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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
Aunt Jemima brand to change name and remove image from packaging due to racial stereotype
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Loyola Marymount announces plans to eradicate systemic racism on campus
Loyola Marymount University announced Tuesday night it will work to eradicate systemic racism at the school and address "the histories and systems of injustice perpetrated against people of color, while also taking responsibility for our institutional complicity in the perpetuation of white supremacy."
Loyola Marymount University announced Tuesday night it will work to eradicate systemic racism at the school and address "the histories and systems of injustice perpetrated against people of color, while also taking responsibility for our institutional complicity in the perpetuation of white supremacy."
Motion to save All Black Lives Matter mural in Hollywood
Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O'Farrell will introduce a motion Wednesday calling for the installation of a permanent memorial commemorating Sunday's massive All Black Lives Matter march through Hollywood.
Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O'Farrell will introduce a motion Wednesday calling for the installation of a permanent memorial commemorating Sunday's massive All Black Lives Matter march through Hollywood.
Tennessee deputy thanks 2 black women for buying him breakfast at Cracker Barrel: 'BLM but so does yours!'
The note reads: “BLM But so does yours. Thank you for your service. Breakfast paid.”
The note reads: “BLM But so does yours. Thank you for your service. Breakfast paid.”
LA Police Union and People's Budget rep discuss 'defunding police'
City council leaders introduced a motion to replace LAPD officers with unarmed non-law enforcement agencies, but some people believe the measure doesn't push the needle far enough.
City council leaders introduced a motion to replace LAPD officers with unarmed non-law enforcement agencies, but some people believe the measure doesn't push the needle far enough.
John Ridley's 2017 documentary about LAPD getting renewed attention
John Ridley won an Academy Award for his adapted screenplay of “12 Years A Slave.” That was almost ten years ago.
John Ridley won an Academy Award for his adapted screenplay of “12 Years A Slave.” That was almost ten years ago.
Target, U.S. Bank, Best Buy to observe Juneteenth holiday
Minnesota-based companies Target, U.S. Bank, and Best Buy are both officially recognizing Juneteenth as a company holiday.
Minnesota-based companies Target, U.S. Bank, and Best Buy are both officially recognizing Juneteenth as a company holiday.
Motion seeks to replace LAPD officers with unarmed response teams to handle non-violent calls for service
A motion was introduced Tuesday that seeks to develop a crisis response team that would respond to non-violent calls for service within Los Angeles in place of law enforcement officers.
A motion was introduced Tuesday that seeks to develop a crisis response team that would respond to non-violent calls for service within Los Angeles in place of law enforcement officers.
Jasmyne Cannick talks healing the racial divide in the LGBTQ+ community
The "All Black Lives Matter" protest that occurred Sunday on the streets of Hollywood and West Hollywood was seen by many as a celebration of two communities, black and LGBTQ+, who each have history of suffering at the hands of the police.
The "All Black Lives Matter" protest that occurred Sunday on the streets of Hollywood and West Hollywood was seen by many as a celebration of two communities, black and LGBTQ+, who each have history of suffering at the hands of the police.
Essence Magazine: The black woman's perspective during the Black Lives week of protests
On Good Day LA, Amanda Salas checked in with the Executive Producer of Essence Kirsten West Savali to reflect on the 50th anniversary of Essence and their coverage of this unprecedented time in Black history.
On Good Day LA, Amanda Salas checked in with the Executive Producer of Essence Kirsten West Savali to reflect on the 50th anniversary of Essence and their coverage of this unprecedented time in Black history.
California Attorney General announces proposals for police reform
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra held a virtual press conference Monday morning to announce his proposals for police reform.
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra held a virtual press conference Monday morning to announce his proposals for police reform.
Ben Carson thinks Trump will 'get there' on athletes kneeling
The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem.
The lone African American member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet said Monday he would work with the president on the issue of athletes taking a knee during the national anthem.