The NAACP has tapped one of the nation’s most prominent civil rights attorneys, naming Kristen Clarke as general counsel at a time the organization says demands an aggressive legal response to mounting threats against voting rights and civil liberties.

A House panel has moved forward with legislation that would strip Washington, D.C., of its ability to enforce traffic laws using automated cameras, drawing a sharp rebuke from the District’s congressional delegate and civil liberties advocates who say Congress is once again interfering in local governance.

A coalition of civil rights, business, faith, and civic leaders gathered at Georgetown University on Wednesday to launch a new national effort aimed at strengthening civic participation and holding elected officials accountable, as concerns mount over voting rights, civil liberties, and democratic institutions.

Even the people writing the rules of the housing market are now struggling to live by then.

MarchOn, a women-led political action committee, continues to organize and call on voters to fight to defend democracy.

MoveOn members say they have no patience for cowardly Democrats.

Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump joined the family of Jada West, the 12-year-old who died days after a fight that erupted at a school bus stop, at a news conference this week.

Kiki Shepard, the famous 'Queen of the Apollo' has died at 74.

Press Briefing and Town Hall to Elevate Declaration of Interdependence, Anchor Nationwide July 4 Actions, and Position Connecticuit at the Center of the Next 250 Conversation

Black Press Week kicks off in DC

The Target Boycott Ends? More Jackson Family Drama on Let It Be Known

The widening crisis reportedly has unsettled investors and governments alike. U.S. stocks tumbled as the latest escalation in the Middle East intensified fears of prolonged instability in global energy markets and international trade.

D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton introduces bill seeking equal pay for District jurors

Nationally renowned civil rights and personal injury attorney Ben Crump will join Tamara Lanier, the descendant of the enslaved man known as Renty (“Papa Renty”) and his daughter Delia, and leaders of the International African American Museum (IAAM) for a news conference Wednesday.

As part of its early 2026 endorsement strategy, March On PAC said it is prioritizing candidates who demonstrate the courage to confront extremism, stand clearly with working people, and provide the kind of leadership necessary to strengthen the Democratic Party for the fights ahead.

The Jackson family enjoyed a private screening of the upcoming biopic, "Michael," but there was friction.

The case targets Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, and alleges the company used its market dominance to control ticketing services, concert promotions, and venue access across the country.

Fourth quarter earnings calls from companies including Walmart, McDonald’s, Target, Burlington, BJ’s Wholesale Club, Columbia Sportswear, Home Depot, and Lowe’s show a consistent theme.

“Four rounds or fragments hit parts of the property owned by Rihanna,” Los Angeles police reported after responding to the shooting at the Beverly Crest home the singer shares with hip hop artist A$AP Rocky.