Despite coronavirus threat, Black voters wary of voting by mail
For many, historical skepticism of a system that tried to keep Black people from the polls and worries that a mailed ballot won't get counted outweigh the prospect of long lines and health dangers from a virus that's disproportionately affected communities of color. Ironically, suspicion of mail-in voting aligns with the views of President Donald Trump, whom many Black voters want out of office.
Twitter permanently bans former KKK leader David Duke
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has been banned from Twitter for breaking the social media platform’s site’s rules.
Black family showered with 'world of love' after receiving racist letter on twins' graduation celebration
The Sproul family, who live in Yulee, Florida, received a hateful letter in their mailbox targeting the 18-year-old high school grads.
Someone set fire to Berkeley church after members put up Black Lives Matter banner
"Repent your ways. Black people are here to stay. We are not going anywhere," says Pastor McBride.
NCAA will allow student-athletes to display social justice statements on uniforms
the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved new rules that will allow student-athletes in all sports to wear patches on their uniforms in honor and support of social justice issues.
Breonna Taylor to be honored on September cover of Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine
It will be the first time in 20 years that media mogul Oprah Winfrey will not be featured on the cover, according to the publication.
US agents in Portland set to pull back, but tensions simmer
The Trump administration and Oregon leaders declared victory after it was announced that U.S. agents guarding a federal courthouse during violent demonstrations in Portland will pull back, but it wasn’t clear the agreement will reduce tensions that have led to more than two months of protests.
Wildlife Conservation Society apologizes for putting man on display in Monkey House in 1906
The organization that runs New York's Bronx Zoo is apologizing for racism in the zoo's past, including putting Ota Benga, a central African man, on display in the Monkey House in 1906.
Anti-police protest outside NYPD commissioner's home
Protesters gathered outside of NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea’s apartment as part of a 24-hour demonstration against police.
NJ fire department promotes first African-American officer
Lieutenant Anthony Holland has become the first African-American officer in the history of the Linden Fire Department.
Trader Joe's to keep popular international food labels, denies packaging is racist
Trader Joe's seemed to reverse a decision to rebrand some of its international food labels, denying that the packaging is racist.
Edward James Olmos slams Television Academy for overlooking Latinx actors for Emmy nominations
As the conversation continues regarding diversity and inclusivity everywhere, it also includes Hollywood. After the nominations for this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards were announced, some were left stunned as the Latinx community continues to be underrepresented and overlooked by the Television Academy.
NY faces lawsuit over licenses that limit gender to 'M' or 'F'
A lawsuit filed in federal court in New York City names Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the commissioner of the state Department of Motor Vehicles as defendants.
Mayor: New York City seal should be re-examined
Bill de Blasio says he would be in favor of re-examining if the city seal holds up to contemporary scrutiny.
‘End Racism’ and ‘It Takes All of Us’ will be displayed on NFL end zone borders for season home openers
Fans anticipating the upcoming 2020 NFL season will notice a change in the end zones consisting of bold font that spells out the messages: “End Racism” and “It Takes All of Us,” for home openers, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, who tweeted the announcement from a memo that was sent out by NFL executive Anna Isaacson.
George Floyd hologram to appear at sites of former Confederate statues in week-long tour
The hologram will tour the southern U.S., "replacing sites of racist symbols with one of hope and transformation," organizers said.
Mayors want US agents blocked from Portland, 5 major cities
The mayors of six U.S. cities are appealing to Congress to make it illegal for the U.S. government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don’t want them.
'Get the he-- out of the country': Mike Ditka slams NFL players who kneel during the national anthem
NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka reiterated his stance against kneeling during the national anthem, saying those who would do so could “get the hell out of the country.”
John Lewis, civil rights icon, honored at U.S. Capitol
Lewis, the conscience of the Congress, is remembered as a hero.