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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Key West installs new permanent rainbow crosswalks
Key West workers have installed permanent rainbow crosswalks on the Florida island city’s main thoroughfare.
Landmark ruling fuels calls for Florida LGBTQ protections
LGBTQ advocates are hailing Monday’s landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that gay, lesbian and transgender workers are covered by federal anti-discrimination laws, but they say Florida needs to do more.
Supreme Court rules gay, lesbian and transgender workers protected from job discrimination
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
DC mayor sued over 'Black Lives Matter' street painting
A lawsuit is challenging Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s move to paint “Black Lives Matter” in giant yellow letters down the city’s 16th Street near the White House, alleging she is violating the First Amendment’s establishment clause by showing a preference to what it calls a “cult orthodoxy.”
Trayvon Martin's mother calls for more cops, says she disagrees with calls to 'defund' police: report
Calls to defund police departments have increased in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.
10 Florida SWAT officers quit unit over ‘political climate’: report
The letter and resignations came as police officers across the U.S. were facing a high level of scrutiny and criticism following the May 25 death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.
St. Pete tattoo parlor offers to cover up hate and racist symbols for free
A St. Petersburg tattoo shop wants to help people move past hate by offering cover-ups on racist ink -- for free.
Band-Aid adds line of bandage colors to represent different skin tones
In response to the ongoing protests that have erupted in response to systemic racism in America, Band-Aid has announced additions to its product line by offering colors that match different skin tone in order to “embrace the beauty of diverse skin.”
Pulling down statues of racists? Africa's done it for years
Queen Victoria, Cecil Rhodes, King Leopold. Statues honoring these leaders of colonial rule have been pulled down over the years in Africa.
Washington state woman arrested, accused of setting 5 police vehicles ablaze in George Floyd riots
A 25-year-old Tacoma woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly lighting five unmarked Seattle police vehicles on fire during riots at the end of last month.
NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.