Crews remove Confederate monument from Decatur Square
Heavy equipment and construction crews overtook Decatur Square late Thursday evening. The focus was the controversial Confederate monument a DeKalb County judge ordered safely removed and stored to protect both the public and historic obelisk. It took crews about an hour to delicately remove the monument using a crane and forklift.
NCAA expands ban, joins SEC in targeting Confederate flag
Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the policy.
American Airlines passenger claims he was racially profiled at LAX
A group of American Airlines passengers has filed a lawsuit against the carrier, alleging racial profiling on board a May 31st flight from LAX to Phoenix.
'Pies for Justice' bake sale held on Juneteenth finds massive success
An Echo Park pie shop was one of 50 restaurants that participated in a special online charity pie sale fundraiser held in honor of Juneteenth. The fundraiser sold out of sweet tweets within minutes.
Culture Conversations: Amplifying diverse voices and celebrating culture
Culture Conversations is a brand new FOX 11 Digital program aimed at closely examining the issues that our nation is grappling with at this moment: race, inequality, justice, policing, political strength, and what these issues mean to our future. We’ll also examine how Black culture has shaped America and continues to influence our generation. Each week host Mimi Brown will interview change-makers, influencers, and celebrities on weekly newsworthy topics.
Louisville police officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting will be fired
One of three police officers involved in the shooting of Breonna Taylor on March 13 is being fired.
Ethnic studies to be required at California State University, the largest US public college system
Students at California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, will need to take courses in ethnic studies under legislation advanced Thursday, a move by lawmakers to impose new graduation requirements that the colleges want to set themselves.
Viral dance video celebrates 'Black Excellence'
Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Colin Kaepernick are just some of the names portrayed in a dance video that has gone viral and celebrates "Black Excellence."
Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain - and now national action
In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of "Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing."
George Floyd’s family attorney, co-founder of Equal Justice Now call for police reform
George Floyd's family attorney, Ben Crump, and Bill Shields, the co-founder of Equal Justice Now discussed the need for police reform on Good Day LA with FOX 11's Tony McEwing. While both men are fighting for systemic change, neither supports defunding the police.
Pelosi orders removal of Confederate portraits from US Capitol
In a letter to the House clerk, Pelosi requested the immediate removal of portraits depicting former speakers Robert Hunter of Virginia, James Orr of South Carolina and Howell Cobb and Charles Crisp, both of Georgia.
Mrs. Butterworth's undergoing 'brand and packaging review' after Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben's announce redesigns
Conagra said it is intended to evoke the images of a “loving grandmother” but acknowledged that the packaging might be problematic.
Atlanta Police disputes rumors of mass officer walk outs; says seeing 'higher than usual call outs'
The Atlanta Police Department says it is "experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift" on Wednesday. The call outs follow the Fulton County District Attorney’s decision on charges against an ex-officer and current officer in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.
Protesters call for prosecutions in LA cases following Atlanta officer's murder charges
The news of the Atlanta officer facing charges in the death of an African American man is sparking calls for more prosecutions of police officers in Los Angeles.
Local reaction to Atlanta filings against officers in deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks
It was the weekly BLM rally asking for LA County DA Jackie Lacy’s removal from office, but some of the talk was about Atlanta.
Entire high school baseball team kneels during national anthem at first game of season
The entire Roosevelt High School baseball team in Des Moines, Iowa, knelt during the national anthem at the first game of the delayed season, on June 15.
‘The Black Lives Matter Foundation,’ unaffiliated with BLM, reportedly receives donations by mistake
A group known as “The Black Lives Matter Foundation,” has reportedly raised nearly $4 million from individuals and various corporations unaware that the foundation has nothing to do with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
Fulton County DA charges officers involved in deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks
Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan have both been charged with multiple counts connected to the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks.
Photographer looks back on the Black Lives Matter protests and riots
Through his lens, Oscar Del Aguila has captured the Black Lives Matter protests and riots. He says he didn't want to miss history.
Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.