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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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"
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 residents sue LAPD, Chief Michel Moore alleging damage from being misidentified as gang members
Five local residents sued the Los Angeles Police Department and its chief early Monday, alleging they were falsely classified by officers as gang members or associates, causing job losses and damage to their reputations.
Five local residents sued the Los Angeles Police Department and its chief early Monday, alleging they were falsely classified by officers as gang members or associates, causing job losses and damage to their reputations.
Breonna Taylor to be honored on September cover of Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine
It will be the first time in 20 years that media mogul Oprah Winfrey will not be featured on the cover, according to the publication.
It will be the first time in 20 years that media mogul Oprah Winfrey will not be featured on the cover, according to the publication.
‘John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America,’ Obama says in eulogy
Former President Barack Obama called for the restoration and expansion of the Voting Rights Act when he delivered a passionate eulogy for his personal hero, Rep. John Lewis.
Former President Barack Obama called for the restoration and expansion of the Voting Rights Act when he delivered a passionate eulogy for his personal hero, Rep. John Lewis.
Double rainbow seen over steps of the Capitol where Rep. John Lewis lies in state
A vivid double rainbow appeared Tuesday evening over the steps of the U.S. Capitol building where the late Congressman John Lewis lies in state.
A vivid double rainbow appeared Tuesday evening over the steps of the U.S. Capitol building where the late Congressman John Lewis lies in state.
LA councilman wants to make Juneteenth official city holiday
Councilman Curren Price introduced a motion on Wednesday to establish Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, as a legal holiday in Los Angeles.
Councilman Curren Price introduced a motion on Wednesday to establish Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, as a legal holiday in Los Angeles.