‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Atlanta mayor creates a recovery fund to assist small business owners hurt by looters
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms creates a "recovery fund" to help small business owners hurt by the rioting that took place last weekend.
Kanye West donates $2M to families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor
Some of the money donated will fully cover college tuition costs for Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, Gianna.
Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over coronavirus, economic collapse
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
Nightly curfew for city of Atlanta starts at 8 p.m. through Sunday
A city-wide curfew for Atlanta has been extended through June 7th.
Black cops feel pain of Floyd's death, duty to their uniform
Black police officers find themselves torn between two worlds: They feel the pain of seeing yet another black man killed at the hands of fellow officers, yet they must also try to keep the peace during angry protests fueled by that death.
Demonstrators vow to sustain momentum until change happens
Protesters stirred by the death of George Floyd are vowing to turn an extraordinary outpouring of grief into a sustained movement as demonstrations shift to a calmer, but no less determined, focus on addressing racial injustice.
57 Buffalo cops resign from response team after officers suspended for shoving 75-year-old man to ground
All 57 officers of the Buffalo Police Emergency Response team resigned Friday afternoon in support of two police officers who were suspended without pay after shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground during a protest.
Players send video message to NFL about racial inequality
Patrick Mahomes, Saquon Barkley and Michael Thomas are among more than a dozen NFL stars who united to send a passionate video message to the league about racial inequality.
Compton Kidz Club sings original song, "Stand Up" to mark this moment in history
FOX 11 teamed up with Fred Martin's Compton Kidz Club as they perform their original song, "Stand Up."
Healthcare professionals kneel in solidarity with protesters against racial inequality
Healthcare professionals in northern Virginia took a knee Friday in solidarity with protesters against racial inequality in a movement they're calling "White Coats for Black Lives."
Witness: George Floyd didn't resist arrest, tried to defuse things
The changes are part of a stipulation posted online between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which launched a civil rights investigation this week in response to the death of George Floyd. The City Council was expected to approve the agreement Friday.
North Central University creates scholarship in George Floyd's honor, urges other colleges to follow suit
North Central University says it is creating a scholarship to be awarded to students of color in the memory of George Floyd.
Atlanta mayor, police chief address protesters on 7th day of demonstrations
Atlanta's mayor and police chief took to the streets as demonstrations over the death of George Floyd entered their seventh straight day in the city.
Atlanta mayor, chief of police discuss what's next for curfew and coronavirus phases
With the coronavirus and protests being two of the most pressing issues the city faces today, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms recognizes those living in the city want to know when things will return to normal.
National unrest impacting mental health of black community, experts say
Counselors and therapists said mental health has been a top concern for clients this week.
Ideals versus effectiveness in 9th District GOP contest
All the Republicans running in Georgia’s 9th Congressional District are pro-Trump, pro-gun and anti-abortion. That’s where the work begins to tell them apart.
TIME Magazine unveils cover inspired by George Floyd protests, honoring black lives lost
TIME Magazine has unveiled the cover for its June 15, 2020 issue, which examines the protests that have erupted around the world following the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial packed with prominent figures
Many prominent guests were in attendance at the Minneapolis memorial service for George Floyd, including Hollywood celebrities, musicians and the politically powerful.
2 officers involved in George Floyd death were rookies, attorney says 1 was on his 4th day
One of the police officers arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd was on his fourth day on the job when the incident occurred.