Tyler Perry announced as 2020 Governors Award recipient
The Television Academy announced that entertainment industry icon Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation will receive the 2020 Governors Award "in recognition of their unparalleled contributions to shaping the television medium."
LeBron James wears knockoff MAGA hat before game: 'Make America Arrest The Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor'
LeBron James' hat was a parody of President Trump’s “Make America Great Again” motto from his first presidential campaign, but instead it read, “Make America Arrest The Cops Who Killed Breonna Taylor.”
Minnesota governor told White House a Trump visit to George Floyd memorial is 'really bad idea'
President Donald Trump’s campaign team wanted to have the president visit south Minneapolis Monday during his trip to Minnesota, multiple sources in government and law enforcement say. Gov. Tim Walz says he spent the weekend telling the White House why it was a “really bad idea.”
Highlighting local Black owned restaurants in Los Angeles
Perhaps you heard the call to support black owned businesses, but weren’t quite sure how.
Black-owned Baldwin Hills restaurant earns prestigious culinary award
Post and Beam, a beloved Black-owned restaurant in Baldwin Hills became a recipient of the most prestigious culinary honors.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
Kentucky AG meets with Breonna Taylor’s family for first time – 5 months after her death
The attorney general of Kentucky extended condolences to the family of Breonna Taylor this week, meeting with them for the first time since Taylor was fatally shot by police during a drug raid in March, according to reports.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
Former LA Dodger turned artist uses new platform to empower Black youth
A former Los Angeles Dodger is taking a swing at an unlikely, new career that allows him to use a new platform to promote a mission of social justice.
Local mothers grieve sons' lives lost during officer-involved shootings
The late beloved county supervisor Kenny Hahn would often start news conferences after violence had been committed in the inner city with these words: "Somewhere in South LA, a mother cries."
'Anything they wanted to take, they can take': BLM throws support behind Chicago looters after $60M in damages
“That is reparations,” a Black Lives Matter Chicago organizer said. “Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance"
2 shot, more than 100 arrested and 13 officers hurt during downtown Chicago looting
CPD Supt. David Brown says two people were shot, police made more than 100 arrests and 13 officers were injured during looting and civil unrest early Monday in downtown Chicago.
Court rules in favor of children of Compton man killed in confrontation with LASD deputies
The California Supreme Court Monday upheld an $8 million verdict awarded to the five children of a 29-year-old Black man who the plaintiffs alleged was beaten and killed by a knee-on-neck maneuver by Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in Compton in 2012.
California eyes 11 police reforms following death of George Floyd
California lawmakers are pushing to enact nearly a dozen policing reform laws driven by nationwide outrage and protests after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis in May. Lawmakers have until Aug. 31 to approve and send legislation to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Judge orders release of body camera video in Floyd case
Judge Peter Cahill ruled Friday the that videos from the body cameras of Thomas Lane and J. Kueng taken on the night Floyd died will be made publicly available, though it is unclear how or when the footage will be released.
California lawmakers move forward with police reform bills, penalties for racially motivated 911 calls
In addition, legislators approved a bill by Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer (D-Huntington Park) that would establish criminal penalties for anyone who calls 911 in order to harass Black people or any other members of a protected class.
Amid racial unrest, Arnold Schwarzenegger calls for equal opportunity for all Americans
With discussions surrounding race at the forefront of the American psyche, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opened up to FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson about his own experience immigrating to The US, and his efforts to ensure equal opportunity for all.
Oprah Winfrey sets up billboards outside Louisville, Kentucky for Breonna Taylor
First, Oprah Winfrey put Breonna Taylor on the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine. Now the media mogul is spreading her message with billboards demanding justice for the Kentucky woman shot to death during a police raid.
Oakland A's coach apologizes after he makes gesture that looks like Nazi salute
The hand gesture, where he raised his arm straight to the sky, occurred following the A's win Thursday over the Texas Rangers.
Magic's Jonathan Isaac jersey sales surge after he stood for national anthem while others knelt
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.