History, mistrust spurring Black early voters in Georgia
They came by the thousands to vote early, descendants of slaves, children of the civil rights era and other Georgians standing in line for hours when all could have been somewhere else.
They came by the thousands to vote early, descendants of slaves, children of the civil rights era and other Georgians standing in line for hours when all could have been somewhere else.
Central Park woman made second 911 call about Black man, says DA
The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.
The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.
Florida road to be named after Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, at 17 while on a visit with his father.
Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, at 17 while on a visit with his father.
Protesters take to the streets in St. Paul over Chauvin release
Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.
Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.
Black Lives Matter rallies in Minneapolis Thursday
A group protesting the bond release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin gathered outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis Thursday night before marching to the city's First Police Precinct.
A group protesting the bond release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin gathered outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis Thursday night before marching to the city's First Police Precinct.
Jackie Robinson's daughter opposes Trump campaign ad featuring her father: 'We’re insulted'
Sharon Robinson, Jackie’s daughter, said she wasn’t happy the Trump campaign used an image of her father in the ad.
Sharon Robinson, Jackie’s daughter, said she wasn’t happy the Trump campaign used an image of her father in the ad.
BrainPOP video discussing Black Lives Matter divides parents in Sarasota County
Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'
Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawks coach, wife pledge up to $15,000 to Innocence Project
Continuing his pledge to work toward social and racial justice, Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce and his wife Melissa will match up to $15,000 in donations to the Georgia Innocence Project.
Continuing his pledge to work toward social and racial justice, Atlanta Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce and his wife Melissa will match up to $15,000 in donations to the Georgia Innocence Project.
California to study reparations for Black Americans
The law creates a nine-member task force to come up with proposals for how the state could provide reparations to Black Americans, what form those reparations might take and who would be eligible to receive them.
The law creates a nine-member task force to come up with proposals for how the state could provide reparations to Black Americans, what form those reparations might take and who would be eligible to receive them.
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.”