Army is taking limited steps to counter racial divisiveness
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy announced Thursday that beginning in August the service will no longer include soldiers' photos when soldiers are being considered for promotion.
Atlanta mental health professionals provide free, online therapy for members of the Black community
Three local health care professionals are teaming up to provide free, online therapy for members of the black community. These courses are for Black teenagers and mothers of Black sons.
Three local health care professionals are teaming up to provide free, online therapy for members of the black community. These courses are for Black teenagers and mothers of Black sons.
Athens government budget passes without reducing size of police department
The call to defund the police has been heard around the country for weeks now. Thursday night, north Georgia government took a closer look at a plan that would cut the police department in half -- a plan that was not approved for the 2021 budget.
The call to defund the police has been heard around the country for weeks now. Thursday night, north Georgia government took a closer look at a plan that would cut the police department in half -- a plan that was not approved for the 2021 budget.
DC's Emancipation Memorial, target of protests, was funded by former slaves: reports
A controversial statue in Washington, D.C., and replicated in Boston, has a history that many people who currently oppose the statues might not know, according to reports.
A controversial statue in Washington, D.C., and replicated in Boston, has a history that many people who currently oppose the statues might not know, according to reports.
Growing list of companies to boycott Facebook ads in July for ‘Stop Hate for Profit’ campaign
Patagonia, REI and Northface are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the campaign.
Patagonia, REI and Northface are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the campaign.
More than $20K raised for Starbucks employee who refused to serve customer not wearing a mask
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
Oregon county to revise mask exemption for people of color due to ‘horrifically racist’ backlash
One Oregon county’s new face covering policy that was meant to protect minorities has backfired and was met with “horrifically racist commentary,” according to a county statement.
One Oregon county’s new face covering policy that was meant to protect minorities has backfired and was met with “horrifically racist commentary,” according to a county statement.
Video shows 10-year-old boy stopping driveway basketball game to hide from passing police car
A now-viral video shows a young Black boy hiding from a passing police vehicle while playing basketball at a home in Connecticut.
A now-viral video shows a young Black boy hiding from a passing police vehicle while playing basketball at a home in Connecticut.
Bubba Wallace 'relieved' rope in garage wasn't noose targeted at him, acknowledges 'embarrassment'
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace tweeted out a statement on Wednesday about the supposed noose found in his garage, saying that he's "relieved" to know it wasn't meant for him, but embarrassed by the mixup after the FBI ended its hate crime investigation.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace tweeted out a statement on Wednesday about the supposed noose found in his garage, saying that he's "relieved" to know it wasn't meant for him, but embarrassed by the mixup after the FBI ended its hate crime investigation.
NASA names DC headquarters after its first Black female engineer, Mary W. Jackson
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
NASA announced Wednesday that the agency will name its D.C. headquarters building after "Hidden Figure" Mary W. Jackson. She was the first Black female engineer at NASA.
Authorities erase references to Robert E. Lee in 2 California national parks
The name of the tree can't officially be changed, without approval from Congress, or the director of the National Park Service.
The name of the tree can't officially be changed, without approval from Congress, or the director of the National Park Service.
Restaurant apologizes after Black woman, son denied service over dress code
Atlas Restaurant Group said it was disturbed by the incident and placed the manager seen in the video on indefinite leave.
Atlas Restaurant Group said it was disturbed by the incident and placed the manager seen in the video on indefinite leave.
Rhode Island considers name change due to slavery connotations
What’s in a name? For the state of Rhode Island, years of acrimony over an official designation with connotations of slavery.
What’s in a name? For the state of Rhode Island, years of acrimony over an official designation with connotations of slavery.
South Dakota gov warns Mount Rushmore won't be targeted: 'Not on my watch'
Amid a campaign to take down statues across the country that has moved quickly from targeting monuments of Confederate generals to those of former presidents, South Dakota’s governor is promising that the famed Mount Rushmore will not be next.
Amid a campaign to take down statues across the country that has moved quickly from targeting monuments of Confederate generals to those of former presidents, South Dakota’s governor is promising that the famed Mount Rushmore will not be next.
Louisville police chief officially terminates 1 of 3 officers involved in shooting of Breonna Taylor
One of the three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor has officially been terminated, effective Tuesday, according to a tweet from the Louisville Metro Police Department.
One of the three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor has officially been terminated, effective Tuesday, according to a tweet from the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches
Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities.
Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities.
Baptists and Walmart criticize Confederate-themed Mississippi flag
Mississippi has the last state flag that includes the Confederate battle emblem.
Mississippi has the last state flag that includes the Confederate battle emblem.
White parents of Black children navigate a changing nation
The Associated Press discussed race with six white couples who have adopted or have custody of Black children. These parents are trying to help their children understand race in America while getting an accelerated course themselves.
The Associated Press discussed race with six white couples who have adopted or have custody of Black children. These parents are trying to help their children understand race in America while getting an accelerated course themselves.
California city of Fort Bragg, named for a Confederate general, considers name change
A rugged Northern California coastal city named for a Confederate general may ask voters to change its name as people protesting racial inequality and police brutality tear down monuments honoring former Confederate leaders.
A rugged Northern California coastal city named for a Confederate general may ask voters to change its name as people protesting racial inequality and police brutality tear down monuments honoring former Confederate leaders.
Tina Fey asks to pull '30 Rock' episodes that featured blackface
The series aired on NBC from 2006 to 2013, but episodes are still being shown in television syndication and on streaming services including Hulu, Amazon Prime, iTunes and Peacock.
The series aired on NBC from 2006 to 2013, but episodes are still being shown in television syndication and on streaming services including Hulu, Amazon Prime, iTunes and Peacock.