Josiah Bates

Marking the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, the National Urban League explored living and earning conditions for Black Americans through that lens.

Half of those surveyed cited racial, ethnic and other biases that can affect treatment.

This is the state of the homeless crisis in America. Many cities and lawmakers are focused on criminalizing rather than helping the most vulnerable people in American cities. And that approach places more pressure on advocates and volunteers who want to help those who have nowhere to sleep, feel safe or take care of basic necessities.

The survey found that adults 30 and under typically disagree that the police are doing a good job in their city.

For eight years in New York City, police stops declined across the five boroughs. Then, in 2022, the number of stops increased by a record margin — at the expense of Black and Latino people.

HB 601 would restrict the power of civilian police oversight boards, a crucial tool for Black people in assessing fair treatment by police.

During a budget presentation, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a proposed $600 million investment in public safety for the next five years.

A report by the Southern Poverty Law Center found that Black students are suspended far more than white students in Alabama.

Across the country, minorities in low-income neighborhoods struggle to find open and high-quality park and playground spaces.

Exposing the harms of the criminal legal system and elevating solutions that keep all people safe.