Belarus Olympic sprinter to seek asylum after Instagram post, airport standoff
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.
US shot putter Raven Saunders makes 'X' in podium pose after winning silver
When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."
When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."
Nassau County lawmakers to vote on bill that would let police sue protesters
Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages.
Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages.
Police body cam released after Alpharetta family announced plans to sue
One day after an Alpharetta family announced they will file a lawsuit for what they believe was an unjustified arrest, FOX 5 obtained the police body camera video of the incident.
One day after an Alpharetta family announced they will file a lawsuit for what they believe was an unjustified arrest, FOX 5 obtained the police body camera video of the incident.
Activists decry skate park construction near historic Black cemetery
Protestors rallied against the construction of a skate park in Newnan that is on the site of some historic graves of enslaved Africans.
Protestors rallied against the construction of a skate park in Newnan that is on the site of some historic graves of enslaved Africans.
German gymnastics team wears unitards to push back on 'sexualization' of sport
The German women’s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.
The German women’s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.
Jesse Jackson among 39 arrested for sit-in at Sen. Sinema's office in Phoenix
Rev. Jesse Jackson took part in a protest in Phoenix that called on Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to support ending the Senate filibuster. The protest ended in his arrest, along with dozens of others.
Rev. Jesse Jackson took part in a protest in Phoenix that called on Sen. Kyrsten Sinema to support ending the Senate filibuster. The protest ended in his arrest, along with dozens of others.
Alabama official recorded using N-word at council meeting
Attendees and a livestream audience watched John “Tommy” Bryant, who is White, stand up and use a racial epithet at an Alabama city council meeting.
Attendees and a livestream audience watched John “Tommy” Bryant, who is White, stand up and use a racial epithet at an Alabama city council meeting.
'New Black Wall Street Market' set to open Labor Day weekend in Stonecrest
The “New Black Wall Street Market” is set to open Labor Day weekend and is based on the legacy of “Black Wall Street” in the early 1900s in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The “New Black Wall Street Market” is set to open Labor Day weekend and is based on the legacy of “Black Wall Street” in the early 1900s in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson arrested by Capitol Police during protest
Georgia Democrat Rep. Hank Johnson was arrested by Capitol police Thursday while protesting Senate "inaction" on voting legislation and filibuster reform.
Georgia Democrat Rep. Hank Johnson was arrested by Capitol police Thursday while protesting Senate "inaction" on voting legislation and filibuster reform.
Gwinnett County forms 'United Nations' to confront crime and hate
The Gwinnett County Solicitor-General's Office formed a group to figure out ways to combat crime and hate within the county. The group was named in honor of the spa shooting victims.
The Gwinnett County Solicitor-General's Office formed a group to figure out ways to combat crime and hate within the county. The group was named in honor of the spa shooting victims.
Census Bureau says COVID-19 pandemic hit Black households harder than White
Black Americans have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Census Bureau.
Black Americans have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Census Bureau.
Norwegian women’s beach handball team fined for ‘improper clothing’ over shorts
The team reportedly wore blue thigh-length shorts instead of their usual uniform of bikini bottoms and a sports bra in a championship game against rival Spain.
The team reportedly wore blue thigh-length shorts instead of their usual uniform of bikini bottoms and a sports bra in a championship game against rival Spain.
Black Lives Matter Plaza to become permanent installation; lane closures begin Monday
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Friday that construction to make Black Lives Matter Plaza a permanent installation will begin on Monday, July 19 with lane closures expected.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Friday that construction to make Black Lives Matter Plaza a permanent installation will begin on Monday, July 19 with lane closures expected.
Colin Kaepernick releasing children’s book inspired by ‘deeply personal’ story
The story is based on a significant childhood memory of Colin Kaepernick’s when he first documented that he was different from his adopted White family.
The story is based on a significant childhood memory of Colin Kaepernick’s when he first documented that he was different from his adopted White family.
Push to rename 'Asian carp' amid worries over racism
Some government agencies are taking the step to rebrand "Asian carp" in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes that surged during the coronavirus pandemic.
Some government agencies are taking the step to rebrand "Asian carp" in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes that surged during the coronavirus pandemic.
Viral video: Riverside County man racially profiled, falsely accused of stealing phone
A man in Riverside County says he was racially profiled and was accused of stealing a boy’s cellphone; the confrontation was all caught on video.
A man in Riverside County says he was racially profiled and was accused of stealing a boy’s cellphone; the confrontation was all caught on video.
Marco Rubio offers to help Black Lives Matter activists move to Cuba
The organization released a statement siding with the Cuban government over anti-communist protesters.
The organization released a statement siding with the Cuban government over anti-communist protesters.
Charlottesville takes down Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue after Confederate removals
A Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue was removed in Charlottesville, the last of the city’s controversial monuments taken down over the weekend.
A Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue was removed in Charlottesville, the last of the city’s controversial monuments taken down over the weekend.
Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties in Euro 2020 final
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.