NASCAR: Noose found in Bubba Wallace's garage area at Talladega
NASCAR released a statement Sunday evening confirming that a noose was found in the garage area of the #43 car at Talladega Superspeedway.
Eskimo Pie to rename its 'derogatory' brand name
The owner of Eskimo Pie is changing its name and marketing of the nearly century-old chocolate-covered ice cream bar, the latest brand to reckon with racially charged logos and marketing.
Floyd family attorney worries US could repeat history after removing Confederate monuments
The attorney for George Floyd's family says he's not so sure that rushing to remove Confederate monuments is the right thing to do.
Illinois released white inmates at higher rates in pandemic, data shows
White inmates in Illinois are having their sentences shortened during the coronavirus pandemic at a higher rate than Black inmates, an analysis of public data by a prison reform group shows.
Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain - and now national action
In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of "Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing."
‘If he has the playing ability,’: Trump says he ‘absolutely’ supports Colin Kaepernick’s NFL return
Speaking in an interview at the White House, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” would support Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL.
Entire high school baseball team kneels during national anthem at first game of season
The entire Roosevelt High School baseball team in Des Moines, Iowa, knelt during the national anthem at the first game of the delayed season, on June 15.
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."
Jon Stewart says police brutality is the fault of society, slams 'malevolent' Donald Trump’s response
The former “Daily Show” host spoke to The New York Times Magazine to promote his upcoming film “Irresistible,” which focuses on a Democratic strategist helping a man from a small conservative town win his mayoral election. The wide-ranging interview touched upon the news of the day, prompting the comedian to note that he believes the problem with policing in the United States has to do with larger societal issues.
Trump signs order on police reform, doesn't mention racism
The order would encourage better police practices and establish a database to keep track of officers with a history of excessive use-of-force complaints.
Local rapper leads protest in suburbs: 'Everyone needs to help contribute to a change'
A local rapper led a peaceful protest through the streets of Crestwood, with some officers even taking part.
Publix worker quits after boss nixes "Black Lives Matter" face mask
'Change doesn't come until the people unaffected are just as upset as the people who are.'
Key West installs new permanent rainbow crosswalks
Key West workers have installed permanent rainbow crosswalks on the Florida island city’s main thoroughfare.
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.”
Sephora promises to carry more black-owned brands
Sephora -- owned by luxury company LVMH -- will now devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned businesses.
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.”
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.
Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
Mississippi lawmakers drafting resolution to remove Confederate emblem from state flag: report
The crescendo of calls comes amid protests over the May 25 death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes, and has reignited discussions over racial equality across the country.
HBO Max pulls 'Gone With the Wind' from library amid racial tensions
HBO Max pulled the Oscar-winning Civil War epic "Gone With the Wind" from its library amid heightened racial tensions following the death of George Floyd.