Breonna Taylor: Celebrities speak out against charging decision in case
Actor Kerry Washington urged people to vote, while actor and recording artist Common used quotes from James Baldwin to express his feelings.
Actor Kerry Washington urged people to vote, while actor and recording artist Common used quotes from James Baldwin to express his feelings.
Wanton endangerment: What do charges against officer in Breonna Taylor case mean?
A former Louisville, Kentucky police officer was indicted on three counts of wanton endangerment for firing into neighboring apartments on the night Breonna Taylor was shot and killed. Here is an explanation of what the charges mean.
A former Louisville, Kentucky police officer was indicted on three counts of wanton endangerment for firing into neighboring apartments on the night Breonna Taylor was shot and killed. Here is an explanation of what the charges mean.
LeBron James says he's never condoned violence, but won't stop speaking out
Lakers star LeBron James has finally responded to comments made by Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who challenged James to contribute to a reward to find the man who ambushed two deputies in Compton on Sept. 12, and criticized James' previous comments about racial profiling.
Lakers star LeBron James has finally responded to comments made by Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who challenged James to contribute to a reward to find the man who ambushed two deputies in Compton on Sept. 12, and criticized James' previous comments about racial profiling.
Breonna Taylor: Timeline of events in case
On Sept. 23, a Kentucky grand jury indicted Hankison for shooting into neighboring apartments, but did not charge any officers for their role in Taylor’s death.
On Sept. 23, a Kentucky grand jury indicted Hankison for shooting into neighboring apartments, but did not charge any officers for their role in Taylor’s death.
English assignment listed Kyle Rittenhouse as modern-day hero
The school district apologized and is investigating the assignment that also listed Joseph Rosenbaum, one of the protesters Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of killing.
The school district apologized and is investigating the assignment that also listed Joseph Rosenbaum, one of the protesters Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of killing.
Push by feds has led to more than 300 arrests in US protests following death of George Floyd
The Trump administration’s crackdown has already led to more than 300 arrests on federal crimes in the protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd.
The Trump administration’s crackdown has already led to more than 300 arrests on federal crimes in the protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd.
Dearborn Catholic priest compared BLM to 9/11 attackers in homily
The pastor of a Roman Catholic church in suburban Detroit is apologizing after a fellow priest likened Black Lives Matter to the people responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
The pastor of a Roman Catholic church in suburban Detroit is apologizing after a fellow priest likened Black Lives Matter to the people responsible for the 9/11 attacks.
Louisville reaches $12M settlement with family of Breonna Taylor
The City of Louisville has reached a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, the EMT who was fatally shot in her sleep on March 13 by officers executing a no-knock warrant, FOX News reported.
The City of Louisville has reached a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, the EMT who was fatally shot in her sleep on March 13 by officers executing a no-knock warrant, FOX News reported.
Protesters block buses outside NBA bubble at Walt Disney World, demand justice for Salaythis Melvin
Among their chants: “Black Lives Matter” and “LeBron can you help us?” Some also carried signs with messages such as “Russell Stand With Us.”
Among their chants: “Black Lives Matter” and “LeBron can you help us?” Some also carried signs with messages such as “Russell Stand With Us.”
Packers 'stand united for social justice,' stay in locker room for anthem
Packers players have made multiple mentions of a social justice plan in the off-season following the death of George Floyd.
Packers players have made multiple mentions of a social justice plan in the off-season following the death of George Floyd.
NFL players open season silently protesting racial injustice amid empty stadiums
NFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms or raised fists in protest for pregame ceremonies on the first full Sunday of the football season.
NFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms or raised fists in protest for pregame ceremonies on the first full Sunday of the football season.
Nearly 100 acres purchased in Georgia, hopes to create 'safe haven' for black families
Over a dozen African-American families joined forces to purchase over 90 acres of land, with the goal of creating a 'safe haven' in Georgia.
Over a dozen African-American families joined forces to purchase over 90 acres of land, with the goal of creating a 'safe haven' in Georgia.
'We want justice:' Jacob Blake's family holds Milwaukee march, rally
The family has already marched in Kenosha. Saturday, they brought their message, signs and microphones to Milwaukee.
The family has already marched in Kenosha. Saturday, they brought their message, signs and microphones to Milwaukee.
NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss
NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.
NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.
Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same
During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.
During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.
George Floyd's family starting nonprofit foundation in his memory
The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend.
The family of George Floyd announced Thursday they will formally launch a nonprofit foundation in honor of him at a homelessness event in Minneapolis this weekend.
American Airlines allows employees to wear Black Lives Matter pins on uniforms
American Airlines says employees can wear pins supporting Black Lives Matter. The airline is calling it a matter of equality, not politics.
American Airlines says employees can wear pins supporting Black Lives Matter. The airline is calling it a matter of equality, not politics.
Rochester police leaders retire en masse following suffocation death of Daniel Prude
Top police leaders in Rochester are retiring en masse amid criticism of the city’s handling of the the suffocation death of Daniel Prude.
Top police leaders in Rochester are retiring en masse amid criticism of the city’s handling of the the suffocation death of Daniel Prude.
Protesters to gather at Orlando City Hall and demand justice for Salaythis Melvin
Salaythis Melvin was a 22-year-old shot and killed by a deputy outside of the Florida Mall on August 7th.
Salaythis Melvin was a 22-year-old shot and killed by a deputy outside of the Florida Mall on August 7th.
Another protest expected at the Florida Mall, will demand justice for Salaythis Melvin
The group is demanding justice for Salaythis Melvin, a 22-year-old shot and killed by a deputy outside of the Florida Mall on August 7th.
The group is demanding justice for Salaythis Melvin, a 22-year-old shot and killed by a deputy outside of the Florida Mall on August 7th.