Stories tagged: "civil rights"

Criminal Justice two Black women holding quilt with photos of relative who was killed by police
Criminal Justice Phoenix Police Controversies May Have Sparked DOJ Probe Into the Department

The Justice Department will look into whether Phoenix police officers have used excessive force, abused people with disabilities, and engaged in other misconduct.

Associated Press Associated Press August 6, 2021 4:05 pm MST
Elections US Supreme Court
Elections ‘Truly a Sad Day’: Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Voter Suppression Laws

The conservative-controlled US Supreme Court upheld Arizona’s laws restricting third-party ballot collection and out-of-precinct voting.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil July 1, 2021 12:58 pm MST
Arizona City of Phoenix
Arizona ‘Keep That Fire Burning:’ Remembering Phoenix Civil Rights Icon Calvin C. Goode

Calvin C. Goode was the second Black Phoenix city councilmember and the longest-tenured elected official. He died on Dec. 23 at 93.

Cheyanne Mumphrey Cheyanne Mumphrey January 18, 2021 2:23 pm MST
Local Economic
Local Thousands March for Economic Justice During 2020 MLK March & Festival

Arizonans marched in downtown Phoenix Monday to honor Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream for equality and economic justice.

Camaron Stevenson Camaron Stevenson January 20, 2020 5:36 pm MST

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