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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man charged after Minneapolis officer hit by trash can lid during downtown unrest
A man has been charged after he allegedly threw a 15-pound metal trash can lid at a Minneapolis police officer, striking him in the head during a night of unrest in downtown Minneapolis.
ATF seeks 7 persons of interest in Kenosha arson investigations
At least even people are sought as authorities continue to investigate 20 structure and seven vehicle arsons in Kenosha.
Protesters shift focus to Portland's mayor amid rising tensions
Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, Oregon, shifted their focus to the city’s mayor, and police declared a riot as people broke windows, vandalized a business and set a fire inside the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives.
Oregon governor beefs up Portland patrols after fatal shooting
Oregon state police will patrol Portland’s nightly protests with help from officers from neighboring communities.
NFL reveals more in-game social and racial justice plans
As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL will allow visuals on helmets and caps.
Documentary on the life and death of Breonna Taylor coming to FX, Hulu
"The Killing of Breonna Taylor" will air Sept. 4 on FX and be available for streaming on Hulu, produced by the New York Times.
Retired athletes, sports debate shows take lead on social justice conversations
During a week in which athletes in several sports walked off the job to protest social and racial injustice, sports networks devoted plenty of airtime to those topics.
Central Florida activists look to meet with Orlando Magic to talk about social injustices
Orlando Magic coaches and players met with Orange County Sheriff John Mina when the sports world came to a halt last week after a Kenosha police officer shot Jacob Blake in the back seven times.
NBA players to resume playoffs after brief strike, league confirms
NBA players agreed to resume their season in July at Disney, making clear they intended to chase social justice reform just as passionately as a championship. But the video of Blake’s shooting on Sunday left them so disgusted and dispirited that they wondered whether they should continue playing.
Demonstrators march on Georgia Capitol to demand justice for Trayford Pellerin
A march is underway, to demand justice for Trayford Pellerin in Downtown Atlanta.
Kenosha police union gives its version of Jacob Blake shooting
The Kenosha police union offered the most detailed accounting to date on officers' perspective of the moments leading up to police shooting Jacob Blake seven times in the back.
Former Kenosha alderman has 'no regrets' about his 'call to arms' in wake of protests in city
A former Kenosha alderman has "no regrets" about his "call to arms" on Tuesday, Aug. 25 -- even after an Illinois teenager was charged with murdering a pair of protesters.
Protesters surround, follow Sen. Rand Paul in tense confrontation about Breonna Taylor after RNC
Video posted on social media showed Metro Police flanking Paul and his wife as dozens of people confronted him in a Washington street after midnight.
NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
8 arrested during DC protests, including 5 for allegedly assaulting officers
Police in Washington, D.C., arrested eight people, including five accused of assaulting police officers, during protests late Thursday night into Friday in the wake of President Trump’s Republican National Convention speech at the White House, police said.