It’s been 60 years since Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
Author: Deborah Barfield Berry, USA TODAY
‘This is our history:’ African American churches, museums and landmarks work to preserve Black history
Some historic African American sites across the nation are falling into disrepair. The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund seeks to help.
‘It will not happen overnight’: Can abortion rights drive voters to turn purple states blue?
Pro-abortion and anti-abortion activists are both trying to win over voters in battlegrounds states in the next fight over abortion rights.
‘We’ve slipped into forgetfulness’: Charleston church shooting survivors demand gun control
A church shooting sparked debate over racial tensions in 2015. Then more racial attacks continued. Church members said the violence must stop.
Congress urged to address hate crimes, but ‘hate is a hell of a motivator.’ Will passing laws help?
Some lawmakers urge Congress to support more anti-hate bills and tone down divisive rhetoric as racial attacks continue happening across the country.
Democrats urge Biden to use presidential powers, ‘whatever means necessary’ to protect voters
The Biden administration must push for more ways, including possibly an executive order, to ensure voters this year aren’t turned away, advocates say.
‘People ought to get used to seeing us’: More Black women are running for office
As more Black women run for office, there’s a growing effort to better train, support and encourage them when they jump into the political arena.
Many young people of color aren’t getting the COVID booster. Biden aims to change that
The White House plans to turn to churches and community groups to boost vaccination rates in communities of color, especially among young adults.
Voting rights activists are pushing to speak the language of all voters. It’s not always English.
Voting rights advocates worry a wave of new restrictive election laws could weaken requirements to provide language assistance for some voters.
Flag on the field on voting rights: Faith leaders urge NFL to move 2023 Super Bowl from Arizona
In their fight to protect voting rights, faith leaders plan to urge the NFL to pull the Super Bowl out of Arizona because of restrictive voting laws.