Topic: Sherrilyn Ifill

Demonstrators march down North Capital Street during protest march within sight of the capitol in Washington, June 14, 1963; Demonstrators protest as they celebrate the verdict in the murder trial of Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke along Michigan Avenue on October 5, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (AP/John Rous/Getty/Joshua Lott)

Russia and racism: A brief history

Paul Rosenberg
A device deployed by police goes off in the street as police and protesters clash Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014, in Ferguson, Mo. (AP/Jeff Roberson)

Joan Walsh