Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva writes name of Army hero on helmet, deviating from team's plan
Villanueva, a former captain in the U.S. Army, was seen covering Antwon Rose’s name with that of Alwyn Cash.
Ohio high school football players suspended after carrying Blue Lives Matter, Thin Red Line flags before game
A high school has suspended two football players from the team after they defied administrators by carrying flags at the start of a game that signal support of law enforcement
Packers 'stand united for social justice,' stay in locker room for anthem
Packers players have made multiple mentions of a social justice plan in the off-season following the death of George Floyd.
Vikings bring awareness to social justice issues before facing Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Vikings honored the family of George Floyd before Sunday's game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, keeping the Gjallarhorn silent in Floyd's memory.
Pennsylvania restaurant apologizes for offensive sign that sparked protest
A members-only restaurant in Pennsylvania has apologized for a sign displayed on a wall that some people called racist, according to posts on social media.
Phoenix rejects Black Lives Matter, law enforcement murals downtown; lawsuit planned
The rejected mural project would have been located somewhere in downtown Phoenix and would have depicted the likenesses of Martin Luther King, Jr., Don Lewis and Cesar Chavez.
'Class act': Text messages show Eric Trump's support for Mayor Lightfoot's handling of riots
Newly released text messages show Eric Trump supporting Mayor Lightfoot's handling of this summer's riots.
NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss
NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.
'We are not puppets': Miami Dolphins coach, players say they'll stay inside during national anthem
Black and white Miami Dolphins players and coach Brian Flores released a video on social media Thursday saying they’ll protest racial injustice by remaining in their locker room during the national anthem.
Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same
During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.
Texans remain in locker room for national anthem
The Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display meant to bring awareness to Black Lives Matter and other social justice initiatives.
Target announces plan to increase Black representation in company by 20% over next 3 years
Target says it will increase representation of Black team members in its company by 20 percent over the next three years.
Kansas City Chiefs nix face paint, headdresses to start NFL season
Kansas City Chiefs fans who file into Arrowhead Stadium for a masked and socially distanced start to the NFL season won’t be wearing headdresses or face paint amid a nationwide push for racial justice following the police-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
American Airlines allows employees to wear Black Lives Matter pins on uniforms
American Airlines says employees can wear pins supporting Black Lives Matter. The airline is calling it a matter of equality, not politics.
Naked protesters wear 'spit hoods' outside Rochester police building
Protesters are demanding police accountability and legislation to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies.
Portland protests continue as demonstrations reach 100 consecutive days
As unrest continues in Portland amid 100 straight days of protests, authorities released additional court documents late Friday detailing the moments before the slaying of a right-wing protester last weekend.
Unions threaten work stoppages amid calls for racial justice
Ahead of Labor Day, unions representing millions across several working-class sectors are threatening to authorize work stoppages in support of the Black Lives Matter movement amid calls for concrete measures that address racial injustice.
Historic Atlanta school renovated and reopened for new school year
A major renovation of the historic schools part of the Atlanta Public Schools is now complete. David T. Howard Middle School opened its doors for the first time since the 1970s this school year, but without kids.
Passenger says car that drove through BLM protest was trying to escape
A passenger in a car that drove through a group of Black Lives Matter protesters in New York's Times Square on Thursday says police have interviewed all six people who were in the car and are continuing to investigate the incident.
Video shows troopers arresting protesters blocking I-5 in Seattle
Washington State Patrol troopers arrested nine people participating in a protest in which vehicles blocked traffic on Interstate 5 through Seattle on Friday, according to people at the scene and the State Patrol.