Colorlines

Camille Rivera Sep 25, 2018 11:19AM EDT

I'm a Survivor Who Isn't Brave Like Anita and Christine. And That's OK

As she watches the fate of Christine Blasey Ford and new Kavanaugh accuser Deborah Ramirez, labor organizer Camille rivera reflects on why coming forward should always be the survivor’s choice.
Ayana Byrd Sep 24, 2018 2:59PM EDT

5 Ways To Donate Money, Time and Other Aid to Communities Hit By Florence

These organizations are working to keep people in the Carolinas safe in the aftermath of the storm.
Alfonso Serrano Sep 25, 2018 1:47PM EDT

Violent Crime Rates Fall, But Incarceration Rates Still High

Ames Grawert of Brennan Center for Justice: “Congress and states should back commonsense sentencing reform that would correct grave injustices in the way we sentence and incarcerate.”
Sameer Rao Sep 24, 2018 3:50PM EDT

Bill Cosby Sentenced to 3 to 10 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault

The sentence marks the culmination of several years of legal action surrounding Cosby’s alleged decades of drugging and assaulting women.

Cécile McLorin Salvant and Sullivan Fortner. Black woman in green shawl with red necklace and turquoise glasses sings behind black microphone and in front of a Black man in a black suit at a black piano in front of black and brown bookshelves

Let Cécile McLorin Salvant's Tiny Desk Set Soothe Your Soul

Marlin Briscoe. Black-and-white image of a Black man with black afro and beard in jersey with white numeral "86" on front, in front of grass

Pro Football's First Black Starting QB On Sports Racism Then and Now

Person holds mini flag to their chest, wearing blue and white striped shirt

Trump Administration Plans to Restrict Green Cards For Immigrants Enrolled in Safety Net Programs

/Now in Racial Justice

ICE arresting sponsors of undocumented children.

Alfonso Serrano Sep 21, 2018 9:36AM EDT

ICE is Arresting Immigrants Who Attempt to Sponsor Undocumented Children

Majority of arrests are result of immigration violations, not criminal activity.

Latinx man in navy shirt and yellow construction hat and yellow and orange vest stands in front of brown and grey and green building and brown electrical poles with black power lines

Sameer Rao Sep 21, 2018 2:12AM EDT

Activists to FCC: Investigate Maria's Impact on Puerto Rico's Telecom Infrastructure

A coalition including Defend Puerto Rico, Free Press and the Center for Media Justice wants the FCC to account for how Hurricane Maria destroyed the island’s telecommunications and to map out how to fix it.

Stephan James and KiKi Layne. Black man in brown jacket and shirt holds Black woman in yellow sweater and light blue dress in front of brown wall and blue store lights

Sameer Rao Sep 20, 2018 3:17PM EDT

Gorgeous New 'If Beale Street Could Talk' Trailer Celebrates Black Families

The latest look at Barry Jenkins’ upcoming film illuminates how Baldwin’s characters build community while navigating uncertainty and trauma.

Ciara. Black woman in white outfit performs on stage with blue lights

Sameer Rao Sep 20, 2018 3:00PM EDT

10 Atlantans Who Should Have Been Asked to Perform at the Super Bowl

The National Football League skipped tons of local Black talent to hire Maroon 5.

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Arts & Culture

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Sameer Rao Sep 25, 2018 6:09PM EDT

3 Questions With 'Mayans M.C.' Badass Michael Irby

That star of the “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff talks about playing a complex villain, depicting a slice of Latinx culture on TV and the cruelty of the American criminal justice system.

Sameer Rao Sep 25, 2018 1:09PM EDT

Let Cécile McLorin Salvant's Tiny Desk Set Soothe Your Soul

Jesse Williams. Black man with blue eyes in black shirt and gold necklace smiles in front of purple wall

Sameer Rao Sep 24, 2018 5:09PM EDT

Jesse Williams Directs Mamie and Emmett Till Film

Criminalization

Sameer Rao Sep 25, 2018 6:09PM EDT

3 Questions With 'Mayans M.C.' Badass Michael Irby

That star of the “Sons of Anarchy” spinoff talks about playing a complex villain, depicting a slice of Latinx culture on TV and the cruelty of the American criminal justice system.

Murder rate drops in US, according to FBI data

Alfonso Serrano Sep 25, 2018 1:09PM EDT

Violent Crime Rates Fall, But Incarceration Rates Still High

catherine lizette gonzalez Sep 24, 2018 5:09PM EDT

Trump Administration Plans to Restrict Green Cards For Immigrants Enrolled in Safety Net Programs

Trump Presidency

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Camille Rivera Sep 25, 2018 11:09AM EDT

I'm a Survivor Who Isn't Brave Like Anita and Christine. And That's OK

As she watches the fate of Christine Blasey Ford and new Kavanaugh accuser Deborah Ramirez, labor organizer Camille rivera reflects on why coming forward should always be the survivor’s choice.

catherine lizette gonzalez Sep 24, 2018 5:09PM EDT

Trump Administration Plans to Restrict Green Cards For Immigrants Enrolled in Safety Net Programs

Alfonso Serrano Sep 21, 2018 9:09AM EDT

ICE is Arresting Immigrants Who Attempt to Sponsor Undocumented Children

Gender & Sexuality

Camille Rivera Sep 25, 2018 11:09AM EDT

I'm a Survivor Who Isn't Brave Like Anita and Christine. And That's OK

As she watches the fate of Christine Blasey Ford and new Kavanaugh accuser Deborah Ramirez, labor organizer Camille rivera reflects on why coming forward should always be the survivor’s choice.