Police brutality, ICE, hate crimes and missing Black teens shape Black America and civil rights this week
Category: Civil Rights
Reporting on civil rights enforcement, federal policy rollbacks and the court cases shaping voting, housing and equal protection in the United States.
Black News Jul 5, 2026ICE Under Scrutiny, Patriot Front Marches DC: The Week in Review — July 5, 2026
Patriot Front marches in DC, ICE detains Catholic nun and faces allegations of trying to deport Venezuelans into earthquake zone
Civil Rights Jul 4, 2026What to the Freedman Is the Fourth of July? This Day in Black American History
Revisit Frederick Douglass’ question on July 4th, exploring the Freedmen’s Bureau’s legacy and relevance for Black Americans’ journey
Black News Jul 3, 2026The Reparations Report: July 03, 2026
July 03: Alameda County reparations report approved. Now the real work begins; Evanston’s reparations won’t make up for harms done by housing discrimination.
Black News Jun 29, 2026Rising Hate Crimes & the DOJ Bonfire: A 48-Hour Civil Rights Reckoning
DOJ’s Civil Rights Division lost over 100 attorneys since 2025, weakening hate-crime enforcement amid rising anti-Black hate crimes
Black News Jun 28, 2026Rise in Hate Crimes and Erosion of Civil Rights: A Threat to Black America — June 28, 2026
The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division is facing criticism for its handling of police accountability cases. The division has launched an investigation into the…
Black News Jun 26, 2026The Reparations Report: June 26, 2026
June 26: Barbados Prime Minister Unveils Expanded Caribbean Reparations Plan In Accra, Ghana.
Black News Jun 26, 2026Rising Hate Crimes and Eroding Civil Rights: A Dire 48 Hours for Black America
Historically, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division has played a crucial role in enforcing civil rights laws and addressing police misconduct. However, the…