Austin surgeons shocked by injuries protesters sustained by bean bag rounds
Over a span of two days in late May, Dell Seton Medical Center treated 19 protesters with severe injuries.
Over a span of two days in late May, Dell Seton Medical Center treated 19 protesters with severe injuries.
Kentucky AG meets with Breonna Taylor’s family for first time – 5 months after her death
The attorney general of Kentucky extended condolences to the family of Breonna Taylor this week, meeting with them for the first time since Taylor was fatally shot by police during a drug raid in March, according to reports.
The attorney general of Kentucky extended condolences to the family of Breonna Taylor this week, meeting with them for the first time since Taylor was fatally shot by police during a drug raid in March, according to reports.
Officials: 2 Georgia officers fired, could face charges
Two police officers in Georgia who used force to detain the wrong person during a search for a suspect have been fired and could face criminal charges, authorities said.
Two police officers in Georgia who used force to detain the wrong person during a search for a suspect have been fired and could face criminal charges, authorities said.
Protest organizer charged in toppling of Christopher Columbus statue at Minnesota State Capitol
More than two months after protesters toppled the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has filed charges against the man authorities believe organized the protest.
More than two months after protesters toppled the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has filed charges against the man authorities believe organized the protest.
When it comes to social justice, is the NFL ‘woke’ enough?
Many say the NFL implementing the 'Black National Anthem' during week 1 of play is a shallow gesture towards equity and that there are more substantive measures that can be taken.
Many say the NFL implementing the 'Black National Anthem' during week 1 of play is a shallow gesture towards equity and that there are more substantive measures that can be taken.
Atlanta civil rights organizations declare 'state of emergency'
The Georgia NAACP and other civil rights organizations announce state of emergency regarding police violence.This comes after the GBI said it responded to four officer-involved shootings in less than 24 hours.
The Georgia NAACP and other civil rights organizations announce state of emergency regarding police violence.This comes after the GBI said it responded to four officer-involved shootings in less than 24 hours.
No charges for many arrested in ongoing Portland protests
People who have been arrested since late May on non-violent misdemeanor charges during protests that have racked Oregon’s largest city for more than 70 days won’t be prosecuted.
People who have been arrested since late May on non-violent misdemeanor charges during protests that have racked Oregon’s largest city for more than 70 days won’t be prosecuted.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
San Jose leaders in a quandary about a Black Lives Matter street mural
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he worries that other groups will paint their own messages without approval and cite the First Amendment in doing so.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he worries that other groups will paint their own messages without approval and cite the First Amendment in doing so.
Confederate monument being removed from downtown Athens
A monument of a Confederate soldier is being removed from downtown Athens.
A monument of a Confederate soldier is being removed from downtown Athens.
California eyes 11 police reforms following death of George Floyd
California lawmakers are pushing to enact nearly a dozen policing reform laws driven by nationwide outrage and protests after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis in May. Lawmakers have until Aug. 31 to approve and send legislation to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California lawmakers are pushing to enact nearly a dozen policing reform laws driven by nationwide outrage and protests after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis in May. Lawmakers have until Aug. 31 to approve and send legislation to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Oakland A's coach apologizes after he makes gesture that looks like Nazi salute
The hand gesture, where he raised his arm straight to the sky, occurred following the A's win Thursday over the Texas Rangers.
The hand gesture, where he raised his arm straight to the sky, occurred following the A's win Thursday over the Texas Rangers.
LeBron James says NBA won't be 'sad' about losing Trump as a viewer
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Wednesday said he doesn't think the NBA will miss President Trump as a viewer after the president recently declared his lack of interest in the league because of players kneeling for the national anthem.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Wednesday said he doesn't think the NBA will miss President Trump as a viewer after the president recently declared his lack of interest in the league because of players kneeling for the national anthem.
WNBA players wear 'Vote Warnock' T-shirts
Players in the WNBA generated a flurry of tweets Tuesday evening when they showed up to play games sporting black T-shirts that read "Vote Warnock."
Players in the WNBA generated a flurry of tweets Tuesday evening when they showed up to play games sporting black T-shirts that read "Vote Warnock."
Calls to rename Atlanta's Grady High School
Calls to change the name of Grady High School are being taken up by an Atlanta Board of Education committee. That committee held a meeting Tuesday night to get input from the community about the change. Alumni, students, and school leaders are among the members of the committee.
Calls to change the name of Grady High School are being taken up by an Atlanta Board of Education committee. That committee held a meeting Tuesday night to get input from the community about the change. Alumni, students, and school leaders are among the members of the committee.
Deaf association sues White House for not providing ASL interpreter at COVID-19 briefings
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
Navy SEALs Cut Ties with Museum Over Colin Kaepernick Video
The leader of the U.S. Navy SEAL said the unit has severed ties with the National Navy SEAL Museum, a nonprofit organization that is not overseen by the Navy in Fort Pierce, Florida.
The leader of the U.S. Navy SEAL said the unit has severed ties with the National Navy SEAL Museum, a nonprofit organization that is not overseen by the Navy in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Public ideas for Mississippi flag: Magnolias, stars, beer, memes
Magnolias and stars. Beer cans, crawfish and guitars. A Gulf Coast lighthouse. Elvis Presley and Kermit the Frog. All appear on proposals submitted by the general public for a new Mississippi flag.
Magnolias and stars. Beer cans, crawfish and guitars. A Gulf Coast lighthouse. Elvis Presley and Kermit the Frog. All appear on proposals submitted by the general public for a new Mississippi flag.
Magic's Jonathan Isaac jersey sales surge after he stood for national anthem while others knelt
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.
Atlanta City Council passes police use of force reform resolutions
The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue. The council originally sent this as an ordinance to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who vetoed it.
The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue. The council originally sent this as an ordinance to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who vetoed it.