CIVIL RIGHTS

On Thursday Feb. 23, the Lowe Art Museum hosted an After Hours event celebrating the life and work of famed Civil Rights era artist, Charles White. Generously loaned to the museum by collector Arthur Primas — whose daughter Kathryn Primas is a UM alumna — White’s works highlight the importance of Black dignity and humanity during the Civil Rights era.

In a news conference, Civil Rights attorney Ben Crump said he will file a notice of claim with intent to sue the State of N.Y., the FBI and the CIA for 100 million dollars for the alleged assassination of Malcolm X.

Civil rights activist Mamie King-Chalmers has died in Detroit at the age of 81.

By Antoine M ThompsonWe are a few days away from one of the biggest elections in our community and country. After the election of President Barack Obama in 2008, low turnout and apathy led to many candidates losing the 2010 midterm elections which ushered in and legitimized 12 years of grievance politics and radical hate. Black communities and all fair-minded Americans are still reeling from ramifications of those elections. In 2010 President Obama and democratic leaders were besieged by Tea Party candidates at a time when communities of color were just beginning to see glimmers of hope. They were successful at taking control of key federal and state offices, which in turn derailed much of President Obama’s agenda.

Mid-air, the migrants learned they were bound for Martha's Vineyard rather than Boston and those who had "induced" them to travel under "these false pretenses disappeared, lawyers representing some of them say.

By Stacy M. BrownNational Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) President and CEO Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has received the President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service and Civil Rights. Chavis received the award during a ceremony Friday at Morehouse College in Atlanta. “We are committed to achieving #10MillionMoreBlackVoters.”In addition to Chavis, awards were provided to pay tribute to the Atlanta Student Movement, civil rights leaders, and others who have shaped American history. “I thank President Biden for the Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service and Civil Rights.

Her plans for Black Floridians – from economic justice to fighting for Civil Rights, and more – are as aggressive as they are necessary. Of course, the fight for Black rights – including our Civil Rights – is far from relegated to history. Our Civil Rights – which many Americans fought, bled, and died for – are under attack once again, particularly at the ballot box. Nikki will always stand on the side of expanding our Civil Rights, not limiting them as Governor DeSantis has done. As Governor, Nikki knows the most important thing she can do is to improve economic outcomes for Black Floridians.

Throughout its multiple spinoffs, "Star Trek" has continued to explore social issues, including race, gender, disabilities and more.

Much of what he’s proposing looks similar to former President Donald Trump’s agenda: preventing undocumented immigrants from being located in Florida, setting up an agency to investigate voting fraud despite little evidence it’s a widespread problem and trying to squash the ideas behind critical race theory.

Former prosecutor David Henderson explained that Britney Spears' statements illustrate that the conservatorship is having deleterious effects on her life.

Civil Rights attorney David Henderson explains why the police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright may not face criminal charges under Minnesota law.

"They did not do any damage," Civil Rights attorney David Henderson told CNBC's "The News with Shepard Smith."

We celebrate Martin Luther King Day around the activist’s January birthday, which is Jan. 15.

Desmond Logan, 35, a former officer with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), was sentenced by the Honorable Curtis L. Collier, U.S. District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Logan will serve 20 years in prison with three years of supervised release for crimes involving sexual misconduct while on duty. Logan previously pleaded guilty to two civil rights offenses on Sept. 12, 2019. The Department of Justice will vigorously prosecute officers who commit sexual assault, said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Division. This case is a reminder that sexual assault allegations involving law enforcement officers should be fully investigated.

Human trafficking is our generations form of physical and psychological captivity. Forced labor deprives victims their basic human rights and strips away their dignity. Labor trafficking schemes are deplorable and do not have place in modern society. My office remains committed to combatting all forms of human trafficking and holding perpetrators accountable for their criminal actions, said U.S. Attorney Murray. If convicted of forced labor, the defendant faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, as well a mandatory restitution.

From Executive Producer Damon Bware Vanzant comes a gripping New reality series Carib Life ATL this Spring to FaceBook Watch. And youre going to be captivated! To the world Atlanta is recognized for its rich Civil Rights legacy and renowned TV, film and music industries. But what many dont know is that beneath this historical and entertainment landscape lies a massive Caribbean community with representation from every Island and country within the Caribbean diaspora.

Hello, my name is Eric Dreiband and I am the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Justice. As Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, it is both my duty and my privilege to enforce the federal civil rights laws and, with our dedicated law enforcement colleagues, to protect the civil rights of all persons in our country. It is the duty of government to secure these rights, and one way we do so is by enforcing federal hate crimes laws. Today, we and the grand jury allege that the Defendant committed federal hate crimes, and that he committed these violent crimes to frighten and intimidate the Hispanic community. I now turn the podium over to Luis Quesada, the FBIs Special Agent in Charge of the El Paso FBI office.

Thomas is expected to be presented in White Plains federal court later today. Every American should be free to live and worship in safety, said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband for the Civil Rights Division. The federal penalties for this type of attack are severe and justified. Thomas declared to dozens of assembled congregants, no one is leaving, and attacked the group with an 18-inch machete. Following the attack, Thomas traveled in a car to New York City, and he was stopped in Harlem by members of the New York City Police Department.

If you grew up in the ‘90s or have a school-age daughter, then you're probably familiar with the brand American Girl, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since 1986, the business has sold more than 29 million dolls and more than 153 million books. This summer, it will release a new historical doll, Melody, the company’s third African-American doll. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Jericka Duncan goes inside the design studio for the first exclusive look.

Bob Schieffer hosts "CBS News: 50 Years Later, Civil Rights" live symposium This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The landmark legislation signed by President Lyndon Johnson outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Bob Schieffer, who will host "CBS News: 50 Years Later, Civil Rights" tonight, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to preview the special symposium.