On Feb. 21, 1965, activist was killed by Nation of Islam gunmen. The reality of who was behind the shooting remains unclear.

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Fannie Lou Hamer, a civil rights activist from Mississippi, is posthumously recognized for her efforts in voter registration ...

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Civil and human rights organizations have teamed up to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the president’s ...

You'll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, the chance to claim free tickets to a host of events (including everything from Summerfest to the Milwaukee Film Festival), access ...

Joseph McNeil, one of the Greensboro Four, recalls the momentous sit-in that ignited a nationwide civil rights movement as he ...

The Maryland state flag will fly at half-staff Thursday by order of Gov. Wes Moore in honor of Civil Rights Heroes Day. Maryland has observed Civil Rights Heroes Day since 2021 to recognize the ...

Conservative civil rights advocate Robert Woodson visited Utah for the fourth time, touting a focus on finding solutions to ...

Since Inauguration Day, the Office for Civil Rights has only opened about 20 investigations focused on Trump’s priorities, ...

President Donald Trump is downsizing a federal office that he's also using to carry out his policy agenda for schools.

Celebrating its “ruby” anniversary, the annual Kingdom Day Parade emphasized the passion and strength of community.