Reparations needed to help end racial discrimination, UN rights chief says
The U.N. human rights chief made the call in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd.
The U.N. human rights chief made the call in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd.
Biden celebrates Pride Month, names special envoy for LGBTQ rights
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.
President Joe Biden named a U.S. special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights and gave remarks to celebrate Pride Month at the White House.
Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Local celebrations, fair held for Juneteenth
It was all smiles in Leimert Park as fairgoers celebrated the newly-recognized federal holiday.
It was all smiles in Leimert Park as fairgoers celebrated the newly-recognized federal holiday.
Mayor Eric Garcetti and coalition of U.S. Mayors launch reparations initiative
Mayor Garcetti and a team of mayors launched an initiative to work toward reparations for Black Americans in an effort to recompense for slavery and centuries of systemic oppression.
Mayor Garcetti and a team of mayors launched an initiative to work toward reparations for Black Americans in an effort to recompense for slavery and centuries of systemic oppression.
Santa Monica police union discusses lessons learned from 2020 unrest
Members of the Santa Monica police union discussed where the city is at now and how they could be a part of police reform.
Members of the Santa Monica police union discussed where the city is at now and how they could be a part of police reform.
Juneteenth set to become federal holiday after House OKs bill
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
Rita Moreno calls out racism in Hollywood, urging Latin community to unite
Rita Moreno discusses underrepresentation in Hollywood following the release of In the Heights (2021).
Rita Moreno discusses underrepresentation in Hollywood following the release of In the Heights (2021).
LAUSD partners with Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine to launch new high school in South LA
L.A. Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner, along with music producer and entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine and artist-producer-entrepreneur Andre "Dr. Dre" Young Monday announced a joint effort to launch a new high school in South Los Angeles — Regional High School .1.
L.A. Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner, along with music producer and entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine and artist-producer-entrepreneur Andre "Dr. Dre" Young Monday announced a joint effort to launch a new high school in South Los Angeles — Regional High School .1.
Darnella Frazier, teen who filmed George Floyd killing, awarded Pulitzer citation
The Pulitzer Prizes gave a special citation to Darnella Frazier whose video showing former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck played an integral role during his murder trial and sent shockwaves through social media.
The Pulitzer Prizes gave a special citation to Darnella Frazier whose video showing former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd’s neck played an integral role during his murder trial and sent shockwaves through social media.
Interactive Timeline: Critical moments that led to social justice movement
A FOX 11 documentary series looks back at the critical moments that led to social justice movement.
A FOX 11 documentary series looks back at the critical moments that led to social justice movement.
Rising Up: The power of youth movement in ongoing fight for social justice
The fifth and final episode of Rising Up looks into the power of youth movement in the ongoing fight for social justice.
The fifth and final episode of Rising Up looks into the power of youth movement in the ongoing fight for social justice.
Rising Up: Diving into 'defund the police' debate from both sides
Episode 4 dives into the "defund the police" debate and the future of social justice.
Episode 4 dives into the "defund the police" debate and the future of social justice.
Rising Up: Property damage vs the loss of life — the debate over looting
Rising Up Episode 2: "I don’t consider property damage anywhere in the ballpark of the theft of life": The debate over looting.
Rising Up Episode 2: "I don’t consider property damage anywhere in the ballpark of the theft of life": The debate over looting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.