Civil Rights & Social Justice

While some politicians seem to think 90's nostalgia reboots mean bringing back tough-on-crime rhetoric, evidence suggests that addressing persisting economic disparity is one way to reduce gun violence.  

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Violence prevention is a tricky topic, with some leaders focusing more on zero-tolerance policies and criminalizing young people. Other strategies suggest a more holistic approach.  

In her new book, 'Shot,' photographer Kathy Shorr tells the stories of gun violence survivors through a collection of moving photographs.

National News

Daveon Coates, 15, and his sister, 11-year-old Tatiyana Coates, were killed in an apparent gang retaliation shooting, police say.

The high school track star was an innocent bystander, caught in the crosshairs of gun violence in Lexington, Kentucky.

Plus, security threat spoils ‘Black Men Uniting’ event at a Seattle middle school and H&M's newest ad tackles what it means to be "ladylike."

Plus, Meek Mill’s cousin shot and killed in Philadelphia and a NYC LGBT activist gets 9 years for assault on gay couple at Dallas BBQ.

Seven-time Grammy nominated singer Joe joined Erica Campbell and GRIFF live at the Allstate Family Reunion! He talks the journey of being an artist and his personal goal of making music that “treated people with respect and had a lot of class.” He also talks about working with Bishop T.D. Jakes on their song, “Closer.” […]

The Windy City is very close to surpassing last year's death toll with four months to go before the year's end.

When arrested, Sommervell County Sheriff’s Deputy William Cox said “the black c–n started killing my boys in Dallas." Thankfully, he lost his job because of it.