Governor: California's process for imposing death penalty 'infected by racism'
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
'You're not alone': Identifying, coping with intergenerational trauma
Intergenerational trauma is embedding amongst people who have experienced genocide, war, slavery, holocaust, and more. Edit Alaverdyan, M.S. AMFT explains ways to cope and how to be supportive to those who experience it.
Intergenerational trauma is embedding amongst people who have experienced genocide, war, slavery, holocaust, and more. Edit Alaverdyan, M.S. AMFT explains ways to cope and how to be supportive to those who experience it.
Judge dismisses 3rd-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, other charges remain
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.
A Hennepin County judge has dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, but denied the defense's motions to dismiss the other charges against him.
Jackie Lacey, husband sued by BLM members over gun incident
DA Jackie Lacey and her husband were sued by BLM members over an incident in which the husband of LA County's top prosecutor pointed a gun at them while they were outside the couple's home in March.
DA Jackie Lacey and her husband were sued by BLM members over an incident in which the husband of LA County's top prosecutor pointed a gun at them while they were outside the couple's home in March.
Barbie takes stand against racism in latest vlog
The Mattel doll got animated about addressing racial bias and discrimination in a new video posted on the Barbie YouTube page, in a discussion with her pal Nikki, a Black doll.
The Mattel doll got animated about addressing racial bias and discrimination in a new video posted on the Barbie YouTube page, in a discussion with her pal Nikki, a Black doll.
Central Park woman made second 911 call about Black man, says DA
The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.
The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.
LA Council Council votes unanimously to create unarmed crisis response teams for nonviolent calls
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 Wednesday to make changes to policies involving nonviolent calls for service.
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 Wednesday to make changes to policies involving nonviolent calls for service.
Yelp's new feature flags businesses accused of racism
What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?
What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?
Amy Coney Barrett: George Floyd video was 'very, very personal for my family'
When asked Tuesday about the video of George Floyd’s death, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it is “obvious” racism persists in the U.S., but the issue of how the country should address it is up to policymakers, not judges.
When asked Tuesday about the video of George Floyd’s death, Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett said it is “obvious” racism persists in the U.S., but the issue of how the country should address it is up to policymakers, not judges.
Rapper, social activist Killer Mike to be honored at Billboard Music Awards
Rapper and social activist Killer Mike of hip hop duo Run the Jewels will be the recipient of the inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards later this week, it was announced Monday.
Rapper and social activist Killer Mike of hip hop duo Run the Jewels will be the recipient of the inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards later this week, it was announced Monday.
Black man sues Texas city for $1M after viral photo showed mounted officers leading him by rope
A Black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback has sued a southeast Texas city and its police department for $1 million, saying he suffered humiliation and fear during his arrest.
A Black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback has sued a southeast Texas city and its police department for $1 million, saying he suffered humiliation and fear during his arrest.
Florida road to be named after Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, at 17 while on a visit with his father.
Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, at 17 while on a visit with his father.
Culture Conversations: Free Marie and Rocsi Diaz from BET's 106 & Park
Free Marie and Rocsi Diaz talk about why it’s important to diminish the stereotype that "our vote doesn’t count" and to highlight the significance of Black and Brown voters.
Free Marie and Rocsi Diaz talk about why it’s important to diminish the stereotype that "our vote doesn’t count" and to highlight the significance of Black and Brown voters.
Uncle: Jacob Blake now being treated at Illinois rehab center
Jacob Blake was discharged from a Milwaukee hospital and is now undergoing treatment at an Illinois rehabilitation clinic.
Jacob Blake was discharged from a Milwaukee hospital and is now undergoing treatment at an Illinois rehabilitation clinic.
Breonna Taylor: Police release 'traumatic' details of investigation
Louisville police have released details of the investigation into the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Louisville police have released details of the investigation into the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breonna Taylor grand jury recordings released
The jury brought no criminal charges against the officers for Breonna Taylor's killing, angering many in Louisville and around the country and setting off renewed protests.
The jury brought no criminal charges against the officers for Breonna Taylor's killing, angering many in Louisville and around the country and setting off renewed protests.
Coach leaves 'All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ' note, quits team
Kurt Beathard, who was the Redbirds’ offensive coordinator, told The Pantagraph he let a note that said “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ” before he left.
Kurt Beathard, who was the Redbirds’ offensive coordinator, told The Pantagraph he let a note that said “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ” before he left.
Florida, Ole Miss teams kneel in moment of unity before kickoff
It was the first game for both teams since the SEC announced it would play a conference-only schedule for the 2020 season.
It was the first game for both teams since the SEC announced it would play a conference-only schedule for the 2020 season.
Trump unveils 'Platinum Plan' for Black Americans at campaign event in Atlanta
President Donald Trump visited Atlanta on Friday for a campaign event and unveiled his plan to increase access to capital for Black Americans, the "Platinum Plan."
President Donald Trump visited Atlanta on Friday for a campaign event and unveiled his plan to increase access to capital for Black Americans, the "Platinum Plan."