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Black Men Endured Sexual Exploitation Under Slavery. Their Story Is Rarely Told.
Historian Thomas A. Foster discusses his new book Rethinking Rufus: Sexual Violations of Enslaved Men.
Black “Cancer Alley” Residents Win Key Ruling in Environmental Racism Case
The decision “recognizes what is at stake … [a] public health emergency that originated in slavery,” said an attorney.
Indigenous-Led Collectives Are Keeping Minnesotan Communities Safe From ICE
Members of the American Indian Movement and the Many Shields Warrior Society are patrolling the streets of Minneapolis.
MLK’s Struggle Against Policing and Surveillance Is Still Alive in Memphis Today
From surveillance of racial justice organizing to terror under Trump's Memphis task force, we face ongoing repression.
Family Demands Justice for Keith Porter, Who Was Killed by an Off-Duty ICE Agent
Local government officials have reportedly told activists they have no intention of investigating Porter’s killing.
Trump Blocks Bill to Return Land to Florida Tribe That Fought Alligator Alcatraz
The US House has failed to override Trump's veto of a bill that would have restored territory to the Miccosukee Tribe.
Mamie Till-Mobley Refused to Let Her Son, Emmett Till, Be Forgotten
A new anthology marking the 70th anniversary of Emmett Till’s murder aims to stir action against white supremacy.
Venezuelan Oil Brought to US Would Be Refined in Black Gulf Coast Communities
Residents say US control of Venezuela’s heavy crude will worsen environmental racism along the Gulf.
Will Mamdani’s Inauguration Open a New Chapter for New York City’s Muslims?
Muslim voters who backed Zohran Mamdani are now looking for him to follow through on his policy proposals.
Family Wants Search for Activist’s Remains at Site of Wounded Knee Occupation
Perry Ray Robinson disappeared after joining the American Indian Movement’s 1973 takeover on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Anti-ICE Resistance Sprang Up Across Red States in 2025
In Texas, North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and beyond, grassroots resistance to ICE is growing.
Racial Harassment of Students Ignored by Trump’s Department of Education
Records filed in court cases show that most complaints filed by families have been dismissed without investigation.
After a Billion-Dollar Oil Disaster, a Louisiana Community Fights for Relief
Residents remain uncertain about their water, their health, and whether legal action will help them.