Police execute search warrant at home of gun-toting couple
Authorities have executed a search warrant at the St. Louis mansion of a white couple whose armed defense of their home during a recent racial injustice protest drew widespread attention.
Authorities have executed a search warrant at the St. Louis mansion of a white couple whose armed defense of their home during a recent racial injustice protest drew widespread attention.
Armed white couple who drew gun on black mother and daughter tell their side
It's the video that made international news - a white woman pulling a gun on a black woman and her daughter in the parking lot of a restaurant in Orion Township.
It's the video that made international news - a white woman pulling a gun on a black woman and her daughter in the parking lot of a restaurant in Orion Township.
Former soccer star Maurice Edu speaks on race and representation as MLS returns amid nation’s reckoning
Edu feels that the lack of representation within the league and the world of American sports in general has been an issue many have turned a blind eye to for too long.
Edu feels that the lack of representation within the league and the world of American sports in general has been an issue many have turned a blind eye to for too long.
Homeland Security gets new role under Trump monument order
Protesters who have clashed with authorities in Portland, Oregon, are not just facing off with local police.
Protesters who have clashed with authorities in Portland, Oregon, are not just facing off with local police.
Vandals alter BLM mural in Oak Park to say 'All Lives Matter'
Police are investigating after someone defaced the mural, altering it to say, “All Lives Matter” instead of “Black Lives Matter.”
Police are investigating after someone defaced the mural, altering it to say, “All Lives Matter” instead of “Black Lives Matter.”
University of California system names first Black president
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system’s 150-year history.
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system’s 150-year history.
San Francisco supervisor introduces ‘CAREN' Act to outlaw racially motivated 911 calls
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton on Tuesday introduced an ordinance to outlaw racially motivated 911 calls.
San Francisco Supervisor Shamann Walton on Tuesday introduced an ordinance to outlaw racially motivated 911 calls.
Miranda Devine: Backlash to 'Hamilton' proves 'you can never be woke enough'
New York Post Columnist Miranda Devine said on Tuesday that the new backlash against the "Hamilton" musical proves that “you can never be woke enough.”
New York Post Columnist Miranda Devine said on Tuesday that the new backlash against the "Hamilton" musical proves that “you can never be woke enough.”
Pair charged with hate crime after defacing Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez
The July 4th incident, captured on video, has brought national attention, and the man who organized the mural project is relieved that charges came swiftly.
The July 4th incident, captured on video, has brought national attention, and the man who organized the mural project is relieved that charges came swiftly.
Henry Co. Commissioners vote to remove Confederate monument
The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize the county manager and county attorney to remove a Confederate monument that has stood in the community for more than a century.
The Henry County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to authorize the county manager and county attorney to remove a Confederate monument that has stood in the community for more than a century.
Indiana officials investigate report of assault on Black man
A Black man says a group of white men assaulted him and threatened to “get a noose” after claiming that he and his friends had trespassed on private property as they gathered at an Indiana lake over the Fourth of July weekend.
A Black man says a group of white men assaulted him and threatened to “get a noose” after claiming that he and his friends had trespassed on private property as they gathered at an Indiana lake over the Fourth of July weekend.
Richmond removing statue of Confederate JEB Stuart
Work crews in Richmond began taking down an enormous monument to Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart on Tuesday, the third major statue to be cleared away in less than a week, as the Confederacy's former capital rushes to remove symbols of oppression in response to protests against police brutality and racism.
Work crews in Richmond began taking down an enormous monument to Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart on Tuesday, the third major statue to be cleared away in less than a week, as the Confederacy's former capital rushes to remove symbols of oppression in response to protests against police brutality and racism.
Atlanta City Council moves forward on new use of force policy for police
After hours of listening to the public during a virtual meeting on Monday, the Atlanta City Council is moving forward on proposed changes to the Atlanta Police Department's use of force policy. The meeting will continue Tuesday.
After hours of listening to the public during a virtual meeting on Monday, the Atlanta City Council is moving forward on proposed changes to the Atlanta Police Department's use of force policy. The meeting will continue Tuesday.
Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.
Asian and Black Americans report increased discrimination amid coronavirus pandemic, survey finds
A report published by Pew Research on July 1 surveying the effects of the racial and ethnic discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic found that Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences based on the color of their skin since the pandemic began.
A report published by Pew Research on July 1 surveying the effects of the racial and ethnic discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic found that Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences based on the color of their skin since the pandemic began.
'Lift Every Voice and Sing' hymn ignites hope across nation
Lift Every Voice and Sing” was created more than a century ago. But the hymn dubbed as the Black national anthem has resurrected a beacon of hope during recent nationwide protests.
Lift Every Voice and Sing” was created more than a century ago. But the hymn dubbed as the Black national anthem has resurrected a beacon of hope during recent nationwide protests.
Frederick Douglass statue torn down at NY park
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was ripped from its base in Rochester on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches, delivered in that city in 1852.
A statue of abolitionist Frederick Douglass was ripped from its base in Rochester on the anniversary of one of his most famous speeches, delivered in that city in 1852.
Illinois museum says 'Dukes of Hazzard' car with Confederate flag to stay
A northern Illinois auto museum has no plan to stop displaying a Dodge Charger from the “Dukes of Hazzard” television show with the Confederate battle flag painted atop the vehicle.
A northern Illinois auto museum has no plan to stop displaying a Dodge Charger from the “Dukes of Hazzard” television show with the Confederate battle flag painted atop the vehicle.
Vandals paint over Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez
The mural was repaired within a matter of hours.
The mural was repaired within a matter of hours.
Christopher Columbus statue toppled and thrown into harbor in Baltimore
Protesters toppled a statue of Christopher Columbus in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 4, US Independence Day.
Protesters toppled a statue of Christopher Columbus in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 4, US Independence Day.