freed on Mother’s Day Thanks to Nationwide Bail Out CampaignIn their largest bail out effort to date, the National Bail Out collective announced Tuesday morning that their…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 14, 2019
Philando Castile’s Mom Donated $8,000 to Clear School Lunch Debt. But We Can Do BetterIt’s just one of the ways Valerie Castile is upholding her son’s legacy.ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 14, 2019
Top Civil Rights Groups Will Help Crystal Mason Appeal Her 5-Year Sentence for Trying to VoteIt was a case so unfair, it quickly became a go-to talking point to illuminate the criminal justice system’s deep…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 13, 2019
Pass That Doctorate: Missy Elliott Shares Inspirational Message While Receiving Honorary DegreeIf there’s only a handful of redeemable qualities about 2019, surely one of them is this: it’s the year Missy…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 13, 2019
After Receiving Death Threats, Chris Darden Says He Will No Longer Defend Suspected Nipsey Hussle KillerChris Darden, an attorney best known for his part in prosecuting the O.J. Simpson double-murder trial, says he is…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 10, 2019
After Georgia Passes Restrictive Anti-Abortion Bill, Film Companies Vow to Bounce Productions to Other StatesSeveral film production companies say they’re taking the midnight train the hell out of Georgia until the state…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 10, 2019
The Best Mother’s Day Gift: Activists Join Together to Bail Black Mamas Out for the 3rd Consecutive YearAt the age of 52, Veronica Rex was put behind bars.ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 10, 2019
Tease Me, Stacey: Abrams Says She'll 'Jump In' Presidential Race If Fighting Voter Suppression Isn't a Top PriorityYes, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams says she is still mulling over a run for the White House…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 10, 2019
Rio Vista Police Release Body Cam Footage Showing Officer Body Slamming Woman During a Traffic StopPolice in Rio Vista, Calif., released body cam footage Tuesday of a traffic stop that ended with an officer body…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 9, 2019
Smize on the Prize: Tyra Banks Is Back on Top With Sports Illustrated Comeback CoverTyra Banks is back like she never left.ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 8, 2019
Krusade for Freedom, but Make It a Reality Show: Kim Kardashian to Make Kriminal Justice DocumentaryIn the House of Kardashian, no good deed goes unfilmed. Fitting then, that its most well-known member would take her…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 8, 2019
Cory Booker and Ayanna Pressley Introduce Sweeping Bill to Prevent Pregnancy-Related Deaths Among Black WomenCongresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) will unveil on Wednesday legislation aimed at tackling America’s rising…ByAnne BraniginPublishedMay 8, 2019