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Greg Guithues, a candidate for US House District 2, pledges to combat the erosion of civil rights and advocate for oversight of detention center conditions.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teenager found dead after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, will be remembered at a funeral in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, led by Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Ben Crump. His death has sparked national attention and discussions about racial tension and law enforcement mistrust, with conflicting accounts from authorities and the family’s lawyer about his disappearance.

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teen, was found dead two days after a July 4 boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His family and civil rights leaders, including Rev. Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump, will honor him at a funeral, while ongoing investigations and conflicting accounts of his disappearance fuel discussions about racial tensions and law enforcement scrutiny.

Marc Lamont Hill discusses with scholar Kimberle Crenshaw whether the US is regressing on civil rights. The conversation centers on the nation's historical reckoning and current challenges in this area.

Representative Joyce Beatty celebrated a legal battle victory at the Kennedy Center, driven by her desire to protect the civil rights legacy of President John F. Kennedy.

As the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, the Trump administration's policies on civil rights, immigration, and free speech have led to growing domestic opposition and strained relations with allies. Many Americans express cynicism about the country's future amid these challenges.

The New York State Trial Lawyers Association honored Court of Appeals Associate Justice Jenny Rivera and civil rights attorney Ben Crump at its annual Law Day gala, emphasizing the importance of trial lawyers in upholding equal justice and legal principles. Honorees highlighted the role of attorneys in safeguarding constitutional rights and addressing issues like police brutality through high-profile cases.

The article discusses Americans' perceptions of the country's greatest achievements, highlighting civil rights advancements, moon landings, and military victories. It references Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin's role during the Apollo 11 mission to the moon on July 20, 1969.

The Trump Administration moved oversight of special education and civil rights enforcement from the Department of Education to two separate agencies. Chalkbeat national editor Erica Meltzer provides an analysis of the changes.

Descendants of Frederick Douglass and John Brown discussed civil rights challenges during a Juneteenth visit to WHYY. Kevin Douglass Greene criticized claims of lost rights for African Americans, highlighting historical struggles for equality, and condemned a court ruling that replaced a slavery exhibit at the President’s House Site. Brian Evans joined the visit to the exhibit on Independence Mall.

The Trump administration revealed a list of materials related to civil rights and the environment that the National Park Service removed across the country. The materials were removed from national parks as part of the administration's actions.

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights hosted a 2026 virtual summit addressing risks of AI in perpetuating discrimination, emphasizing the need for guardrails in algorithmic use. Experts highlighted concerns about biased data in policing and called for equitable AI design in government and public services.

The Trump Administration Education Secretary announced plans to shift special education functions to the Department of Health and Human Services and education-related civil rights functions to the Department of Justice. Senator Tim Kaine and others have raised concerns about these proposed changes.

The Trump administration announced that special education and civil rights oversight will no longer be managed by the Department of Education. This decision shifts responsibilities away from the Education Department, though specific new oversight arrangements are not detailed in the provided text.

Rev. Dr. Simon Bouie, a civil rights activist whose challenge to segregation led to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, has died. He was arrested in 1960 for sitting at an all-white lunch counter in Columbia, South Carolina, and his conviction was overturned by the court, which ruled that South Carolina violated constitutional due process protections. Bouie was 86 years old.

The article claims the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been running a scam, with its real goal being to damage the reputations of legitimate groups not associated with racism or extremism. The SPLC's stated mission of civil rights is alleged to be a cover for this activity.

Jerusalem’s Pride and Tolerance march occurred in June as part of gay pride month, with the 2023 event taking a political tone by routing marchers to Israel’s parliament. Attendees noted that while LGBT people in Israel have more civil rights than in many Middle Eastern countries, further progress is still needed.

Civil rights activist Kimberlé Crenshaw discusses speaking truth to power in her memoir 'Backtalker.' Journalist Sally Hayden highlights resilience in war reporting through 'This Is Also a Love Story.' Professor Jeffrey Winters examines oligarch influence on American democracy in 'The Blind Spot.'

Clarence B. Jones, a civil rights activist and key collaborator in drafting Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech, died at 95. He testified in Washington in 1971, reflecting his long-standing involvement in civil rights advocacy.

California's anti-hate program is funding and promoting hate under the guise of civil rights, contradicting its mission to stop hate. The program, aimed at combating hate in the nation's largest state, is instead perpetuating it. This contradiction raises concerns about the effectiveness and intentions of the program.

FBI Director Christopher Wray addressed a civil rights conference in Birmingham, Alabama, invoking Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy to encourage civil rights activists and law enforcement leaders to continue fighting for justice. The speech focused on combating violent, bias-motivated hate crimes that persist in the United States.