Nevada neighborhood lights up in blue to support law enforcement
An entire neighborhood in Nevada lit up in blue to show their support for local law enforcement.
New York faces challenges amid movement to defund NYPD
Council Member Robert Cornegy Jr., who represents parts of Brooklyn, said reforming the police is a complicated balancing act.
Dolly Parton addresses Black Lives Matter movement: 'Of course Black lives matter'
The legendary country star recently spoke to Billboard about the racial tension in the United States and around the world, and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
Kentucky AG meets with Breonna Taylor’s family for first time – 5 months after her death
The attorney general of Kentucky extended condolences to the family of Breonna Taylor this week, meeting with them for the first time since Taylor was fatally shot by police during a drug raid in March, according to reports.
Cuba Gooding Jr. wears Black Lives Matter mask to court in Manhattan
The Oscar-winning "Jerry Maguire" actor wore a BLM mask backwards during a court proceeding before flashing the wording on the inside at reporters as he departed.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
When it comes to social justice, is the NFL ‘woke’ enough?
Many say the NFL implementing the 'Black National Anthem' during week 1 of play is a shallow gesture towards equity and that there are more substantive measures that can be taken.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
Lawsuit by former chief claims NYPD denies women top leadership roles
A former chief who was one of New York City's highest-ranking female police officials accused the department of denying women the opportunity to advance to senior leadership posts in a federal lawsuit.
Oprah Winfrey sets up billboards outside Louisville, Kentucky for Breonna Taylor
First, Oprah Winfrey put Breonna Taylor on the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine. Now the media mogul is spreading her message with billboards demanding justice for the Kentucky woman shot to death during a police raid.
Biden walks back African American 'diversity' remarks, lauds community's 'diversity of thought'
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden attempted late Thursday to walk back remarks he made favorably comparing the diversity of the Latino community to that of the Black community.
Michelle Obama says she’s been dealing with 'low-grade depression' amid pandemic, racial strife
The former first lady opened up about protests and the coronavirus pandemic in the second episode of “The Michelle Obama Podcast.”
Deaf association sues White House for not providing ASL interpreter at COVID-19 briefings
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
Trump withholds praise for John Lewis, notes he 'didn't come to my inauguration'
President Trump, in a wide-ranging interview with "Axios on HBO" that aired Monday night, refused to praise late civil rights icon and Rep. John Lewis, citing Lewis' decision not to attend his inauguration and State of the Union speeches.
Twitch to help organize esports league, provide scholarships for students at historically Black colleges
The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.
'If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight
Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters, but for generations that allegiance didn’t translate to their own political rise.
Portland protest peaceful after federal presence reduced
The first nightly protest in Portland after a deal was struck for federal agents to withdraw from the city was largely peaceful after state troopers took over patrolling duties outside a federal courthouse.
Driver involved in fatal shooting at Austin protest identified
The man allegedly did not know there was a protest going on in downtown Austin.
Culture Conversations: Entertainment mogul Master P and Comedian Jo Koy share their stories
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