Civil Rights

A statue of civil rights pioneer Barbara Rose Johns was unveiled Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in the U.S. Capitol, replacing the statue …

Rep. Ilhan Omar says a routine errand for her son ended in a moment that every parent dreads — a traffic stop …

A young Somali girl has captured international attention after addressing U.S. President Donald Trump in a heartfelt video, questioning the growing discrimination …

When Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) took the House floor recently, she didn’t tiptoe around her message. She delivered it with the force …

Activist Daniel Moodie’s fiery new video is gaining traction on social media as it sounds an alarm over what she calls a …

Tamika Mallory didn’t come to The Root 100 to offer platitudes. She came with a message! It was clear, urgent, and uncompromising. …

What should have been a simple Friendsgiving dinner for nine women in Chesapeake, Virginia spiraled into what they describe as a blatant …

Pennsylvania has officially outlawed hair discrimination. With Gov. Josh Shapiro’s signing of the CROWN Act, the state now joins more than two …

The Trump administration is facing new scrutiny after political commentator, attorney, and correspondent A.B., widely known as Legally Hype (@iamlegallyhype), published a …