The recent death of George Floyd has brought out crowds of protesters to stand up against systemic racism. Along with the protesters, police officers from […]
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North Carolina Man Threatens to Burn Down Black Church
Federal and state authorities have arrested a North Carolina man after he allegedly called and threatened to burn down a predominantly black church in Virginia […]
Cleveland Brown quarterback criticized for decision to kneel
Cleveland Brown’s quarterback, Baker Mayfield, was criticized by a fan for his decision to kneel during the national anthem next NFL season to support protests […]
Instagram to Review Whether Its Practices and Policies ‘Suppress Black Voices’
Instagram has become a popular platform for the Black Lives Matter movement, with supporters using the social network to demand justice, express solidarity, support businesses, […]
Trump Revokes Transgender Health Protection Act
Friday, the Trump administration finalized a rule that would remove nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people when it comes to health care and health insurance. What […]
Former Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields Resigns
Erika Shields, Atlanta Police Chief of 3 years, resigns after a white officer fatally shoots a black man. What We Know: Shields, a former stockbroker […]
Thousands Gather at Brooklyn Museum in Support of Trans Lives
Protestors dressed in white, gathered Sunday, June 14, 2020 to protest for Trans-rights What We Know: The protests started amid the murders of two transgender […]
Common and Tiffany Haddish Join All Black Lives Matter Protest in L.A.
Tiffany Haddish and her ‘boyfriend’ Common joined a Black Lives Matter Pride Month protest in Los Angeles. What We Know: The comedian and rapper joined […]
Florida Wildlife Conservatory Officer Shot Dead
A Florida Wildlife Conservatory Officer was shot and killed early Sunday morning in Hendry County. Officials have arrested and charged a suspect in the incident. […]