Nichols' family attorney Ben Crump says letting Smith retire was a cowardly move to avoid consequences.
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The Atlanta mass shooting triggered a civil rights movement.
A Washington, D.C., museum attempts to reduce tensions as hate crimes against Chinese Americans are reportedly on the rise.
The community of Oak Lawn is voicing its outrage after a police officer who beat an Arab-American teen during an arrest pleaded not guilty to charges.
The DOJ's probe into policing in Louisville, Ky. confirms much of what Scripps News and KyCIR reporters found in their own investigation last year.
Alyce Clarke has been a champion for women and children in Mississippi for 40 years.
Minorities in Shark Sciences, or MISS, aims to diversify STEAM fields by providing opportunities to learn about marine biology.
Ariel, played by Halle Bailey, is reimagined for representation in Disney's latest live-action remake of a classic.
The images and video from "Bloody Sunday" swept the nation and served as a turning point in the civil rights movement.
The EMT said officers said loudly that the patient was not going anywhere and that they wouldn't uncuff him, impeding patient care.
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A conversation between a young gymnast and her uncle led to the creation of Fisk University's gymnastics team.
Some of New Orleans' most underserved residents are addressing ways to combat climate change impacts in their communities.
A recent report shows Black artists made up only about 6% of major museum exhibitions between 2008 and 2021.
There's a plan in the works to create a center that showcases the history of the South Carolina town formerly known as Mitchelville.
TV shows about Black families have influenced demand for similar projects and have helped spark conversations about prejudice, identity and class.
The centuries-old tradition of using a doula or midwife is now making a resurgence following years of negative maternal outcomes for Black women.
Making Black hair more visible in society is the first step in ending its scrutiny, and some designers are trying to foster that in dolls.
Port St. Lucie, Florida isn't just one of the most racially integrated cities in the country, it is also one of the most successful cities in America.
Black homebuyers face larger issues when it comes to credit scores and a lack of generational help that would assist in a downpayment.
The Jim Crow Museum at Michigan's Ferris State University doesn't shy away from racist history; it presents it openly in hopes of educating visitors.
Darryl Tyree Williams died after a traffic arrest in which he was tased, and it's shedding light on the harsh use of the device.
The president signed an executive order requiring annual reviews of disparities in government services.
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The sentencing hearing was disrupted briefly when he was charged by a man in the audience, who was quickly restrained.
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The Lorraine Motel is full of African American history, including that of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and now it's a beacon in the Memphis community.
Art is a powerful medium for any message, and for Black artists, it's been a way to document history and what's needed for future change.
Emerging reports say the officers who pulled Tyre Nichols from his car never told him why he was being stopped.
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Just after attending the State of the Union address, Tyre Nichols' parents talked to Scripps News about their experience and hopes for the future.
Leonard Peltier left a legacy on Indigenous activism, but pushes for his release from jail have been overlooked by multiple presidencies.
Advocates for the legislation said it would invest $10 million over five years in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
In 2020, Bellen Woodard rolled out More Than Peach crayons, which feature a variety of skin tones.
Tyre Nichols' memorial brought a civil rights message and renewed calls to action against police killings of black people.
Sidney Keys III started Books N Bros, a monthly book box subscription with online and in-person meetups, when he was just 10.
It's the Republican's latest step onto the front lines of the nation's culture wars as he considers a 2024 bid for the White House.
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From Gwendolyn Brooks to Bessie Coleman, here's a look at 10 Black women who made major strides throughout U.S. history.
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