Downtown LA's Nimbus Coffee sees magical jump in sales amid Black Lives Matter movement
Many Black-owned businesses are seeing a boost in sales due to the Black Lives Matter movement, including Nimbus Coffee, a Harry Potter-themed coffee shop in downtown Los Angeles that makes its muggle patrons feel the magic of Hogwarts.
Many Black-owned businesses are seeing a boost in sales due to the Black Lives Matter movement, including Nimbus Coffee, a Harry Potter-themed coffee shop in downtown Los Angeles that makes its muggle patrons feel the magic of Hogwarts.
California ski resort considering changing its name over derogatory term
The word “squaw,” derived from the Algonquin language, may have once simply meant “woman,” but over generations, the word morphed into a misogynist and racist term to disparage indigenous women.
The word “squaw,” derived from the Algonquin language, may have once simply meant “woman,” but over generations, the word morphed into a misogynist and racist term to disparage indigenous women.
Washington retiring Redskins name and logo, team says
The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's name and logo, according to a statement by the team.
The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's name and logo, according to a statement by the team.
Washington Redskins dropping name Monday, according to reports
Whispers that a name change for the Washington Redskins could arrive sooner rather than later are getting louder.
Whispers that a name change for the Washington Redskins could arrive sooner rather than later are getting louder.
Protests continue despite heat wave and surge in COVID-19 infections
More demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality are scheduled for Sunday despite a National Weather Service forecast of triple-digit temperatures in some parts of the Southland and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
More demonstrations against systemic racism and police brutality are scheduled for Sunday despite a National Weather Service forecast of triple-digit temperatures in some parts of the Southland and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Rally outside of LAPD headquarters to defend the police
A rally took place outside of LAPD headquarters on Saturday afternoon standing up for the LAPD.
A rally took place outside of LAPD headquarters on Saturday afternoon standing up for the LAPD.
Defying sheriff's order, LA County coroner's office releases Andres Guardado autopsy
Against the sheriff's wishes, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office released the autopsy report for 18-year-old Andres Guardado Friday morning, citing multiple gunshot wounds as his cause of death and ruled it a homicide.
Against the sheriff's wishes, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office released the autopsy report for 18-year-old Andres Guardado Friday morning, citing multiple gunshot wounds as his cause of death and ruled it a homicide.
Homeland Security gets new role under Trump monument order
Protesters who have clashed with authorities in Portland, Oregon, are not just facing off with local police.
Protesters who have clashed with authorities in Portland, Oregon, are not just facing off with local police.
Robert Fuller's death ruled a suicide after 'thorough' investigation overseen by state, FBI
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was expected to reveal new details surrounding the death of Robert Fuller on Thursday afternoon.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was expected to reveal new details surrounding the death of Robert Fuller on Thursday afternoon.
Tyler Perry to pay funeral expenses for 8-year-old Secoriea Turner
Tyler Perry has offered to pay the funeral expenses for an 8-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Atlanta over the weekend, a representative for the actor and filmmaker confirmed Wednesday.
Tyler Perry has offered to pay the funeral expenses for an 8-year-old girl who was fatally shot in Atlanta over the weekend, a representative for the actor and filmmaker confirmed Wednesday.
University of California system names first Black president
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system’s 150-year history.
Dr. Michael Drake was chosen Tuesday to be president of the University of California, the first Black leader in the system’s 150-year history.
148-foot long Black Lives Matter mural unveiled outside Hollywood’s Laugh Factory
The Laugh Factory is sending a serious message as it unveiled a 148-foot-long mural Tuesday as a tribute to Black Lives Matter.
The Laugh Factory is sending a serious message as it unveiled a 148-foot-long mural Tuesday as a tribute to Black Lives Matter.
Indiana officials investigate report of assault on Black man
A Black man says a group of white men assaulted him and threatened to “get a noose” after claiming that he and his friends had trespassed on private property as they gathered at an Indiana lake over the Fourth of July weekend.
A Black man says a group of white men assaulted him and threatened to “get a noose” after claiming that he and his friends had trespassed on private property as they gathered at an Indiana lake over the Fourth of July weekend.
Amy Cooper indicted for incident in Central Park involving Black man
A white woman at the center of a viral video where she is seen calling the police on a black man inside Central Park has been indicted in connection with the incident.
A white woman at the center of a viral video where she is seen calling the police on a black man inside Central Park has been indicted in connection with the incident.
Asian and Black Americans report increased discrimination amid coronavirus pandemic, survey finds
A report published by Pew Research on July 1 surveying the effects of the racial and ethnic discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic found that Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences based on the color of their skin since the pandemic began.
A report published by Pew Research on July 1 surveying the effects of the racial and ethnic discrimination during the coronavirus pandemic found that Asian and Black Americans are more likely than other groups to report negative experiences based on the color of their skin since the pandemic began.
Illinois museum says 'Dukes of Hazzard' car with Confederate flag to stay
A northern Illinois auto museum has no plan to stop displaying a Dodge Charger from the “Dukes of Hazzard” television show with the Confederate battle flag painted atop the vehicle.
A northern Illinois auto museum has no plan to stop displaying a Dodge Charger from the “Dukes of Hazzard” television show with the Confederate battle flag painted atop the vehicle.
Police protests continue despite sharp rise of COVID-19 infections
It's a holiday weekend, and there has been a sharp rise in the spread of COVID-19, but the marches, rallies, and other actions against systemic racism and police brutality continue across the Southland.
It's a holiday weekend, and there has been a sharp rise in the spread of COVID-19, but the marches, rallies, and other actions against systemic racism and police brutality continue across the Southland.
IndyCar donates $1 million to establish diversity program
IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway are making an active effort to increase diversity throughout the industry with a $1 million donation to a new “Race for Equality & Change” initiative.
IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway are making an active effort to increase diversity throughout the industry with a $1 million donation to a new “Race for Equality & Change” initiative.
Washington Redskins to conduct review of the team’s name, team officials say
The Washington Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.
The Washington Redskins say they will conduct a thorough review of the team’s name a day after their main sponsor asked them to change it.
‘You should have been George Floyd’: Black baseball player taunted at high school game
Hecklers at an Iowa high school baseball game hurled racist taunts towards the lone black player at Charles City High School.
Hecklers at an Iowa high school baseball game hurled racist taunts towards the lone black player at Charles City High School.