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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Right-wing activist killed in Portland mourned by his friends, President Trump
A supporter of a right-wing group who was shot dead on a Portland, Oregon, street was mourned by both friends and President Donald Trump as a victim of mob violence.
Protesters shift focus to Portland's mayor amid rising tensions
Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, Oregon, shifted their focus to the city’s mayor, and police declared a riot as people broke windows, vandalized a business and set a fire inside the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Blake family urge groups in Kenosha to engage in positive community service
On Tuesday, the family of Jacob Blake hosted a community gathering at the site of Jacob’s shooting.
Fire truck flew Confederate flag at parade on Long Island
Nearly 50 local fire departments participated in a drive-by parade.
Oregon governor beefs up Portland patrols after fatal shooting
Oregon state police will patrol Portland’s nightly protests with help from officers from neighboring communities.
Chadwick Boseman's death leaves saddening mark on rough 2020
But for many, the loss of another major figure such as Boseman is taking a toll.
St. Louis couple charged after BLM protest appear in court
Mark and Patricia McCloskey were in court briefly and did not enter a plea. The judge continued their case until Oct. 6.
Retired athletes, sports debate shows take lead on social justice conversations
During a week in which athletes in several sports walked off the job to protest social and racial injustice, sports networks devoted plenty of airtime to those topics.
Kenosha police chief: 175 arrests in 7 days since shooting of Jacob Blake
Those arrests include people from 44 different cities, the chief said, noting that 102 of the people processed listed addresses from outside Kenosha.
'We belong here:' Menomonee Falls restaurant reopens after receiving racist calls
A call came twice on Thursday evening from an untraceable number. The voice on the other end made comments about George Floyd, used a racial slur and said Jacob Blake "deserved to die."
California moves to consider reparations for slavery
California lawmakers are setting up a task force to study and make recommendations for reparations to African Americans, particularly the descendants of slaves, as the nation struggles again with civil rights and unrest following the latest shooting of a Black man by police.
NFL teams huddling up to devise plans for social change
Teams around the NFL are having conversations about racial injustice and social issues and franchises have begun devising plans to effect change among each other and in the community.
Thousands gather at March on Washington commemorations amid revived racial tensions
Civil rights advocates have begun gathering to highlight police and vigilante violence against Black Americans at a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington.
Protesters surround, follow Sen. Rand Paul in tense confrontation about Breonna Taylor after RNC
Video posted on social media showed Metro Police flanking Paul and his wife as dozens of people confronted him in a Washington street after midnight.
NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.