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.

NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests

The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.

Atlanta braces for another protest Friday

A newly formed group called the Black Revolutionaries who are organizing a protest Friday, claim Atlanta police provoked protesters earlier this week and are too aggressive.

Black Lives Matter activists to hold Black National Convention, put spotlight on police brutality

Black Lives Matter activists are holding their first Black National Convention. The virtual event Friday will adopt a political agenda calling for slavery reparations, universal basic income, environmental justice and legislation that entirely re-imagines criminal justice reform.

ACLU calls for 'immediate resignation' of Kenosha police chief, sheriff after Blake shooting

According to a news release from the ACLU, Sheriff Beth’s deputies "not only fraternized with white supremacist counter-protesters on Tuesday but allowed the shooter to leave as people yelled that he was the shooter."

President Trump: NBA has become like 'a political organization'

President Trump on Thursday criticized the league after player protests over police brutality led to the postponement of playoff games.