3rd former Minneapolis officer facing charges related to George Floyd's death released on bail
A third former Minneapolis police officer facing charges connected to the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.
A third former Minneapolis police officer facing charges connected to the death of George Floyd has been released on bail.
‘You should have been George Floyd’: Black baseball player taunted at high school game
Hecklers at an Iowa high school baseball game hurled racist taunts towards the lone black player at Charles City High School.
Hecklers at an Iowa high school baseball game hurled racist taunts towards the lone black player at Charles City High School.
Family warned of jail time for Black Lives Matter chalk art
A family in Washington state could face up to year in jail or be fined no more than $5,000 if they continue to draw chalk on their street in support of Black Lives Matter, a city attorney said.
A family in Washington state could face up to year in jail or be fined no more than $5,000 if they continue to draw chalk on their street in support of Black Lives Matter, a city attorney said.
Little evidence that George Floyd protests spread coronavirus in US
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.
NBA plans to let players show social-justice messages on jerseys
The NBA announced that players will be able to show social-justice statements on the backs of their jerseys when the season restarts on July 30 in Orlando, following delays linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
The NBA announced that players will be able to show social-justice statements on the backs of their jerseys when the season restarts on July 30 in Orlando, following delays linked to the coronavirus pandemic.
Owner of speedway who posted 'Bubba rope' for sale says he's getting death threats
North Carolina racetrack owner Mike Fulp, who posted a "Bubba Rope" for sale on Facebook, says he's been getting death threats and losing sponsors and employees. Fulp broke down in tears and insisted he is not racist as he spoke about the situation.
North Carolina racetrack owner Mike Fulp, who posted a "Bubba Rope" for sale on Facebook, says he's been getting death threats and losing sponsors and employees. Fulp broke down in tears and insisted he is not racist as he spoke about the situation.
Mississippi will soon remove Confederate symbol from flag after historic vote
HISTORIC: Mississippi lawmakers voted on Sunday to remove the Confederate symbol from the state flag, a bill that the Republican governor has promised to sign. The flag will lose its official status as soon as that happens.
HISTORIC: Mississippi lawmakers voted on Sunday to remove the Confederate symbol from the state flag, a bill that the Republican governor has promised to sign. The flag will lose its official status as soon as that happens.
Starbucks, other companies stopping Facebook ads over concerns about racist, violent content
Starbucks has joined other companies who have stopped advertising on Facebook until the social media company does more to stop racist and violent content. Facebook's market value dropped $50 billion on Friday.
Starbucks has joined other companies who have stopped advertising on Facebook until the social media company does more to stop racist and violent content. Facebook's market value dropped $50 billion on Friday.
Pence says he stands against racism, but won't say 'Black Lives Matter'
Vice President Mike Pence says he won't say "Black Lives Matter," because he sees in "the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement a political agenda of the radical left that would defund the police, that would tear down monuments."
Vice President Mike Pence says he won't say "Black Lives Matter," because he sees in "the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement a political agenda of the radical left that would defund the police, that would tear down monuments."
Man murdered at protest over police killing of Breonna Taylor
A man is in custody for allegedly murdering a protester at the ongoing Breonna Taylor protest in Louisville last night. The victim was Tyler Gerth, 27.
A man is in custody for allegedly murdering a protester at the ongoing Breonna Taylor protest in Louisville last night. The victim was Tyler Gerth, 27.
Kansas State football players will boycott team activities until school adopts anti-racism policy
Kansas State football players say they won't attend practices until the school adopts a policy to suspend racist classmates. This comes after a fellow Trump-supporting student tweeted: "Congratulations to George Floyd on being drug free for an entire month!"
Kansas State football players say they won't attend practices until the school adopts a policy to suspend racist classmates. This comes after a fellow Trump-supporting student tweeted: "Congratulations to George Floyd on being drug free for an entire month!"
Four San Jose police officers placed on leave during investigation into racist Facebook posts
The mayor said he expects that any officer expressing racist, anti-Muslim, or menacing comments will be fired.
The mayor said he expects that any officer expressing racist, anti-Muslim, or menacing comments will be fired.
Protesters demand justice for Black security guard killed by police
Protesters gathered in Midlothian Saturday to demand justice for Jemel Roberson, a security guard who was shot to death by police outside a bar in Robbins, Illinois, in 2018.
Protesters gathered in Midlothian Saturday to demand justice for Jemel Roberson, a security guard who was shot to death by police outside a bar in Robbins, Illinois, in 2018.
Police officer fired for posting photo on social media of protester in crosshairs of rifle scope
A police officer in Alabama has been fired for posting a photo on social media of a racial justice protester in the crosshairs of a rifle scope.
A police officer in Alabama has been fired for posting a photo on social media of a racial justice protester in the crosshairs of a rifle scope.
Mississippi state governor says he will sign law to remove Confederate symbol from flag if passed
For the first time ever, the Republican governor of Mississippi has said he will sign a bill to remove the Confederate symbol from the state flag, if that bill is passed by the legislature.
For the first time ever, the Republican governor of Mississippi has said he will sign a bill to remove the Confederate symbol from the state flag, if that bill is passed by the legislature.
Formula One boss claims 'Black people are more racist' than white people
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says that "in lots of cases, Black people are more racist than white people." Lewis Hamilton, the only Black driver in F1, calls that "ignorant and uneducated."
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone says that "in lots of cases, Black people are more racist than white people." Lewis Hamilton, the only Black driver in F1, calls that "ignorant and uneducated."
49ers will fly 'Black Lives Matter' flag at Levi's Stadium
The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.
The 49ers will fly the flag next to the California state flag and the United States flag.
Soccer players kneel before game to show support for Black Lives Matter
Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage players knelt during the national anthem Saturday to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The National Women's Soccer League had said before the game it would support whatever players chose to do.
Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage players knelt during the national anthem Saturday to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. The National Women's Soccer League had said before the game it would support whatever players chose to do.
Thousands gather to demand justice for Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old who died after police chokehold
Elijah McClain, 23, a certified massage therapist and self-taught violin player, was running an errand when police confronted him and put him into a chokehold. He suffered cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital and was taken off life support a week later.
Elijah McClain, 23, a certified massage therapist and self-taught violin player, was running an errand when police confronted him and put him into a chokehold. He suffered cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital and was taken off life support a week later.
Man charged with burning cross on Black teenager's lawn
James Brown, 40, has been charged with burning a cross on a Black teenager's front law after that teen organized a civil rights protest. Police say Brown lived across the street and referred to the teenager using racial slurs.
James Brown, 40, has been charged with burning a cross on a Black teenager's front law after that teen organized a civil rights protest. Police say Brown lived across the street and referred to the teenager using racial slurs.