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.
AG William Barr defends aggressive federal response to protests
Barr pushed back against angry, skeptical Democrats who said Trump’s administration is unconstitutionally suppressing dissent.
Barr pushed back against angry, skeptical Democrats who said Trump’s administration is unconstitutionally suppressing dissent.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
Rep. John Lewis lies in state at Capitol Rotunda, as lawmakers memorialize civil rights icon
Lawmakers memorialized Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., on Monday afternoon as his casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol building to lie in state on the third of six days of programs honoring the civil rights icon.
Lawmakers memorialized Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., on Monday afternoon as his casket arrived at the U.S. Capitol building to lie in state on the third of six days of programs honoring the civil rights icon.
Two released following fatal shooting during Austin protest, no charges at this time
Austin police say that officers reported hearing two separate volleys of gunfire on Congress Avenue just before 10 p.m. Saturday during a Black Lives Matter protest march.
Austin police say that officers reported hearing two separate volleys of gunfire on Congress Avenue just before 10 p.m. Saturday during a Black Lives Matter protest march.
Rifle ammunition, Molotov cocktails found by Portland police responding to shooting
The 60th consecutive day of protests in Portland was punctuated last night by a bag of rifle ammunition and Molotov cocktails found by police responding to the chaotic scene.
The 60th consecutive day of protests in Portland was punctuated last night by a bag of rifle ammunition and Molotov cocktails found by police responding to the chaotic scene.
Central Florida artist honors victims of violence and racial injustice
The artist hopes his art sparks conversation and brings awareness to the incidents.
The artist hopes his art sparks conversation and brings awareness to the incidents.
Hallmark Channel will feature LGBTQ stories in Christmas movies
The holiday season will bring 40 new stories to the annual “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” lineups, including movies with LGBTQ storylines.
The holiday season will bring 40 new stories to the annual “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” lineups, including movies with LGBTQ storylines.
Fairfax County School Board votes to rename Robert E Lee High School after late Congressman John R Lewis
The Fairfax County School Board voted Thursday to rename Springfield's Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis.
The Fairfax County School Board voted Thursday to rename Springfield's Robert E. Lee High School after the late U.S. Congressman John R. Lewis.
Sierra Club reexamines racist history and its own role in 'perpetuating white supremacy'
Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune said Muir's comments continue to hurt people of color.
Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune said Muir's comments continue to hurt people of color.
House votes to remove Confederate statues from Capitol
The House has approved a bill to remove statues of Robert E. Lee and other Confederate leaders from the U.S. Capitol, as well as a bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, the author of the 1857 Dred Scott decision that declared African Americans couldn't be citizens.
The House has approved a bill to remove statues of Robert E. Lee and other Confederate leaders from the U.S. Capitol, as well as a bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, the author of the 1857 Dred Scott decision that declared African Americans couldn't be citizens.
Portland standoff: State asks federal agents to be reined in
The Trump administration is facing growing pushback — in the courts and on the streets — to sending federal agents to Portland, Oregon, and potentially other Democratic-led cities.
The Trump administration is facing growing pushback — in the courts and on the streets — to sending federal agents to Portland, Oregon, and potentially other Democratic-led cities.
Mayors of Portland, Chicago, Atlanta, other big cities demand 'federal forces' withdraw
Several big-city mayors that have seen upticks in violent crime and escalating clashes between police and protesters are demanding federal agents be withdrawn from their cities -- and any plans for more federal deployments be halted.
Several big-city mayors that have seen upticks in violent crime and escalating clashes between police and protesters are demanding federal agents be withdrawn from their cities -- and any plans for more federal deployments be halted.
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
New poll shows majority of voters believe US society is racist
A new poll on race relations in the U.S. shows that a clear majority believe the country has a racism problem.
A new poll on race relations in the U.S. shows that a clear majority believe the country has a racism problem.
Majority of voters reject reducing police funding, despite national push: poll
A majority of voters reject reducing police funding and moving that money to social services, despite a national push in recent weeks from activist groups and some politicians, according to an ABC/Washington Post poll released Tuesday.
A majority of voters reject reducing police funding and moving that money to social services, despite a national push in recent weeks from activist groups and some politicians, according to an ABC/Washington Post poll released Tuesday.
Whole Foods sued by workers for barring BLM face coverings
Whole Foods Market discriminated against its employees when it barred them from wearing Black Lives Matter face coverings while on the job, according to a federal lawsuit filed Monday in Boston.
Whole Foods Market discriminated against its employees when it barred them from wearing Black Lives Matter face coverings while on the job, according to a federal lawsuit filed Monday in Boston.
Body found in wreckage of Minneapolis pawn shop that burned during riots
Authorities say a dead body was located in the wreckage of a pawn shop that burned down during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd.
Authorities say a dead body was located in the wreckage of a pawn shop that burned down during the Minneapolis riots following the death of George Floyd.