Pandemic, racism compound concerns about Black suicide rate
Mental health advocates are calling for more specialized federal attention on Black suicides, including research funding.
San Francisco supervisor introduces ‘CAREN' Act to outlaw racially motivated 911 calls
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton on Tuesday introduced an ordinance to outlaw racially motivated 911 calls.
University of Chicago removes tributes to former Illinois senator Stephen Douglas
The University of Chicago has removed a bronze plaque and stone that publicly honored Stephen Douglas, a U.S. senator from Illinois in the 1800s.
Indiana officials investigate report of assault on Black man
A Black man says a group of white men assaulted him and threatened to “get a noose” after claiming that he and his friends had trespassed on private property as they gathered at an Indiana lake over the Fourth of July weekend.
Students, alumni see racist culture at Chicago private school
Randy Pierre's story is one of the hundreds shared by current and former Latin School of Chicago students accusing students and teachers of racism, xenophobia, and abuse at the college prep school, according to an anonymous Instagram account with more than 2,700 followers, Latin Survivors.
‘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.
Black-owned businesses see sales surge amid racism reckoning
Black-owned businesses are enjoying a surge in support amid the national reckoning on racism sparked by George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.
NBA to paint 'Black Lives Matter' on courts in Orlando arenas, report says
In an effort to continue talking about social justice and racial inequality, the league will paint the phrase inside both sidelines, a report states.
Activist suggests replacing DC's Emancipation Memorial with Harriet Tubman monument: 'Fair and equitable'
Some activists pushing for its removal would like to see a monument to an African-American woman in its place
Princeton drops Woodrow Wilson's name from school due to 'racist thinking'
Princeton University will remove President Woodrow Wilson’s name from its public policy school and a residential college, the school’s president announced.
Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future
Country artists have long been hesitant to address racial issues, but the rallies over racial injustice this year have become too important for the genre to ignore.
Yahoo music editor ponders ditching 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
Historic monuments, iconic brands and popular television shows are being reevaluated as the nation wrestles anew with the racism in its history, and the national anthem of the United States is now also a target.
Protesters block traffic in Chicago to raise awareness about violence against Black women
A large group of demonstrators raised awareness about violence against Black women by blocking traffic at the intersection of Ida B. Wells and Michigan Avenue Wednesday night.
Video shows 10-year-old boy stopping driveway basketball game to hide from passing police car
A now-viral video shows a young Black boy hiding from a passing police vehicle while playing basketball at a home in Connecticut.
Bubba Wallace 'relieved' rope in garage wasn't noose targeted at him, acknowledges 'embarrassment'
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace tweeted out a statement on Wednesday about the supposed noose found in his garage, saying that he's "relieved" to know it wasn't meant for him, but embarrassed by the mixup after the FBI ended its hate crime investigation.
Illinois courts to get chief diversity and inclusion officer
The Illinois Supreme Court is recruiting a chief diversity and inclusion officer for the judicial branch of state government to address racial justice.
Families of former Aunt Jemima ambassadors concerned about rebranding
The families of two women who portrayed Quaker Oats' Aunt Jemima expressed concerns about the company's decision to scrap the controversial branding, saying it could erase their family histories.
Blaney wins at Talladega after NASCAR unites behind Wallace
Ryan Blaney held onto the lead after a restart with two laps to go Monday, earning his second straight win at Talladega Superspeedway on a day that began with NASCAR drivers throwing their support behind Bubba Wallace.
Philadelphia Whole Foods faces backlash after sending workers home for wearing BLM attire
Protesters gathered outside a Philadelphia Whole Foods Market on Sunday after workers alleged they were sent home for wearing Black Lives Matter pins and facemasks.
Statue of Theodore Roosevelt to be removed from outside museum
The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.