About Civic Root

Progressive news, rooted in community.

News and analysis from a progressive perspective, with a focus on Black communities, civil rights and the policies that shape everyday life.

We draw on reporting from progressive and Black-owned outlets and link every source.

Everything we publish is based on real, verified reporting and research, written in our own words, with sources linked.

Civic Root is one of the independent sites created by Cara Coley in Miami, Florida.