9 charged after McCloskey confrontation won't be prosecuted
St. Louis prosecutors have declined to prosecute nine people charged with trespassing on the private property of a gun-wielding couple who pointed weapons at them during a confrontation.
St. Louis prosecutors have declined to prosecute nine people charged with trespassing on the private property of a gun-wielding couple who pointed weapons at them during a confrontation.
Frustrated mother continues 'quest for justice' in Jamarion Robinson shooting
Members of the group The People's Uprising have paid for a billboard to stand on West Avenue in Southwest Atlanta bearing the names of Rayshard Brooks and Jamarion Robinson--the 26-year-old who was shot 76 times in August 2016 during a fugitive task force raid that included U.S. Marshalls.
Members of the group The People's Uprising have paid for a billboard to stand on West Avenue in Southwest Atlanta bearing the names of Rayshard Brooks and Jamarion Robinson--the 26-year-old who was shot 76 times in August 2016 during a fugitive task force raid that included U.S. Marshalls.
Coach leaves 'All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ' note, quits team
Kurt Beathard, who was the Redbirds’ offensive coordinator, told The Pantagraph he let a note that said “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ” before he left.
Kurt Beathard, who was the Redbirds’ offensive coordinator, told The Pantagraph he let a note that said “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ” before he left.
Florida, Ole Miss teams kneel in moment of unity before kickoff
It was the first game for both teams since the SEC announced it would play a conference-only schedule for the 2020 season.
It was the first game for both teams since the SEC announced it would play a conference-only schedule for the 2020 season.
Seattle police arrest 10 people during Saturday protests
Seattle Police said they arrested ten people in response to assaults and property damage during another day of unrest in the city.
Seattle Police said they arrested ten people in response to assaults and property damage during another day of unrest in the city.
Newsom signs law requiring California to house transgender inmates based on gender identity
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Saturday requiring California to house transgender inmates in prisons based on their gender identity — but only if the state does not have “management or security concerns.”
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Saturday requiring California to house transgender inmates in prisons based on their gender identity — but only if the state does not have “management or security concerns.”
Vocal group marches in downtown Atlanta demanding change and accountability
A group took to the streets of downtown Atlanta Friday evening, demanding change and accountability.
A group took to the streets of downtown Atlanta Friday evening, demanding change and accountability.
Breonna Taylor case: Family demands release of evidence
Taylor’s aunt read a statement on behalf of Palmer, saying the entire justice system failed her. A spokesperson for Cameron said prosecutors and grand jury members are bound by the facts.
Taylor’s aunt read a statement on behalf of Palmer, saying the entire justice system failed her. A spokesperson for Cameron said prosecutors and grand jury members are bound by the facts.
Cream of Wheat removing Black chef from packaging following branding review announced in June
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
'What do we do with this pain?' Many ask in Breonna Taylor case
“The question obviously is: What do we do with this pain?” Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said during a news conference. “There is no one answer, no easy answer to that question.”
“The question obviously is: What do we do with this pain?” Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said during a news conference. “There is no one answer, no easy answer to that question.”
Florida high school bans football team's police flag after critics deem it "openly racist"
The team's use of the symbol received swift backlash online, with some calling the move 'openly racist.'
The team's use of the symbol received swift backlash online, with some calling the move 'openly racist.'
Breonna Taylor Atlanta protests: Demonstrations mostly peaceful
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Downtown Atlanta on Wednesday evening to protest the decision by a Kentucky grand jury to indict just one of the former officers in connection to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Downtown Atlanta on Wednesday evening to protest the decision by a Kentucky grand jury to indict just one of the former officers in connection to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Demonstrators gather outside home of Mitch McConnell over efforts to fill Supreme Court seat
Demonstrators gathered outside of Mitch McConnell's house in Washington, D.C. Thursday after the Senate Majority Leader said he will press to confirm President Trump's Supreme Court nominee to fill the opening following the death of justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Demonstrators gathered outside of Mitch McConnell's house in Washington, D.C. Thursday after the Senate Majority Leader said he will press to confirm President Trump's Supreme Court nominee to fill the opening following the death of justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Denver police detain driver after vehicle plows into Breonna Taylor protesters
A driver was detained in Denver on Wednesday night after allegedly plowing his vehicle through a crowd of Breonna Taylor protesters, according to reports.
A driver was detained in Denver on Wednesday night after allegedly plowing his vehicle through a crowd of Breonna Taylor protesters, according to reports.
For NBA players, Breonna Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'
Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”
Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”
Roswell woman become US citizen after a 20 year journey
More than two dozen people in the Atlanta area become US citizens on Wednesday. Among them is Ballaline Rose Davies, who has waited more than 20 years for this day.
More than two dozen people in the Atlanta area become US citizens on Wednesday. Among them is Ballaline Rose Davies, who has waited more than 20 years for this day.
Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity
Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of Black talent to recruit from” in corporate America. The memo to employees was written in June, but became public this week.
Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of Black talent to recruit from” in corporate America. The memo to employees was written in June, but became public this week.
LeBron James says he's never condoned violence, but won't stop speaking out
Lakers star LeBron James has finally responded to comments made by Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who challenged James to contribute to a reward to find the man who ambushed two deputies in Compton on Sept. 12, and criticized James' previous comments about racial profiling.
Lakers star LeBron James has finally responded to comments made by Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who challenged James to contribute to a reward to find the man who ambushed two deputies in Compton on Sept. 12, and criticized James' previous comments about racial profiling.
Ben's Original: Mars drops Uncle Ben's name for rice brand
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
Costco pulls popular cheese brand from stores after Black Lives Matter controversy
The move comes amid calls for some consumers to boycott Palmetto Cheese after the founder compared Black Lives Matter to a "terror organization.
The move comes amid calls for some consumers to boycott Palmetto Cheese after the founder compared Black Lives Matter to a "terror organization.