civil rights

Malcolm X’s daughters are accusing the CIA, FBI, the NYPD and others in a $100-million lawsuit for mishandling their father’s 1965 assassination.

The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil Rights Movement gained traction, has died, his family said Monday. He was 95.

Carroll ISD community members are demanding answers after a report found civil rights violations against Carroll ISD students. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson has the details.

A recent federal report found civil rights violations against Carroll ISD students following claims of racism and bullying. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson has the details.

The Rev. William “Bill” Lawson, a longtime pastor and civil rights leader who helped desegregate Houston and worked with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement, has died. He was 95.

There are new calls for change in Carroll Independent School District after a federal report found civil rights violations against students following claims of racism and bullying.

There are new calls for change in the Carroll school district. They come after a federal report found civil rights violations against students following claims of racism and bullying. Now, both the government, and those families, are calling on the district to work towards a solution.

Community members continue reacting to the news of Dallas Pastor Freddie Haynes resignation from the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Community members continue reacting to the abrupt resignation of Rainbow PUSH Coalition CEO and Dallas pastor Freddie Haynes.

A North Texas pastor has stepped down from his position as CEO and president of a civil rights movement that was previously led by Rev. Jesse Jackson. 

Dr. Frederick Haynes, III, the senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church in Dallas and the president of Rainbow Push Coalition, has stepped down from leadership less than a year after being with the organization.

Dr. Frederick Haynes III has announced that he is resigning from CEO and President of the Rainbow Push Coalition effective immediately. 

Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland are among those marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama.

Alabama family court judge Calvin Williams will be a speaker at an MLK Day celebration. NBC 5’s Vince Sims talks to Williams about a young girl who refused to give up her seat on a bus long before Rosa Parks.

Tonight, a changing of the guard. Last night you heard from Reverend Dr. Frederick Haynes on the heels of his appointment to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Haynes is a prominent North Texas pastor and he has officially taken over as head of the historic nonprofit founded by Reverend Jesse Jackson.

At a ceremony in downtown Dallas, Reverend Doctor Frederick Haynes was installed as the CEO of Rainbow PUSH, a coalition founded by Reverend Jesse Jackson.

A local pastor hand-selected by Rev. Jesse Jackson is now leading the Rainbow Push Organization through the next era of the civil rights movement. NBC 5’s Brittney Johnson sat down with Dr. Frederick Haynes, the Pastor of Dallas’ Friendship West, about what led him to this historic appointment.

A local pastor hand-selected by Rev. Jesse Jackson is now leading the Rainbow Push Organization through the next era of the civil rights movement. NBC 5’s Brittney Johnson sat down with Dr. Frederick Haynes, the Pastor of Dallas’ Friendship West, about what led him to this historic appointment.

The teacher has filed a discrimination complaint alleging that their termination is a violation of federal civil rights law.

A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a venture capital firm’s grant program for businesses run by Black women.