The State of Louisiana currently has about 100 investigators trying to determine the cause of the recent spate of fires devastating a number of historically African American churches throughout the state.

The local sheriff said the fire may have been intentionally set, after a “symbol connected to the white power movement” was found spray-painted in the parking lot. On April 4, FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before Congress that white supremacy is a “persistent, pervasive threat” to U.S. security.

Authorities in southern Louisiana are investigating a string of "suspicious" fires at three African American churches in recent days.

That rampage killed at least 41 people, while an attack on a second mosque in the city not long after killed several more.

Gary Pomerantz's detailed exploration of Bob Cousy's career touches on the heroic moments and the bitter failures of the Boston Celtics, including a shameful history of racial prejudice.

Michelle Obama's autobiography is a powerful demonstration of what a strong woman can make of a “reluctantly” public life.