Black Women, #MeToo & 'Surviving R. Kelly'
Allegations about the singer date back to 1994.
History
What The LA Teacher Strike Means For The Nation
It's nearly twice as large as last year's strike in West Virginia
'Barely Treading Water': Why The Shutdown Disproportionately Affects Black Americans
As the government shutdown enters its fourth week, federal workers are struggling to make ends meet. But according to Jamiles Lartey, the shutdown is having a disproportionate effect on black workers.
'Muhammad: Forty Introductions' Isn't Setting Out To Satisfy
Michael Muhammad Knight's new book on the religious figure is designed to seduce, educate, and irritate its audience into curiosity about Islam and Muhammad — and on all three fronts it succeeds.
Remembering The Oldest Known Veteran In The U.S.
Family and friends gathered in Austin, Texas, to say goodbye to Richard Overton. He was America's oldest known veteran who died at the age of 112. He fought in World War II and served in Pearl Harbor.
The Longest Government Shutdown In History, No Longer — How 1995 Changed Everything
We've had government shutdowns since the '70s. Early on, they were low on drama and usually quickly resolved. Then came 1995, when the GOP used budget negotiations to push a broad philosophical fight.
Accused Of Florida Rape 70 Years Ago, 4 Black Men Get Posthumous Pardons
The new governor said the arrests and trials, and in two cases the killings, of the Groveland Four were unjust. Families of the men had worked for the pardons. The accuser maintained she did not lie.
Friday News Roundup - International
Surprise election results in the Democratic Republic of Congo, crackdowns on press freedom in Nicaragua and more stories from around the world.
Why Are Migrants From Central America Coming To The U.S.?
The president says we should be worried about immigrants committing acts of violence in the U.S. But many are fleeing violence in their own countries.
6 Boxes Of Files Related To Mumia Abu-Jamal Case Found In Philadelphia Storage Room
Abu-Jamal was convicted of killing a police officer in a racially charged case 30 years ago. The assistant district attorney said her office is reviewing the boxes.