NOMOAR™ logo NOMOAR™

S.T.O.R.I.E.S.

Historical Timeline

Sequential Timeline of Racist Incidents, Events, and Sites

Map (same filters)
All Time (380) 2020s (35) 2010s (4) 2000s (4) 1990s (13) 1980s (9) 1970s (4) 1960s (43) 1950s (13) 1940s (14) 1930s (4) 1920s (45) 1910s (27) 1900s (7) 1890s (13) 1880s (8) 1870s (15) 1860s (45) 1850s (7) 1840s (6) 1830s (20) 1820s (3) 1810s (1) 1800s (1) 1780s (3) 1770s (9) 1740s (1) 1730s (2) 1710s (1) 1680s (2) 1670s (4) 1660s (9) 1640s (1) 1630s (4) 1620s (1) 1610s (1) 1600s (1)
2026
Islamic Center of San Diego Deadly Shooting
2026

Islamic Center of San Diego Deadly Shooting

A deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in 2026 intensified concerns about anti-Muslim violence and extremist rhetoric[1]. Federal authorities …
2026
institutional cultural violence

Islamic Center of San Diego Deadly Shooting

A deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in 2026 intensified concerns about anti-Muslim violence and extremist rhetoric[1]. Federal authorities continued announcing prosecutions involving racially and religiously motivated violence, including attacks targeting Black churches, threats against Sikh organizations, and assaults …

San Diego, California, CA
African American Asian American Racial violence
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
A deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in 2026 intensified concerns about anti-Muslim violence and extremist rhetoric[1]. Federal authorities continued announcing prosecutions involving racially and religiously motivated violence, including attacks targeting Black churches, threats against Sikh organizations, and assaults on Asian Americans[1]. This event exemplifies the surge in hate crimes targeting Muslim and religious minority communities in the current era[1].
Bureau of Indian Education Graduation Gains and Risks
2026

Bureau of Indian Education Graduation Gains and Risks

Bureau of Indian Education schools showed major graduation gains but faced new risks threatening Indigenous education access[2]. These risks include potential funding …
2026
institutional discrimination

Bureau of Indian Education Graduation Gains and Risks

Bureau of Indian Education schools showed major graduation gains but faced new risks threatening Indigenous education access[2]. These risks include potential funding cuts and policy changes affecting tribal education sovereignty[2].

US, US
Education & schools Indigenous Jim Crow
Full entry →
Read more about this entry
Bureau of Indian Education schools showed major graduation gains but faced new risks threatening Indigenous education access[2]. These risks include potential funding cuts and policy changes affecting tribal education sovereignty[2].
New Federal Housing Law Racial Equity Gaps
2026

New Federal Housing Law Racial Equity Gaps

A new federal housing law added reforms but left major racial-equity and tribal gaps unaddressed[2]. Indigenous and minority communities continue facing housing …
2026
institutional policy

New Federal Housing Law Racial Equity Gaps

A new federal housing law added reforms but left major racial-equity and tribal gaps unaddressed[2]. Indigenous and minority communities continue facing housing discrimination despite the legislation[2].

US, US
Housing & redlining Indigenous
Full entry →
Read more about this entry
A new federal housing law added reforms but left major racial-equity and tribal gaps unaddressed[2]. Indigenous and minority communities continue facing housing discrimination despite the legislation[2].
NAACP $20 Million Black Voter Mobilization Campaign
2026

NAACP $20 Million Black Voter Mobilization Campaign

The NAACP announced a $20 million campaign to mobilize Black voters amid voting rights rollbacks[2]. The campaign responds to intensified federal pressure …
2026
institutional legislation

NAACP $20 Million Black Voter Mobilization Campaign

The NAACP announced a $20 million campaign to mobilize Black voters amid voting rights rollbacks[2]. The campaign responds to intensified federal pressure on state election administration targeting minority voters[2].

US, US
African American Civil rights movement Racial violence Voting rights
Full entry →
Read more about this entry
The NAACP announced a $20 million campaign to mobilize Black voters amid voting rights rollbacks[2]. The campaign responds to intensified federal pressure on state election administration targeting minority voters[2].
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Sovereignty Suit
2026

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Sovereignty Suit

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation sued Kansas to defend tribal sovereignty against state infringement[2]. The lawsuit addresses ongoing challenges to Indigenous land …
2026
institutional court case discrimination

Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Sovereignty Suit

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation sued Kansas to defend tribal sovereignty against state infringement[2]. The lawsuit addresses ongoing challenges to Indigenous land rights and governmental autonomy[2].

Kansas, KS
Indigenous Jim Crow Land & treaties
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation sued Kansas to defend tribal sovereignty against state infringement[2]. The lawsuit addresses ongoing challenges to Indigenous land rights and governmental autonomy[2].
Louisiana v. Callais
2026

Louisiana v. Callais

A 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais eviscerated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)[9]. The ruling opened …
2026
institutional court case discrimination

Louisiana v. Callais

A 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais eviscerated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)[9]. The ruling opened the door for states to enact discriminatory voting maps and laws by clearing the way for vote dilution practices[9]. This …

New Orleans, Louisiana, LA
Jim Crow Voting rights
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
A 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais eviscerated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA)[9]. The ruling opened the door for states to enact discriminatory voting maps and laws by clearing the way for vote dilution practices[9]. This historic blow to the VRA appears to allow Louisiana and other states to engage in discriminatory redistricting without federal oversight[9].
ICE Activity Surges in Chicago Latino Neighborhoods as Detainees Increase
2026

ICE Activity Surges in Chicago Latino Neighborhoods as Detainees Increase

Community organizations reported a significant increase in ICE activity in Chicago Latino neighborhoods including Back of the Yards, Gage Park, and Brighton …
2026
cultural discrimination

ICE Activity Surges in Chicago Latino Neighborhoods as Detainees Increase

Community organizations reported a significant increase in ICE activity in Chicago Latino neighborhoods including Back of the Yards, Gage Park, and Brighton Park over the past two weeks. The Illinois Latino Agenda co-chair stated at least 36 people were taken into ICE …

Chicago, Illinois, IL
Jim Crow Latino
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
Community organizations reported a significant increase in ICE activity in Chicago Latino neighborhoods including Back of the Yards, Gage Park, and Brighton Park over the past two weeks. The Illinois Latino Agenda co-chair stated at least 36 people were taken into ICE custody during this period, prompting advocates to ramp up outreach.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Florida Higher-Education Classroom Censorship
2026

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Florida Higher-Education Classroom Censorship

On July 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking the higher-education provisions of Florida’s …
2026
institutional court case policy

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Florida Higher-Education Classroom Censorship

On July 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking the higher-education provisions of Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act, which restricts teaching on race and gender in universities [1]. This ruling prevents the state from censoring …

Tallahassee, Florida (Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruling), FL
Civil rights movement
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
On July 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a preliminary injunction blocking the higher-education provisions of Florida’s Stop W.O.K.E. Act, which restricts teaching on race and gender in universities [1]. This ruling prevents the state from censoring classroom instruction on racial history and civil rights in higher education institutions [1].
Trump Administration's HUD Probes Alleged Race-Based Dorm Programs at UConn and UMin
2026

Trump Administration's HUD Probes Alleged Race-Based Dorm Programs at UConn and UMin

The Trump administration's Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opened civil-rights investigations into the University of Connecticut and the University of …
2026
institutional cultural discrimination

Trump Administration's HUD Probes Alleged Race-Based Dorm Programs at UConn and UMin

The Trump administration's Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opened civil-rights investigations into the University of Connecticut and the University of Minnesota following complaints that the schools operate dorm programs steering students into campus housing based on race. The agency is …

University of Connecticut and University of Minnesota, US
Education & schools Housing & redlining Jim Crow
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
The Trump administration's Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opened civil-rights investigations into the University of Connecticut and the University of Minnesota following complaints that the schools operate dorm programs steering students into campus housing based on race. The agency is probing whether these programs violate federal civil-rights laws.
Family of Mississippi Teen Nolan Xavier Wells Demand Independent Autopsy Amid Civil Rights Concerns
2026

Family of Mississippi Teen Nolan Xavier Wells Demand Independent Autopsy Amid Civil Rights Concerns

The family of 17-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who died on Horn Island on July 4, 2026, is demanding an independent autopsy and …
2026
cultural violence

Family of Mississippi Teen Nolan Xavier Wells Demand Independent Autopsy Amid Civil Rights Concerns

The family of 17-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who died on Horn Island on July 4, 2026, is demanding an independent autopsy and transparent investigation into his death, with civil rights attorney Ben Crump leading the inquiry. Sheriff's investigators are seeking witnesses from …

Jackson County, MS, MS
Civil rights movement Racial violence
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
The family of 17-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who died on Horn Island on July 4, 2026, is demanding an independent autopsy and transparent investigation into his death, with civil rights attorney Ben Crump leading the inquiry. Sheriff's investigators are seeking witnesses from the island, while the case raises racism concerns as it is currently investigated as a death rather than a homicide pending autopsy results[2][3].
Minnesota Suspends Race-Based Grant Program Following DOJ Civil Rights Review
2026

Minnesota Suspends Race-Based Grant Program Following DOJ Civil Rights Review

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) suspended a race-based grant program that prioritized organizations serving specific communities after the Department of Justice …
2026
institutional cultural discrimination

Minnesota Suspends Race-Based Grant Program Following DOJ Civil Rights Review

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) suspended a race-based grant program that prioritized organizations serving specific communities after the Department of Justice initiated a Title VI civil rights review. The DOJ stated that federal law prohibits recipients of federal funds from deciding …

Minnesota, MN
Civil rights movement Policing
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) suspended a race-based grant program that prioritized organizations serving specific communities after the Department of Justice initiated a Title VI civil rights review. The DOJ stated that federal law prohibits recipients of federal funds from deciding beneficiaries based on race, color, or national origin, leading the state to repeal the statute governing the program.
11th Circuit Appeals Court Strikes Down Higher Education Provisions of Florida's Stop W.O.K.E. Act
2026

11th Circuit Appeals Court Strikes Down Higher Education Provisions of Florida's Stop W.O.K.E. Act

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit struck down the higher education provisions of Florida's 'Stop W.O.K.E.' Act, a 2022 …
2026
institutional court case legislation

11th Circuit Appeals Court Strikes Down Higher Education Provisions of Florida's Stop W.O.K.E. Act

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit struck down the higher education provisions of Florida's 'Stop W.O.K.E.' Act, a 2022 law that prohibited teachers and professors from discussing topics related to race and gender in classrooms. The court ruled the …

Miami, Florida, FL
Labor
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit struck down the higher education provisions of Florida's 'Stop W.O.K.E.' Act, a 2022 law that prohibited teachers and professors from discussing topics related to race and gender in classrooms. The court ruled the provision unconstitutional, describing it as a 'breathtaking assertion of power to ban unpopular ideas' from public discourse in educational centers.
Placeholder illustration for EEOC Rescinds Affirmive-Action Interpretive Guidelines
2026

EEOC Rescinds Affirmive-Action Interpretive Guidelines

On June 30, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted to rescind long-standing affirmative-action interpretive guidelines and related compliance manual provisions under …
2026
institutional policy

EEOC Rescinds Affirmive-Action Interpretive Guidelines

On June 30, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted to rescind long-standing affirmative-action interpretive guidelines and related compliance manual provisions under Title VII. The EEOC described the materials as approximately 40 years old, removing key guidance on workplace affirmative action that …

Washington, DC, DC
Civil rights movement
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
On June 30, 2026, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission voted to rescind long-standing affirmative-action interpretive guidelines and related compliance manual provisions under Title VII. The EEOC described the materials as approximately 40 years old, removing key guidance on workplace affirmative action that had supported civil rights enforcement for minority communities[1].
Federal Register Rescinds Affirmative Action Guidelines Under Title VII
2026

Federal Register Rescinds Affirmative Action Guidelines Under Title VII

The Federal Register published a notice on July 6, 2026, rescinding guidelines on affirmative action appropriate under Title VII of the Civil …
2026
institutional policy

Federal Register Rescinds Affirmative Action Guidelines Under Title VII

The Federal Register published a notice on July 6, 2026, rescinding guidelines on affirmative action appropriate under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII prohibits discrimination against workers based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and …

Washington, D.C., U.S., DC
Civil rights movement
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
The Federal Register published a notice on July 6, 2026, rescinding guidelines on affirmative action appropriate under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII prohibits discrimination against workers based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, and this agency action removes federal guidance supporting affirmative action measures.
Supreme Court Curtails Voting Rights Act Protections for Minority Voters
2026

Supreme Court Curtails Voting Rights Act Protections for Minority Voters

On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais that dramatically …
2026
institutional court case policy

Supreme Court Curtails Voting Rights Act Protections for Minority Voters

On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais that dramatically curtailed minority voters' ability to challenge electoral maps under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The decision limits the …

Washington, DC, DC
Voting rights
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and Robinson v. Callais that dramatically curtailed minority voters' ability to challenge electoral maps under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The decision limits the creation of majority-minority congressional districts, a key tool previously used to remedy voting discrimination in states.
Fourth Circuit Rules Maryland Police Sergeant Not Immune from Racial Bias Suit
2026

Fourth Circuit Rules Maryland Police Sergeant Not Immune from Racial Bias Suit

Last week (late June 2026), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that Maryland State Police Sgt. William Heath …
2026
cultural court case violence

Fourth Circuit Rules Maryland Police Sergeant Not Immune from Racial Bias Suit

Last week (late June 2026), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that Maryland State Police Sgt. William Heath is not entitled to qualified immunity in a racial bias lawsuit brought by two Black officers. The complaint alleges Heath …

Baltimore, MD, MD
African American Policing Racial violence
On map Full entry →
Read more about this entry
Last week (late June 2026), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit ruled that Maryland State Police Sgt. William Heath is not entitled to qualified immunity in a racial bias lawsuit brought by two Black officers. The complaint alleges Heath sent a racist image depicting George Floyd and created a hostile work environment.
Historical photograph: Little Bighorn Battlefield Native American Signage Removed
2026

Little Bighorn Battlefield Native American Signage Removed

National Park Service removed or altered Native American–related signage at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument; tribal leaders and the Northern Cheyenne Tribal …
2026
institutional cultural policy

Little Bighorn Battlefield Native American Signage Removed

National Park Service removed or altered Native American–related signage at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument; tribal leaders and the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council opposed changes to markers at the site. Reported by Military Times and others.

Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Montana, MT
Indigenous Museums & memory
On map Full entry →
Historical photograph: Big Bend National Park Interpretive Content Reviewed
2026

Big Bend National Park Interpretive Content Reviewed

Big Bend National Park, Texas, was listed among parks where Native-related and climate-related interpretive content faced removal or review under the same …
2026
institutional policy

Big Bend National Park Interpretive Content Reviewed

Big Bend National Park, Texas, was listed among parks where Native-related and climate-related interpretive content faced removal or review under the same federal initiative reported by Arizona Central, Reuters, and others.

Big Bend National Park, Texas, TX
Indigenous Land & treaties Museums & memory
On map Full entry →
Historical photograph: Philadelphia Lawsuit Over President's House Exhibit Removal
2026

Philadelphia Lawsuit Over President's House Exhibit Removal

Philadelphia officials filed suit over the dismantling of slavery-related exhibits at the President's House site, citing a 2006 city–federal agreement; AP News …
2026
institutional cultural court case legislation

Philadelphia Lawsuit Over President's House Exhibit Removal

Philadelphia officials filed suit over the dismantling of slavery-related exhibits at the President's House site, citing a 2006 city–federal agreement; AP News and local outlets covered the dispute and judicial review.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA
Land & treaties Museums & memory Slavery & emancipation
On map Full entry →
Tribes Protest Grand Canyon Native History Exhibit Changes
2026

Tribes Protest Grand Canyon Native History Exhibit Changes

Arizona Republic reported tribal nations protested National Park Service actions targeting Native history exhibits and interpretation at Grand Canyon National Park.
Historical photograph: Federal Review of NPS Signs on Native Mistreatment and Climate
2026

Federal Review of NPS Signs on Native Mistreatment and Climate

The Washington Post and Reuters reported national parks were directed to review and remove signage on mistreatment of Native Americans and on …
2026
institutional cultural policy

Federal Review of NPS Signs on Native Mistreatment and Climate

The Washington Post and Reuters reported national parks were directed to review and remove signage on mistreatment of Native Americans and on climate change, affecting many sites across several states.

Department of the Interior / National Park System (national scope), DC
Indigenous Museums & memory
On map Full entry →
Historical photograph: Zion National Park: Indigenous and Climate Interpretation Targeted
2026

Zion National Park: Indigenous and Climate Interpretation Targeted

Zion National Park in Utah was among sites named in coverage of removals or reviews of interpretive material on Indigenous displacement and …
President's House slavery exhibit site in Philadelphia
2026

President's House Slavery Exhibit Removal - Philadelphia

National Park Service workers used crowbars to remove the only federal historic site exhibit commemorating slavery in America — 'The President's House: …
2026
institutional cultural policy

President's House Slavery Exhibit Removal - Philadelphia

National Park Service workers used crowbars to remove the only federal historic site exhibit commemorating slavery in America — 'The President's House: Freedom and Slavery in the Making of a New Nation.'

Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA
Land & treaties Museums & memory Slavery & emancipation
On map Full entry →
2025
Acadia National Park Climate and Indigenous Educational Signs Removed
2025

Acadia National Park Climate and Indigenous Educational Signs Removed

Acadia National Park removed educational signs addressing climate change and Indigenous history, part of broader NPS interpretive changes under federal direction. Covered …