White GWU history professor admits she lied about being Black
The professor said she has been dealing with mental health issues since childhood
Black Lives Matter supporters disrupt Loeffler event
U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler has made opposition to the demands of the Black Lives Matter movement a centerpiece of her effort to win conservative support in her campaign, and Thursday, supporters of the movement again pushed back.
Trump targets Seattle, Portland, NYC, DC by threatening federal funding for ‘anarchist’ cities
President Trump threatened the federal funding for Seattle, Portland, New York City, and Washington as part of an effort to target “anarchist jurisdictions” that he claims have “permitted violence and the destruction of property” during recent protests.
Police trying to find out who vandalized and stole a Black Lives Matter banner
Roswell Police are trying to figure out who stole and damaged a huge Black Lives Matter banner. The owner says it's been taken down twice, stolen and vandalized.
DC committee recommends changes to Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial
A committee reporting to Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has come up with a list of dozens of historical monuments, schools, parks, government buildings and other structures that it recommends making changes to because of the historical namesakes’ connection to slavery or racism -- even the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial.
Atlanta doctor works to educate Spanish-speakers about COVID-19 risk, prevention
Pedro Grande, a massage therapist, father and grandfather, was pretty healthy, his family says, until he contracted COVID-19. The Georgia 78-year-old passed away after a two-week battle with the virus. In Georgia, Hispanics make up 9% of the population but 18% of the state's coronavirus cases, according to the COVID Tracking Project. One bilingual doctor is working to get the word out about the virus to Spanish-speakers.
Right-wing activist killed in Portland mourned by his friends, President Trump
A supporter of a right-wing group who was shot dead on a Portland, Oregon, street was mourned by both friends and President Donald Trump as a victim of mob violence.
Protesters shift focus to Portland's mayor amid rising tensions
Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, Oregon, shifted their focus to the city’s mayor, and police declared a riot as people broke windows, vandalized a business and set a fire inside the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives.
Doctors, advocates urged communities of color to get screened for colon cancer
The death of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman has thrust the importance of regular colon exams into the spotlight.
Oregon governor beefs up Portland patrols after fatal shooting
Oregon state police will patrol Portland’s nightly protests with help from officers from neighboring communities.
NFL reveals more in-game social and racial justice plans
As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL will allow visuals on helmets and caps.
Documentary on the life and death of Breonna Taylor coming to FX, Hulu
"The Killing of Breonna Taylor" will air Sept. 4 on FX and be available for streaming on Hulu, produced by the New York Times.
Retired athletes, sports debate shows take lead on social justice conversations
During a week in which athletes in several sports walked off the job to protest social and racial injustice, sports networks devoted plenty of airtime to those topics.
Demonstrators rally for 'Rayshard Brooks Peace Center'
Demonstrators want to turn the site into a neighborhood resource center that's controlled and operated by the community.
'We belong here:' Menomonee Falls restaurant reopens after receiving racist calls
A call came twice on Thursday evening from an untraceable number. The voice on the other end made comments about George Floyd, used a racial slur and said Jacob Blake "deserved to die."
California moves to consider reparations for slavery
California lawmakers are setting up a task force to study and make recommendations for reparations to African Americans, particularly the descendants of slaves, as the nation struggles again with civil rights and unrest following the latest shooting of a Black man by police.
Atlanta entrepreneur battles food insecurity with community fridges
An Atlanta entrepreneur is making it easier for the neighborhood to get food. The "Free99Fridge" started only two months ago and it's already helping the community.
Atlanta march in solidarity with March on Washington
A group of protesters gathered in Downtown Atlanta to march to the State Capital in solidarity with the demonstrators in Washington.
Volunteers get out for voter registration caravan
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way voter registration drives are happening.
Demonstrators march on Georgia Capitol to demand justice for Trayford Pellerin
A march is underway, to demand justice for Trayford Pellerin in Downtown Atlanta.