civil rights

“I am proud to endorse Dr. Michael Crawford for State Representative because it is time for a new season, a new voice, a new energy." Rev. Jesse Jackson #RevJesseJackson

“This family deserves more than bread crumbs, they are owed the full truth about what happened to Jaheim. We believe that police body camera and dash-camera footage can provide that. We thank Family Dollar for their cooperation and transparency by providing us with the footage they have.” #BenCrump

The case was the result of a joint investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois, the FBI-Springfield Field Office, and the Illinois State Police Division of Internal Investigation...

“As our nation continues to grapple with the demons of our past and present, historic days make us hopeful for our future." #BenCrump

“It is a horrible truth that our legal team had to push relentlessly for nearly a year to obtain the unredacted video of Christian Hall’s killing. When we have to push so hard, it begs the question: ‘What is there to hide?’"

“My friend Tim Black spent every day of his life pouring his best into others. As an educator, a community activist, a civil rights activist, a political activist, a confidante, an elder, and a sage, Tim gave his all to all of us."

Color of Change petition calls Google’s block on advertisers searching for social justice content “unacceptable.”