Civil Rights & Social Justice

Ohio Gov. DeWine slams amateur 'sleuths' for illegally barging into daycares, urges proper reporting of fraud

As the holiday quickly approaches, tap in to some ways that you can make a difference, whether big or small, to honor a legend's dream.

Cincinnati honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, 2026. This federal holiday marks Dr. King’s birthday and his fight for civil rights. Communities gather for reflection, music, and service. Events center on unity and justice. The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center plays a key role. Other venues add variety. Cincinnati’s Historical Ties […]

Ohio lawmakers have recently called for inspections at a county jail. This action follows accusations of serving “warden burgers” as punishment. Background on the Controversy In Butler County, Ohio, Sheriff Richard Jones introduced the “warden burger” policy. This meal serves as discipline for inmates in isolation. For example, offenders eat the same burger three times […]

Black people across the globe have long fought for reparations to provide justice to African descendants still reeling from the brutal legacy of slavery and systemic racism.

On Dec. 16, a statue honoring Barbara Rose Johns—a Black teenager whose courage reshaped American education—was unveiled in the U.S. Capitol. In 1951, Johns led a student walkout at her segregated Virginia high school, a bold act that helped dismantle school segregation nationwide. The unveiling marked a powerful shift in historical memory: her statue replaced […]

ICE is already targeting the Somali community in Minnesota indiscriminately as part of the Trump administration's crackdown.

Montgomery Bus Boycott: Pivotal civil rights protest, 13-month struggle, nonviolent action transformed America.

Alan Schmidt filed a federal lawsuit against the Rankin County Sheriff's Office and "Goon Squad" deputies, accusing them of torture.

Rosa Parks’ brave refusal to give up her seat on Dec. 1, 1955, sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and changed history.

Viola Fletcher fought for justice for the Tulsa Race Massacre up until her death on Nov. 24. Here's why she is an icon.

Ohio's cannabis law tightens rules, limiting access despite voter approval. Lawmakers face questions about allegiances.