Kushner says Black people must ‘want to be successful’
“President Trump’s policies are the policies that can help people break out of the problems that they’re complaining about, but he can’t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful,” Kushner said during an interview.
“President Trump’s policies are the policies that can help people break out of the problems that they’re complaining about, but he can’t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful,” Kushner said during an interview.
Culture Conversations: Revolt TV owned by Sean 'Diddy' Combs relaunches 'Vote Or Die' campaign
Sean "Diddy" Combs has relaunched his "Vote or Die!" campaign for the 2020 presidential election, with a slew of new initiatives, in partnership with his hip-hop network Revolt TV.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has relaunched his "Vote or Die!" campaign for the 2020 presidential election, with a slew of new initiatives, in partnership with his hip-hop network Revolt TV.
Starbucks praises Black barista's response to mask-eschewing customer who yelled ‘f--- Black Lives Matter'
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.
Women’s March 2020: What you need to know
Three years ago, D.C. was the epicenter of the largest protest in modern history as millions of protesters took to the streets for Women’s Marches.
Three years ago, D.C. was the epicenter of the largest protest in modern history as millions of protesters took to the streets for Women’s Marches.
Culture Conversations: Lincoln Project's Rina Shah and mail-in voting survival guide
In this week's episode, we speak to Rina Shah of the Lincoln Project and also share a mail-in voter survival guide for the upcoming US presidential election featuring a special panel.
In this week's episode, we speak to Rina Shah of the Lincoln Project and also share a mail-in voter survival guide for the upcoming US presidential election featuring a special panel.
Barbie takes stand against racism in latest vlog
The Mattel doll got animated about addressing racial bias and discrimination in a new video posted on the Barbie YouTube page, in a discussion with her pal Nikki, a Black doll.
The Mattel doll got animated about addressing racial bias and discrimination in a new video posted on the Barbie YouTube page, in a discussion with her pal Nikki, a Black doll.
Black man serving life for stealing hedge clippers paroled in Louisiana
A Black man whose life sentence for making off with hedge clippers in a 1997 burglary drew scathing criticism from the chief justice of Louisiana’s Supreme Court was granted parole Thursday.
A Black man whose life sentence for making off with hedge clippers in a 1997 burglary drew scathing criticism from the chief justice of Louisiana’s Supreme Court was granted parole Thursday.
Yelp's new feature flags businesses accused of racism
What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?
What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?
Kyle Rittenhouse won't be charged for gun offense in Illinois: prosecutors
The Lake County state’s attorney’s office says it will not file additional charges against Kyle Rittenhouse in connection to the gun he allegedly used to fatally shoot two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
The Lake County state’s attorney’s office says it will not file additional charges against Kyle Rittenhouse in connection to the gun he allegedly used to fatally shoot two people during protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Amy Coney Barrett: George Floyd video was 'very, very personal for my family'
When asked Tuesday about the video of George Floyd’s death, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it is “obvious” racism persists in the U.S., but the issue of how the country should address it is up to policymakers, not judges.
When asked Tuesday about the video of George Floyd’s death, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it is “obvious” racism persists in the U.S., but the issue of how the country should address it is up to policymakers, not judges.
Colin Kaepernick pens essay calling for the abolishment of police and prisons
But Colin Kapernick said even he missed the larger picture when he took a knee.
But Colin Kapernick said even he missed the larger picture when he took a knee.
'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.
Trans activist, journalist Monica Roberts dies at 58
The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.
The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.
Protesters take to the streets in St. Paul over Chauvin release
Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.
Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.
Black Lives Matter rallies in Minneapolis Thursday
A group protesting the bond release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin gathered outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis Thursday night before marching to the city's First Police Precinct.
A group protesting the bond release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin gathered outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis Thursday night before marching to the city's First Police Precinct.
Jogger detained by Volusia County deputies helps with biased training
A jogger stopped by deputies because he matched the description of another person is now helping law enforcement officers better interact with the communities they protect.
A jogger stopped by deputies because he matched the description of another person is now helping law enforcement officers better interact with the communities they protect.
Detained jogger teams up with sheriff's office for anti-bias training
Wanting to tell his side of the story, Griffin and Sheriff Mike Chitwood have agreed to team up and use the incident as a learning experience.
Wanting to tell his side of the story, Griffin and Sheriff Mike Chitwood have agreed to team up and use the incident as a learning experience.
Orlando to hire 'equity official,' with starting salary around $90K
The city is looking to hire an equity official, someone charged with making Orlando a more racially and socially just place.
The city is looking to hire an equity official, someone charged with making Orlando a more racially and socially just place.
DA: No charges against Officer Mensah in shooting of Alvin Cole
There will be no criminal charges filed against Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah in the shooting death of Alvin Cole, 17, outside Mayfair Mall in February -- the officer's third fatal shooting in five years.
There will be no criminal charges filed against Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah in the shooting death of Alvin Cole, 17, outside Mayfair Mall in February -- the officer's third fatal shooting in five years.
St. Louis couple indicted for waving guns at protesters
A grand jury has indicted the St. Louis couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street.
A grand jury has indicted the St. Louis couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street.