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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Culture Conversations is an engaging and informative FOX 11 digital program aimed at closely examining the issues that our nation is grappling with at this moment: race, inequality, justice, policing, political strength, and what these issues mean to our future.
Culture Conversations is an engaging and informative FOX 11 digital program aimed at closely examining the issues that our nation is grappling with at this moment: race, inequality, justice, policing, political strength, and what these issues mean to our future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lieutenant Anthony Holland has become the first African-American officer in the history of the Linden Fire Department.
Linden 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bill de Blasio says he would be in favor of re-examining if the city seal holds up to contemporary scrutiny.