While Douglass' Cedar Hill home in Anacostia may perch prominently above Washington, D.C.'s highest heights, his life and his impact on President Lincoln were nowhere to be found in the film, The Root DC's Michael Shank points out.
Twitter goes in on Paula Deen after a report suggests that she's racist.
Voting-rights advocates are applauding the decision. But does it mean anything for the long-awaited ruling in Shelby?
Race Manners: You can, but it's not the same. Don't expect to enjoy the style without the scrutiny.
A decline in white births comes at a time when two key civil rights programs may be dismantled.
The ex-president's willingness to speak out on Syria spells disaster for Obama in more ways than one.
Shelby, which is challenging Section 5, has changed, but voter advocates say work is still needed.
She Matters: A revived story sparks an age-old debate about going to college versus getting married.
