Rising Up: 'We understand that all lives matter, but they can't all matter until Black lives matter'
FOX 11 conducts new interviews -- as protesters, law enforcement, activists and journalists -- share what they saw or experienced and help trace the timeline of the critical moments in social justice which led to a movement never to be forgotten.
Report: Black parents see less racism with online learning
Black parents are finding another benefit to remote learning: being better able to shield their children from racism in classrooms.
'I Am My Brother:' Scholarship launches in Long Beach to empower Black males
With summer upon us, the thought of college might be on the back burner for recent grads. Still, a group of ten African American young men from Long Beach Poly High School just might be riding the high of receiving some scholarship money.
Breonna Taylor mural unveiled in Louisville ahead of her birthday weekend
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
NFL shares Pride-themed logo, says it stands with LGBTQ+ community
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
California launches 1st-in-nation task force to study slave reparations
Secretary of State Shirley Weber noted the opportunity to right a historic wrong that continues today, in the form of large racial disparities in wealth, health and education.
Biden commemorates Tulsa Massacre 100th anniversary
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
Oakland Tech H.S. valedictorian says 'absolutely no way' he's first Black male capable of holding that title
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
Kyrie Irving has water bottle hurled at him after Nets' victory: It's 'just underlying racism'
Kyrie Irving was the subject of poor fan treatment Sunday night after the Brooklyn Nets’ victory in Game 4 against the Celtics at TD Garden in Boston.
Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 years ago, a White mob torched 'Black Wall Street' and slaughtered Black residents
This May 31 and June 1 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. A White mob stormed a Black neighborhood in Tulsa’s Greenwood District – leaving an estimated 300 people dead. Scholars have called it "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."
Spain's skin-tone stamps sold at different values to highlight racial inequality face backlash
“Equality Stamps” released by Spain’s postal service to highlight racial inequality have faced backlash with the skin-tone stamps being sold at different prices depending on the color of skin they represent.
House OKs bill to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Congress has passed legislation aimed at combating hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Bill to return Bruce's Beach to owners' descendants sent to Senate floor
A bill to return Bruce's Beach, a scenic and valuable parcel of Manhattan Beach land, to the descendants of a Black couple who once operated a beach resort there advanced to the Senate floor Monday.
Guaranteed Income Program: LA County considering $1,000/month to 1,000 residents
Next week, Los Angeles County leaders will discuss a pilot for the county's "Guaranteed Income Program."
California Attorney General launches Racial Justice Bureau to tackle hate crimes
The Racial Justice Bureau will initially bring six new attorneys and a supervising deputy attorney general to the DOJ's Civil Rights Enforcement Section.
Women in law enforcement reflect on 'Busting the Brass Ceiling'
FOX 11 spoke with women in law enforcement as they reflect on "Breaking the Brass Ceiling."
An NHL rarity: Tampa Bay Lightning start all-Black forward line
The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.
Fifth-grade boy says he was racially profiled at San Francisco Safeway store
Students in San Francisco marched Wednesday in support of their fellow classmate, a fifth-grader, who was accused of stealing a sandwich from a Safeway store.
Breaking barriers: Meet the world’s first LGBTQ+ mariachi band from Los Angeles
Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles celebrates the traditions of Mexico while also creating a safe space for professional LGBTQ+ musicians.
South Los Angeles park playground renamed in memory of Latasha Harlins
The legacy of Latasha Harlins continues to live on after a South Los Angeles park was renamed in her honor. Harlins was just 15-years-old when she was shot and killed by a convenience store owner in 1991.