Nearly a dozen plaintiffs have filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the mayor and police chief in Miami suburb alleging racial profiling, stop-and-frisks and arrests without probable cause and other questionable police tactics against African-American citizens.
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Rick Santorum praised Nelson Mandela for his fight against injustice, much like Republicans are currently facing in the battle over the Affordable Care Act. read more
Rev. Al Sharpton reflects on being around Nelson Mandela during the former South African president's first trip to Harlem after being released from prison. watch
He's not performing pap smears or prostate exams, but the masked character better known as "Creepy Uncle Sam" has returned with a new anti-Obamacare message for America's youth.
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As more and more people sign up for health insurance through the ACA sites, Republicans are resorting to desperate measures to bash the health reform law. watch
Rev. Sharpton is joined by Karen Finney to discuss how conservatives are distorting Nelson Mandela’s work and legacy in order to score political points. watch
A police officer has been suspended in New Mexico after shooting at a minivan with a mother and five children inside of it during a traffic stop gone awry. watch
Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN and civil rights leader Andrew Young explains why Nelson Mandela’s passing should be celebrated as we celebrate his... watch
