For those who never get the chance to speak about their lived experiences in public, protest is the only opportunity to make their voices heard.

The more you read about the church, the more awe you feel for its historic resilience amidst white-supremacist terror.

Until we take measures to attack the problem head-on, student debt will continue to drag on the American economy. We cannot stand for that.

Alicia Garza and two friends first tweeted #BlackLivesMatter to spark a conversation after the death of Trayvon Martin. Three years later, their rallying cry has gained significant national attention.

In Maryland, a bill awaits the signature of Gov. Larry Hogan that would restore voting rights to nearly 40,000 ex-felons, and would be particularly beneficial to African Americans.

Disenfranchisement of ex-felons can have a measurable impact on election results.

The future of this nation will depend on all Americans having, and using, their fair say at the ballot.

Despite some improvements, the right to vote is under the most sustained attack since the passage of the VRA.

The DoJ's new report traces the pattern of racial bias from traffic stops to arrests to the courtroom and, finally, to a cycle of incarceration and indebtedness.

During Black History Month, we honor those whose contributions to our nation and world seem incalculable. But instead of setting them apart, let's learn from their example.