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The March on Washington turns 62 this week—but the same battles are still being fought. Here's what hasn't changed.

The Republican attack on Black political participation pre-dates Trump and requires our full attention and collective effort.

In this op-ed, Lawrence Ross discusses the political imprisonment of Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier and the need to be brave enough to resist fascism.

Texas State Rep. Nicole Collier refused to accept the Republican version of freedom papers after Democratic lawmakers successfully broke quorum. 

Under the new law, Illinois law enforcement agencies must review and share an officer’s full job history, including any misconduct, when they apply for a new role.

Some people are misguided and quick to throw shade at our Black elders while standing on the very foundations they built.

Black August is a rallying cry to return to our roots, embracing the kind of disciplined activism our communities actually need.

After sunset, Black people had to be out of these hostile sundown towns. It was a matter of life and death in some instances.

While unrelated to the 2023 shooting death of Leonard Cure, the charges show a pattern of aggressive behavior on the part of Buck Aldridge.

The 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act demands a sustained commitment to building and sustaining Black political power beyond the ballot box. 

NewsOne sat down with BLIS Collective co-founder Trevor Smith to discuss how his powerful action hub is advancing the fight for reparations in New York City.

In this personal essay, Dominique Morgan details how something as simple as going to the restroom became a trial for Black trans women.