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Minnesota prosecutors are seeking justice for George Floyd, who died after Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin handcuffed him and kneeled on his next for about nine minutes. The murder trial begins March 8.

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While Jackson residents and organizers say they understand the historical nature of the water system's disrepair, city and other Mississippi government leaders also need to plan ahead to prevent this from happening again.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday (March 2) Texas would be the largest state to end its mask mandate, nearly eight months after it was originally announced to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

The family said that Mr. Jordan passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones.

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Emails show that University of Texas alumni and donors have threatened to stop their financial support if the racist school song is changed.

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A Georgia teacher is receiving backlash after telling her students that Breonna Taylor was responsible for her own death.

Ben Jealous compared Stacey Abrams' political genius to a game of spades in an analogy that makes perfect sense once he explained it.

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Former President Barack Obama said he believes America owes a debt to the descendants of enslaved Africans, reversing his position on reparations as debate about legislation on the contentious topic gains steam in Congress.

Haroun Wakil, an influential activist and community organizer in Atlanta has died, prompting an outpouring of emotion from the many people whose lives he directly affected.

Some people in Harlem -- a community that's been all but synonymous with Black people -- were caught off-guard when they saw a poster featuring only white people that advertised a "new soul" restaurant.

Check out the most notable Bayard Rustin quotes, one of our unsung heroes of black history.

From Richmond Times-Dispatch: Urban One, owner of four radio stations targeting predominantly Black audiences in Richmond, announced Tuesday that it is partnering with Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, the owner of Colonial Downs Group and a growing chain of gaming emporiums in Virginia, to propose a $517 million casino resort and live music theater in South Richmond on property now owned by Philip Morris USA.