Rev. Sharpton’s National Action Network Brings Robust Civil Rights Convention To Donald Trump’s Doorstep

From "Mothers of the Movement" to former attorney general Eric Holder and Bernie Sanders, the NAN convention is required attendance…
04.10.17
Sessions Confirmation Hearing: 10 Howard University Students Arrested During Protests

Throughout the duration of the hearing, several protesters erupted into fiery condemnation of Sessions and were escorted out by security.
01.10.17
Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Says…

…Fingerprinting will discriminate against communities of color By Ken Hare Chicago Defender Staff Writer Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder…
06.17.16
President Obama giving early release to dozens of federal drug convicts

WASHINGTON — In a move that exemplifies President Obama’s pledge to radically reform the federal penal system and sentencing guidelines, he commuted…
03.31.16
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12.20.15
FBI To Finally Collect & Publish Info About Police-Involved Fatal Shootings

FBI Director James B. Comey described the information as vital in the ongoing debate over policing in the United States.
09.29.15
Former Attorney General Eric Holder taking old job back

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is scheduled to return as a partner at the big corporate law firm he…
07.08.15
Feds To Oversee Reforms At New York’s Rikers Island After Suit Exposes Widespread Abuse Against Teens

In the face of a lawsuit over systemic civil rights violations against teenage inmates, a federal monitor will oversee sweeping…
06.19.15
Obama remembers Joe Biden’s son for living ‘life of meaning’

 WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Mourning a loss that touched people on Delaware street corners and far beyond, President Barack Obama…
06.07.15
2016 prospect Rand Paul in new book: GOP willing to change

WASHINGTON (AP) _ Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul reaches out in his most direct way yet to African-Americans in a…
05.24.15
Cleveland Cop Who Fired 49 of 137 Shot Barrage Killing Two Unarmed African Americans: Not Guilty

#MichaelBrelo waits w/ attorney Pat D’Angelo. @FotosByFong #BreloVerdict at 10 a.m.: http://t.co/d7eUbKabJR pic.twitter.com/oiwVhGfo9G — Akron Ohio (@AkronOhioNews) May 23, 2015…
05.23.15
Vice President Biden touts community policing at NAACP event

DETROIT (AP) _ Vice President Joe Biden has told a crowd at an NAACP event in Detroit that law enforcement…
05.05.15
Loretta Lynch Sworn In As First African American Woman U.S. Attorney General In Moving Ceremony

Loretta Lynch was sworn in Monday morning by Vice President Joe Biden as the 83rd U.S. attorney general during a…
04.27.15
Loretta Lynch sworn in as new US attorney general

WASHINGTON (AP) — Loretta Lynch was sworn in Monday as the 83rd U.S. attorney general, becoming the first African-American woman…
04.27.15
Thousands gather in Baltimore to demand justice for Freddie Gray

Baltimore, MD–Two weeks after Freddie Gray‘s death at the hands of police officers, friends, relatives, and supporters of the 25-year-old…
04.27.15
Top 4 things Loretta Lynch should tackle immediately

When U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. leaves office next week, he leaves behind some big shoes to fill.…
04.25.15