NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss
NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.
Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same
During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.
American Airlines allows employees to wear Black Lives Matter pins on uniforms
American Airlines says employees can wear pins supporting Black Lives Matter. The airline is calling it a matter of equality, not politics.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says 'white privilege' helped Steve Nash land Brooklyn Nets coach job
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith slammed the newly-announced hiring of NBA Hall-of-Famer Steve Nash as the Brooklyn Nets head coach, claiming it's "white privilege" that landed him the job.
'This is a humanity issue': Seahawks cancel training camp practice, Carroll calls for social justice
The Seattle Seahawks canceled their Saturday training camp practice and called for everyone to register to vote as athletes continue demanding social justice across America.
Thousands gather at March on Washington commemorations amid revived racial tensions
Civil rights advocates have begun gathering to highlight police and vigilante violence against Black Americans at a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington.
NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
Stanley Cup Playoffs to resume with 3 games each Saturday, Sunday
The NHL's second-round playoff series will resume with three games each on Saturday and Sunday after players prompted the league to postpone two days of action to protest racial injustice.
Mets and Marlins walk off field in protest, leave Black Lives Matter shirt on home plate
Members on each team doffed caps towards the other side before returning to their clubhouses, leaving only the black T-shirt at home.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he wishes he had 'listened earlier' to Colin Kaepernick
Goodell said the players' peaceful protests were never about the American flag.
BLM street painting to become permanent along Hollywood's Walk of Fame
The Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services will close Hollywood Boulevard from Highland Avenue to Orange Drive for five days starting Monday to install a permanent street mural commemorating the June 14 All Black Lives Matter March.
Virginia capital moves forward with Black Lives Matter mural
Officials in Virginia’s capital city have approved a proposal for a 200-foot (61-meter) mural displaying the words “Black Lives Matter” to be painted near the state Capitol building.
Dolly Parton addresses Black Lives Matter movement: 'Of course Black lives matter'
The legendary country star recently spoke to Billboard about the racial tension in the United States and around the world, and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Kentucky AG meets with Breonna Taylor’s family for first time – 5 months after her death
The attorney general of Kentucky extended condolences to the family of Breonna Taylor this week, meeting with them for the first time since Taylor was fatally shot by police during a drug raid in March, according to reports.
No charges for many arrested in ongoing Portland protests
People who have been arrested since late May on non-violent misdemeanor charges during protests that have racked Oregon’s largest city for more than 70 days won’t be prosecuted.
Hundreds sign petition for Elk Grove Village-based Savage Bros. Co. to change logo
An online petition for a candy machine maker based in Elk Grove Village to change its “racist” logo has garnered over 600 signatures.
Ex-Blackhawk Jeremy Roenick on players kneeling: 'The flag means more to me'
"I think the Black Lives Matter has a great message and I think the racial inequality is something that we all have to think about. We all have to work to make this world a better place for everyone but not when it comes to our flag."
Milwaukee activists make their way across the country, delivering a message to small towns
A small group of a activists from Milwaukke are moving across the midwest and headed for the east coast.
Chicago removes last remaining Christopher Columbus statue
The city’s last remaining statue of Christopher Columbus on the South Side has been removed, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting
'A racist symbol of hate': Woman confronts family displaying Confederate flag towel at Evanston beach
The Facebook Live video was recorded Wednesday afternoon, which has garnered over 140,000 views and a lot of support from the community.