Over 230,000 Pages on MLK Assassination Investigation Unveiled
The U.S. released over 230,000 pages on Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination investigation, revealing FBI memos, leads, and new insights into a landmark case.
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Juneteenth in LA: Celebration and Reflection Amid Tensions
Communities in Los Angeles marked Juneteenth on June 19 with a blend of celebration and reflection as national tensions add urgency to this historic day of freedom.
Ring of Steel: D.C. Readies for U.S. Army’s 250th Anniversary Parade
Washington, D.C. locks down for a massive parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and President Trump’s birthday amid a backdrop of civil protests.
Hundreds Arrested as Anti-ICE Protests Spread Across U.S.
Anti-ICE protests have swept across the United States, leading to over 225 arrests in Los Angeles and sparking solidarity marches from Seattle to Washington, D.C.
Southern California Mayors Demand Halt to ICE Raids Amid Rising Tensions
Over 30 Southern California mayors, led by LA Mayor Karen Bass, call to end ICE raids and pull federal troops after 400+ arrests and a dramatic Boyle Heights enforcement incident.
US Troops in LA Authorized to Detain Protesters Amid Immigration Raids
In Los Angeles, U.S. troops deployed to support immigration raids have the power to detain protesters temporarily—igniting debates on civil-military limits and public safety.
LA Protests Clash with Federal Power in Constitutional Showdown
LA protests ignite a constitutional clash as federal troops deploy without state consent, sparking debates on immigration, civil rights, and press freedom.
DOJ Drops Police Reform Settlements in Floyd and Taylor Cases
In a surprise turn ahead of George Floyd’s 5th anniversary, the DOJ halts police reform settlements in Minneapolis and Louisville, closing investigations into six other agencies.
Activists March in DC to Defend Black History Teaching and Diversity Programs
Activists marched in Washington D.C. on May 3 to protest the Trump administration’s moves to cut diversity programs and change Black history teaching and exhibits.
US Authorities Probe Offensive Texts Targeting Black Americans
A surge of offensive text messages targeting Black Americans has prompted multiple federal and state authorities to launch investigations across several US states.
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