Murphy signs legislation making Juneteenth state holiday
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that makes Juneteenth a state holiday. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when word reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that makes Juneteenth a state holiday. Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865, when word reached enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss
NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.
NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.
Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same
During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.
During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.
Target announces plan to increase Black representation in company by 20% over next 3 years
Target says it will increase representation of Black team members in its company by 20 percent over the next three years.
Target says it will increase representation of Black team members in its company by 20 percent over the next three years.
George Floyd's family starting nonprofit foundation in his memory
The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend.
The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend.
Kansas City Chiefs nix face paint, headdresses to start NFL season
Kansas City Chiefs fans who file into Arrowhead Stadium for a masked and socially distanced start to the NFL season won’t be wearing headdresses or face paint amid a nationwide push for racial justice following the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Kansas City Chiefs fans who file into Arrowhead Stadium for a masked and socially distanced start to the NFL season won’t be wearing headdresses or face paint amid a nationwide push for racial justice following the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
American Airlines allows employees to wear Black Lives Matter pins on uniforms
American Airlines says employees can wear pins supporting Black Lives Matter. The airline is calling it a matter of equality, not politics.
American Airlines says employees can wear pins supporting Black Lives Matter. The airline is calling it a matter of equality, not politics.
Rochester police chief, other leaders retire in wake of Daniel Prude's death
Several senior commanders are retiring, the mayor said.
Several senior commanders are retiring, the mayor said.
Naked protesters wear 'spit hoods' outside Rochester police building
Protesters are demanding police accountability and legislation to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies.
Protesters are demanding police accountability and legislation to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies.
Kamala Harris meets Blake family, stops by union training facility
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris met with the family of a Wisconsin man shot by police to kick off her visit.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris met with the family of a Wisconsin man shot by police to kick off her visit.
Racial tensions roiling US pose target for election meddling
The tensions in the United States over racism and policing are likely targets for efforts to interfere in the November election. That's according to lawmakers and experts, who say there are signs that Russia is seeking to exploit the divide.
The tensions in the United States over racism and policing are likely targets for efforts to interfere in the November election. That's according to lawmakers and experts, who say there are signs that Russia is seeking to exploit the divide.
Trump targets 'white privilege' training as 'anti-American'
President Donald Trump has directed the Office of Management and Budget to crack down on federal agencies’ anti-racism training sessions, calling them “divisive, anti-American propaganda.”
President Donald Trump has directed the Office of Management and Budget to crack down on federal agencies’ anti-racism training sessions, calling them “divisive, anti-American propaganda.”
Passenger says car that drove through BLM protest was trying to escape
A passenger in a car that drove through a group of Black Lives Matter protesters in New York's Times Square on Thursday says police have interviewed all six people who were in the car and are continuing to investigate the incident.
A passenger in a car that drove through a group of Black Lives Matter protesters in New York's Times Square on Thursday says police have interviewed all six people who were in the car and are continuing to investigate the incident.
'Black Lives Matter' paint coming to MLK Blvd, not Boardwalk in Atlantic City
The words “Black Lives Matter” will be written large in a public place in Atlantic City on Friday — just not where some demonstrators originally hoped.
The words “Black Lives Matter” will be written large in a public place in Atlantic City on Friday — just not where some demonstrators originally hoped.
Suspect in Portland fatal shooting has been killed in Washington
A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week after a caravan of Donald Trump backers rode through downtown was killed Thursday as investigators moved in to arrest him.
A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week after a caravan of Donald Trump backers rode through downtown was killed Thursday as investigators moved in to arrest him.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says 'white privilege' helped Steve Nash land Brooklyn Nets coach job
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith slammed the newly-announced hiring of NBA Hall-of-Famer Steve Nash as the Brooklyn Nets head coach, claiming it's "white privilege" that landed him the job.
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith slammed the newly-announced hiring of NBA Hall-of-Famer Steve Nash as the Brooklyn Nets head coach, claiming it's "white privilege" that landed him the job.
Rochester cops put hood on Black man killed by asphyxiation, video shows
Daniel Prude died March 30 after he was taken off life support, seven days after the encounter with police in Rochester.
Daniel Prude died March 30 after he was taken off life support, seven days after the encounter with police in Rochester.
Indianapolis Target employee fired for claiming to put bleach in 'Blue Lives Matter' beverage
A former Target employee recently uploaded a video to TikTok which showed the employee making a "Blue Lives Matter" drink that, they alleged, contained bleach.
A former Target employee recently uploaded a video to TikTok which showed the employee making a "Blue Lives Matter" drink that, they alleged, contained bleach.
Kenosha curfew ended; protesters' lawsuit says it's unconstitutional
Protesters in Kenosha have filed a federal class action civil rights lawsuit against the city and county of Kenosha.
Protesters in Kenosha have filed a federal class action civil rights lawsuit against the city and county of Kenosha.
Commissioner Roger Goodell: 'NFL stands with the Black community'
A cop in Wisconsin shooting Jacob Blake in the back "brought forth more feelings of anger, frustration, anguish, fear for many of us in the NFL family," Goodell said.
A cop in Wisconsin shooting Jacob Blake in the back "brought forth more feelings of anger, frustration, anguish, fear for many of us in the NFL family," Goodell said.