Protest

International Olympic Committee Says Athletes Can Demonstrate Before Competitions in Tokyo

07/22/2021

International Olympic Committee Says Athletes Can Demonstrate Before Competitions in Tokyo

Photo: American sprinters Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos (right) demonstrating during the men's 200-meter medal ceremony at the 1968 Olympic Games.

Let's Stop Calling the Pro-Trump Mob That Stormed the Capitol "Protesters"

01/07/2021

Let's Stop Calling the Pro-Trump Mob That Stormed the Capitol "Protesters"

When pro-Trump extremists stormed the Capitol on Wednesday afternoon, reports surfaced of "protesters" creating chaos as Congress began counting the electoral votes to confirm Joe Biden's presidential victory.

Ready to Protest? Brush Up on Your Rights Before Hitting the Streets

09/25/2020

Ready to Protest? Brush Up on Your Rights Before Hitting the Streets

The right to protest is one of the most crucial components of American democracy.

A Powerful Photo Depicts Civil Rights Icon Alberta Jones "Watching Over" Louisville Protests

09/24/2020

A Powerful Photo Depicts Civil Rights Icon Alberta Jones "Watching Over" Louisville Protests

A powerful photo out of Louisville depicts the banner of a local civil rights icon watching over protests taking place nearly six decades after her murder.

The March on Washington: 57 Years Later, "The Dream Is Still Alive"

08/30/2020

The March on Washington: 57 Years Later, "The Dream Is Still Alive"

Thousands gathered in Washington DC on Aug. 28 to commemorate the original 1963 March on Washington, exactly 57 years later.

Nurses Honor Fallen Peers in Demonstration on Capitol Lawn: "Is My Life Not Worth Protecting?"

07/22/2020

Nurses Honor Fallen Peers in Demonstration on Capitol Lawn: "Is My Life Not Worth Protecting?"

The nation's largest nurses union organized a moving demonstration to demand congressional action to address the ongoing pandemic.

Black Trans Lives Matter, Too — Here's How You Can Support the Movement

06/17/2020

Black Trans Lives Matter, Too — Here's How You Can Support the Movement

On Sunday, June 14, thousands of protesters gathered outside the Brooklyn Museum in New York City in a powerful demonstration supporting the Black trans community, demanding justice for recent lives lost, as well as the disproportionate violence Black trans people face in this country.

Tiffany Haddish Delivers an Emotional Speech Detailing Her Fears as a Black American

06/14/2020

Tiffany Haddish Delivers an Emotional Speech Detailing Her Fears as a Black American

Tiffany Haddish is raising her voice against police violence toward the Black community.

Trevor Noah and 5 Activists Break Down What It Truly Means to Defund and Abolish the Police

06/10/2020

Trevor Noah and 5 Activists Break Down What It Truly Means to Defund and Abolish the Police

As physical and virtual protests continue nationwide in support of the fight for racial justice, calls to defund and abolish the police have sparked debates and called into question what systems would replace law enforcement.

These Teen Activists Met Through Twitter and Organized a Protest of Over 10,000 People

06/09/2020

These Teen Activists Met Through Twitter and Organized a Protest of Over 10,000 People

"If my mom says yes, I'm leading a Nashville protest."

5 Actions You Can Take to Fight Racial Injustice Right Now and Moving Forward

06/08/2020

5 Actions You Can Take to Fight Racial Injustice Right Now and Moving Forward

People across the country and around the globe are calling for justice following the recent killings of Black Americans — George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, among others.

If You're Joining a Black Lives Matter Protest as an Ally, Here Are Dos and Don'ts

06/07/2020

If You're Joining a Black Lives Matter Protest as an Ally, Here Are Dos and Don'ts

As a white or non-Black ally to the Black Lives Matter movement, there are many ways to put in valuable work and make a difference: speaking out on social media platforms, making donations, regularly shopping at Black-owned businesses, voting for representatives who support the movement, and attending Black Lives Matter protests in your area – just as a start.