The National Mall never displayed a statue of Floyd. The claim originated on a satirical news website. Floyd was killed in ...

A member of the cultural group suggested the Sons of Italy in upstate New York, and the private group agreed to accept the statue. It was re-installed in July 2024 and rededicated two months later ...

In celebration of Black History Month in February, MPR News is highlighting Black history throughout the state. From a fur ...

Trump's announcement had come at a time of conservative backlash against efforts to take down statues dedicated to ...

Letter writers discuss DEI programs in the military, paying tribute to a Norfolk native and Virginia Medicaid reimbursement.

A Trump executive order gives federal officials more power to target protesters who vandalize monuments in protest.

During his second week in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to revive plans to build a “National ...

There has never been a statue of George Floyd at the National Mall in Washington, contrary to a false claim online that a ...

After President Trump ordered a temporary freeze on civil rights litigation, the future of the DOJ's consent decrees with ...

I have been accused many times of having my nose buried in a book. It’s true. Is there anything better than diving into a new book? It’s a jump into the unknown that offers adventure ...

Each February, the African American legacy that shaped America is honored during Black History Month. Here are some places to ...

Irvin Weathersby Jr. explores America’s museums and monuments in his new book, “In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy ...