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Congressman Al Green Has Always Fought for the Dignity of the People

Congressman Al Green (D-Texas) was escorted out of the State of the Union address after speaking out against President Donald Trump.

In Epps Trial, Concerns Over Prosecutorial Misconduct and Political Agendas

The murder trial of Kevin Epps, executive editor for the legacy Black newspaper SF Bayview, has resumed after a six year hiatus. Epps' supporters are questioning the controversial use of digital animation as supposed new evidence by the DA.
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Beauty and Beast Combined Is Sha’Carri Richardson

Sha’Carri Richardson electrifies every race with power, presence, and an unmistakable voltage. She’s the rare athlete whose elegance and ferocity merge into something the sport can’t look away from.

Justice for Kevin Epps, San Francisco’s Native Son

The trial of Kevin Epps has nothing to do with the impartial pursuit of justice and everything to do with the background of structural injustice that defines prosecutions like this one. 

Battle Lines Being Drawn in Texas and California

As Texas, California and several other states redraw new Congressional District maps, Asian American, Black and Latino advocates fear the power of their votes will be diluted.

Texas Is Aiming for ‘Super Turbocharged Racial Gerrymandering’ Says Democratic Leader Gene Wu

“What they’re trying to do is rewrite the rules in the middle of the game because they know they know they’re going to lose." — Texas state Representative Gene Wu.

Gen Z Mental Health Crisis Requires Cultural Understanding and Proven Treatments

Understanding Gen Z’s mental health requires more than blaming social media or COVID-19—it involves addressing intergenerational trauma, structural racism, and economic instability shaping their lived experiences.

Why Gen Z Grapples with Loneliness, Depression and a Sense of Rejection

Jul 25 | Speakers discuss the many drivers of poor mental health in children and young adults, including poverty, racism, rejection, and the many uncertainties of contemporary American life. They will also discuss novel treatment models.

African Immigrants Feel Targeted by ICE, Despite Following Rules

The largest number of detentions — and subsequent deportations — for African immigrants begin when they show up for immigration hearings at federal courts or Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices.