Civil Rights & Social Justice

The federal government could take 37% of the interest on the settlement fund due to the trust classification. 

Alan Schmidt filed a federal lawsuit against the Rankin County Sheriff's Office and "Goon Squad" deputies, accusing them of torture.

Rosa Parks’ brave refusal to give up her seat on Dec. 1, 1955, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and changed history.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, minister, civil rights leader, and two-time presidential candidate, profoundly shaped America’s dialogue on race, poverty, and equality.

Today marks what would have been George Floyds 52nd birthday. Read more about his legacy and how his life sparked a global movement.

Dream Defenders’ upcoming Class Ruins Everything Around Me campaign is naming names and building the power to radically create a more just and equitable world.

In 'The Perfect Neighbor,' Emmy-winning director Geeta Gandbhir exposes the harsh realities of "stand your ground" laws through the tragic shooting of Ajike "AJ" Owens by her white neighbor, Susan Lorincz.

At the First Church in Seattle on Sept. 5-6, faith leaders and scholars united to confront white Christian nationalism, urging a renewed commitment to justice, compassion, and collective struggle.

Commemoration of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing must also honor survivor Sarah Collins Rudolph, the fifth little girl. 

Faith in the Time of Monsters showed that when art, activism, and faith come together, people are inspired and given the courage to push back against fear.

Dr. Cornel West sat down with iONE Digital VP of Content Kirsten West Savali for a one-on-one conversation about the urgency of fighting back against fascism.

“We need spokespersons and leaders who are nothing but extensions of ordinary people who have decided to pay a heavy cost," West said.