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This is a crucial moment in our nation's history.
This is a crucial moment in our nation's history.
Black leader wants Abraham Lincoln statue removed from Wisconsin university
The leader of a group for Black students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison wants a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in place for more than 100 years the heart of campus removed.
The leader of a group for Black students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison wants a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in place for more than 100 years the heart of campus removed.
'Splash Mountain' ride at Walt Disney World, Disneyland to be re-themed
The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.
The ride will reportedly be set in 1966 New Orleans and will join Princess Tiana and Louis on a musical adventure, featuring music from the film.
Yahoo music editor ponders ditching 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
Historic monuments, iconic brands and popular television shows are being reevaluated as the nation wrestles anew with the racism in its history, and the national anthem of the United States is now also a target.
Historic monuments, iconic brands and popular television shows are being reevaluated as the nation wrestles anew with the racism in its history, and the national anthem of the United States is now also a target.
NASCAR releases image of noose found in driver Bubba Wallace’s garage after FBI found no criminality
Federal authorities said that no federal crime was committed regarding the noose.
Federal authorities said that no federal crime was committed regarding the noose.
Impatience grows for cops' arrests in Breonna Taylor's death
The outcry has reverberated for weeks online and at demonstrations nationwide: Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor.
The outcry has reverberated for weeks online and at demonstrations nationwide: Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor.
Grand jury indicts 3 suspects in Ahmaud Arbery murder case
A grand jury has returned indictments of the three suspects in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.
A grand jury has returned indictments of the three suspects in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery.
California couple ends racist home deed
Ken Zak and Kyona love their Mission Hills, San Diego home. The mixed-race couple doesn't love the history that came with the deed to their 1920's home.
Ken Zak and Kyona love their Mission Hills, San Diego home. The mixed-race couple doesn't love the history that came with the deed to their 1920's home.
‘It’s now time for Black Lives Matter’: Dr. Bernice King speaks at funeral of Rayshard Brooks
The daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a powerful message at Brooks’ funeral on June 23.
The daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a powerful message at Brooks’ funeral on June 23.
California city of Fort Bragg, named for a Confederate general, considers name change
A rugged Northern California coastal city named for a Confederate general may ask voters to change its name as people protesting racial inequality and police brutality tear down monuments honoring former Confederate leaders.
A rugged Northern California coastal city named for a Confederate general may ask voters to change its name as people protesting racial inequality and police brutality tear down monuments honoring former Confederate leaders.
Young activist on front lines of Robert Fuller investigation related to historic 1979 LAPD deadly shooting
As the investigation into the hanging death of Robert Fuller in Palmdale continues, so does the Fuller family's fight for justice.
As the investigation into the hanging death of Robert Fuller in Palmdale continues, so does the Fuller family's fight for justice.
Activists call for an end To Los Angeles Unified School Police
Activists, parents, and students spoke out Monday in support of defunding the Los Angeles School Police Department, something the Board of Education will discuss Tuesday.
Activists, parents, and students spoke out Monday in support of defunding the Los Angeles School Police Department, something the Board of Education will discuss Tuesday.
Families of former Aunt Jemima ambassadors concerned about rebranding
The families of two women who portrayed Quaker Oats' Aunt Jemima expressed concerns about the company's decision to scrap the controversial branding, saying it could erase their family histories.
The families of two women who portrayed Quaker Oats' Aunt Jemima expressed concerns about the company's decision to scrap the controversial branding, saying it could erase their family histories.
LA committee endorses $133M in LAPD budget cuts, works to reduce furloughs
The Los Angeles City Council's Budget and Finance Committee agreed on Monday to cut $133 million from the police department budget next fiscal year, with the money expected to be used in part to replenish the city's reserve fund and limit furloughs of municipal employees.
The Los Angeles City Council's Budget and Finance Committee agreed on Monday to cut $133 million from the police department budget next fiscal year, with the money expected to be used in part to replenish the city's reserve fund and limit furloughs of municipal employees.
NASCAR race begins after show of support for Bubba Wallace
In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.
In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.
Brett Favre says Colin Kaepernick will be recognized a 'hero' like Pat Tillman
The Hall of Fame quarterback said Kaepernick will receive “hero status” because he was willing to sacrifice his NFL career to protest racial inequality and social injustice. Favre compared him to the late Pat Tillman – the former Arizona Cardinals safety who left his football career to join the Army after Sept. 11.
The Hall of Fame quarterback said Kaepernick will receive “hero status” because he was willing to sacrifice his NFL career to protest racial inequality and social injustice. Favre compared him to the late Pat Tillman – the former Arizona Cardinals safety who left his football career to join the Army after Sept. 11.
Statue of Theodore Roosevelt to be removed from outside museum
The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.
The American Museum of Natural History will remove a prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt from its entrance after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.
Protests against racism, police brutality continue across Southland
Another weekend filled with protest marches and other actions denouncing racism and police brutality began Saturday in various parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Another weekend filled with protest marches and other actions denouncing racism and police brutality began Saturday in various parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Hundreds honor Juneteenth with celebrations, marches in SoCal
Hundreds of people gathered at events across Southern California to celebrate Juneteenth.
Hundreds of people gathered at events across Southern California to celebrate Juneteenth.
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.
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.