Grosse Pointe Park man hangs KKK flag in window facing Black neighbor sparking outrage

"I said, I know there's not a klan sign in the window next door," said Jedonna Dinges. "And I opened the curtains and I looked and sure enough, there was a klan sign in the window next door."

Archaeologists validate deacon's claims that county paved over Black cemetery

The Kinnemore family of DeKalb County cherishes their gravesite that sits off Wilson Road not far from Lawrenceville Highway. It sits above a far more expansive piece of property now identified by archaeologists as an African-American cemetery paved over by the county and private developers in the late-1960s.

Rochester police officers who restrained Daniel Prude will not be charged in his death

A grand jury will not seek charges against officers shown on body camera video holding Daniel Prude down naked and handcuffed on a city street last winter until he stopped breathing.

Bloody Sunday memorial will honor civil rights giants including late Rep. John Lewis

This year's commemoration of a pivotal moment in the fight for voting rights for African Americans will honor four giants of the civil rights movement who lost their lives in 2020, including the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

GOP politicians look to protect drivers who hit protesters

Now, Republican politicians across the country are moving to stop the road-blocking maneuver, proposing increased penalties for demonstrators who run onto highways and legal immunity for drivers who hit them.

Judge dismisses Georgia lawsuit by transgender fire chief

A federal judge has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit by a transgender fire chief who led a rural Georgia city’s fire department for more than a decade, then got fired 18 months after first coming to work as a woman.

Gov. Kemp pushes overhaul of citizens arrest statute following Arbery murder

Surrounded by Republicans and Democrats in the state Capitol rotunda, Governor Brian Kemp explained why he felt compelled to repeal the Civil War-era statute of the Citizens Arrest Statute used as a defense by the father and don duo charged with the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery.

Activists call for firing of LAPD employees involved in George Floyd Valentine-themed photo scandal

A coalition of community activists Monday is calling for the firing of any Los Angeles Police Department employee who created or circulated a Valentine-themed social media post featuring an image of George Floyd that allegedly included the words "You take my breath away."

LA County District Attorney's office looking into LAPD George Floyd 'Valentine' photo

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Monday his office will be looking into the shocking George Floyd Valentine-style photo that allegedly circulated around the LA Police Department with the words "Take my breath away." 

Confederate flags banned at Daytona 500

"The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry."

UK hospital adopts transgender-friendly terms for birthing

A UK hospital is adopting gender-inclusive language for perinatal services to cater to trans and non-binary people who are giving birth.

Panel recommends 7 Negro Leagues for major league status

A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.

Dozens of metro Atlanta companies partner to address systemic racism

More than 170 companies have joined ATL Action for Racial Equity. It's an initiative spearheaded by the Metro Atlanta Chamber to address the region’s immobility and inequity challenges.

Clayton County passes ordinance prohibiting hair discrimination

The Clayton County Crown Act prohibits business, housing, and public accommodation discrimination based on protective and cultural hair textures and hairstyles.

Ulta Beauty commits to doubling Black-owned brands in its stores

Ulta Beauty has announced a new initiative surrounding diversity and inclusiveness regarding its products promising to double the Black-owned brands found in its stores. 

Georgia chief, police sergeant caught on camera making racist, sexist remarks

Hamilton city leaders are hoping to unify a community after body camera footage showed the former police chief and the officer making racist and sexual remarks.

Hate groups in decline, move to online platforms, Southern Poverty Law Center says

During one of the most politically divisive years in recent memory, the number of active hate groups in the U.S. actually declined as far-right extremists migrated further to online networks, a move that has made it harder to track adherents of white nationalist and neo-Nazi ideologies.