Will the president use his last days in office to free all political prisoners?

The singer, songwriter and poet’s solo debut, “Heavn,” drops later this month.

Razor-tongued Black feminist lawyer and activist Florynce “Flo” Kennedy would have turned 100 years old today. To celebrate, we offer you some of her powerful, witty and sometimes profane words.

The presidential hopeful on Shakur: “I will not tolerate rewarding the Cuban government for continuing to harbor a fugitive.”

Assata Shakur has had an indelible influence on contemporary anti-racist activism. (#AssataTaughtMe, anyone?)

Kean University cancelled his commencement speech after protest by New Jersey State Troopers, but the artist stands by the song.