'Slave owner' spray painted on George Washington monument in Chicago
A monument to President George Washington that has stood in Chicago for more than a hundred years was spray painted with the words "slave owner."
Autopsy: Rayshard Brooks' death considered homicide, shot twice in the back
The Fulton County DA said his office was "still experiencing some difficulty in obtaining all of the body cam and dash cam footage from the Atlanta Police Department."
Woman apologizes after backlash from confronting San Francisco homeowner over Black Lives Matter message
The video, which has been retweeted 155,000 times, has sparked accusations of racism and led a cosmetics distributor to cut ties with Lisa Alexander, founder and CEO of LaFace Skincare.
Reward offered for suspect who set fast-food restaurant on fire
Reward being offered in the police search for the person responsible for starting a fire at the Wendy's restaurant in southwest Atlanta.
Las Vegas police officer shot during Floyd protests is paralyzed from the neck down
Las Vegas Police Officer Shay Mikalonis, 29, is paralyzed from the neck down after being shot at a George Floyd protest. He is on a ventilator and unable to speak.
Atlanta Hawks make Juneteenth a paid holiday for employees
Starting this year, the commemoration of the end of slavery will be a permanent, paid holiday for all Hawks employees.
Atlanta police kill black man who was sleeping in a car, blocking Wendy's drive-thru
Protests erupted after Atlanta police shot and killed a black man named Rayshard Brooks, who was sleeping in a car, blocking a Wendy's drive-thru Friday night. Police say he resisted arrest.
Atlanta's police chief resigns after officers kill man who was sleeping in Wendy's drive-thru
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigned on Saturday, less than 24 hours after police shot and killed a black man named Rayshard Brooks who was sleeping in a Wendy's drive-thru.
Wendy's where black man was killed by Atlanta police on fire Saturday night
The Wendy's restaurant in Atlanta where police shot and killed a black man named Rayshard Brooks was burning on Saturday night.
House Music Peace March in Chicago: We want to couple our hands with our white brothers
One of the original founders of House Music says some 35 years ago when racial tension in Chicago was high, his music played a role in helping people find peace. Hoping to do good once again, he’s back at it.
Clemson University football players lead 'March for Change'
Clemson University football players quarterback Trevor Lawrence, linebacker Mike Jones Jr., wide receiver Cornell Powell and running back Darien Rencher organized a "March for Change" on campus Saturday.
University fires fencing coach for saying Lincoln made a mistake ending slavery, other racist remarks
St. John's University has fired assistant fencing coach Boris Vaksman for racist remarks including that the "majority" of blacks are troublemakers because "they don't want to work," and steal, do drugs and kill. He also said on video that President Lincoln made a mistake ending slavery.
Investigation underway after black man found dead, hanging from tree; police first said it was suicide
After outrage from the community, authorities are taking another look at the death of a black man, Robert Fuller, who they first said had committed suicide. He was found hanging from a tree near city hall early Wednesday morning.
Statue of Confederate president Jefferson Davis removed from Kentucky state capitol
On Saturday, the democratic governor of Kentucky pushed the button to remove the statue of Confederate president Jefferson Davis from its location in the state capitol. "Now, every child who walks into their capitol feels welcome," Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted.
Amazon considers removing 'Dukes of Hazzard' from its streaming library over Confederate flag: report
Amazon is reportedly considering removing the immensely popular 1970s series “The Dukes of Hazzard” from its streaming library as it reviews its content offerings in the wake of racial tensions and protests happening throughout the U.S.
Deer runs into Black Lives Matter marchers in NJ, injuring 3, 1 seriously
Authorities say a woman marching in a Black Lives Matter protest in New Jersey was seriously injured and two others were also hurt when a deer suddenly ran into the crowd.
Derek Chauvin, the officer who killed George Floyd, will get pension even if convicted of murder
Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, who has been charged with murdering George Floyd, will get his police pension even if he is convicted of murder, officials say.
Pressure grows in Mississippi to remove Confederate symbol from state flag
Pressure is growing in Mississippi to change the state flag, which features the Confederate symbol in one corner. The population of Mississippi is 38 percent black.
North Carolina man arrested after allegedly calling African American church, threatening to burn it down
A North Carolina man was taken into custody for allegedly threatening to burn down a predominantly African American church according to the Department of Justice.
Video shows counter-protester kneeling on another man's neck during peaceful protest in NJ
The incident, which immediately inspired community backlash, happened in the rural suburb Franklinville on Monday.



















