NASCAR race begins after show of support for Bubba Wallace
In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.
In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.
These companies are changing their branding due to racial stereotypes
Aunt Jemima, Cream of Wheat and Uncle Ben’s are joining other prominent companies across the country to change or evolve their brands to eliminate racially stereotyped branding.
Aunt Jemima, Cream of Wheat and Uncle Ben’s are joining other prominent companies across the country to change or evolve their brands to eliminate racially stereotyped branding.
Protesters march on Juneteenth in Downtown Orlando
Dozens of protesters marched more than a mile to get to city hall from the Orlando Police Department headquarters as part of a Juneteenth Black Lives Matter protest.
Dozens of protesters marched more than a mile to get to city hall from the Orlando Police Department headquarters as part of a Juneteenth Black Lives Matter protest.
America marks Juneteenth as protests bring new attention
In addition to the traditional cookouts and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, Americans were marching, holding sit-ins or car caravan protests
In addition to the traditional cookouts and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, Americans were marching, holding sit-ins or car caravan protests
Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting will be fired
One of three police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor on March 13 is being fired.
One of three police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor on March 13 is being fired.
Here are the Juneteenth events happening around Central Florida
Celebrations of Juneteenth, sometimes called Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, have taken on added meaning this year in the wake of George Floyd's death and global protests demanding racial justice and equality.
Celebrations of Juneteenth, sometimes called Freedom Day or Jubilee Day, have taken on added meaning this year in the wake of George Floyd's death and global protests demanding racial justice and equality.
Florida Representative plans Juneteenth celebration to commemorate the end of slavery
This year on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, Rep. Thompson recognizes the death of George Floyd is bringing to light the injustices the black community still experiences.
This year on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, Rep. Thompson recognizes the death of George Floyd is bringing to light the injustices the black community still experiences.
University of Florida bans 'Gator Bait' chant because of its 'horrific historic racist imagery'
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain - and now national action
In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of "Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing."
In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of "Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing."
Atlanta Pastor Louie Giglio ‘deeply sorry’ for calling slavery ‘white blessing’
Atlanta evangelical megachurch pastor Louie Giglio tearfully apologized after replacing the term "white privilege" with "white blessing" during a roundtable discussion on racism Sunday.
Atlanta evangelical megachurch pastor Louie Giglio tearfully apologized after replacing the term "white privilege" with "white blessing" during a roundtable discussion on racism Sunday.
Cream of Wheat parent scrutinizes iconic chef logo after racism complaints
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
‘If he has the playing ability,’: Trump says he ‘absolutely’ supports Colin Kaepernick’s NFL return
Speaking in an interview at the White House, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” would support Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL.
Speaking in an interview at the White House, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” would support Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL.
Voices of protest, crying for change, ring across US, beyond
They are nurses and doctors, artists, students, construction workers, government employees; black, brown and white; young and old.
They are nurses and doctors, artists, students, construction workers, government employees; black, brown and white; young and old.
‘The Black Lives Matter Foundation,’ unaffiliated with BLM, reportedly receives donations by mistake
A group known as “The Black Lives Matter Foundation,” has reportedly raised nearly $4 million from individuals and various corporations unaware that the foundation has nothing to do with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
A group known as “The Black Lives Matter Foundation,” has reportedly raised nearly $4 million from individuals and various corporations unaware that the foundation has nothing to do with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
Fulton County DA charges officers involved in deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks
Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan have both been charged with multiple counts connected to the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks.
Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan have both been charged with multiple counts connected to the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks.
Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
Aunt Jemima brand to change name and remove image from packaging due to racial stereotype
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Motion to save All Black Lives Matter mural in Hollywood
Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O'Farrell will introduce a motion Wednesday calling for the installation of a permanent memorial commemorating Sunday's massive All Black Lives Matter march through Hollywood.
Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O'Farrell will introduce a motion Wednesday calling for the installation of a permanent memorial commemorating Sunday's massive All Black Lives Matter march through Hollywood.
Boy Scouts to require ‘diversity and inclusion’ merit badge in order to achieve Eagle Scout rank
The Boy Scouts of America announced on Monday they are standing with the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Boy Scouts of America announced on Monday they are standing with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Idaho church to remove Robert E. Lee stained-glass image, repents for ‘white supremacy’
One of the largest churches in Boise, Idaho, apologized for participating in "white supremacy" and announced it is removing the likeness of Confederate Gen.
One of the largest churches in Boise, Idaho, apologized for participating in "white supremacy" and announced it is removing the likeness of Confederate Gen.