Naked protesters wear 'spit hoods' outside Rochester police building
Protesters are demanding police accountability and legislation to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies.
Protesters are demanding police accountability and legislation to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies.
Georgia elementary students assigned to imagine themselves as slaves
Oglethorpe County elementary school students were asked to write journal entries as if they were runaway slaves.
Oglethorpe County elementary school students were asked to write journal entries as if they were runaway slaves.
'Black Lives Matter' painted on Atlantic City's MLK Blvd, not Boardwalk
“Black Lives Matter” was painted prominently in Atlantic City on Friday — just not on the seaside resort’s famous Boardwalk, which activists had originally hoped.
“Black Lives Matter” was painted prominently in Atlantic City on Friday — just not on the seaside resort’s famous Boardwalk, which activists had originally hoped.
Right-wing activist killed in Portland mourned by his friends, President Trump
A supporter of a right-wing group who was shot dead on a Portland, Oregon, street was mourned by both friends and President Donald Trump as a victim of mob violence.
A supporter of a right-wing group who was shot dead on a Portland, Oregon, street was mourned by both friends and President Donald Trump as a victim of mob violence.
Protesters shift focus to Portland's mayor amid rising tensions
Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, Oregon, shifted their focus to the city’s mayor, and police declared a riot as people broke windows, vandalized a business and set a fire inside the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives.
Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, Oregon, shifted their focus to the city’s mayor, and police declared a riot as people broke windows, vandalized a business and set a fire inside the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Blake family urge groups in Kenosha to engage in positive community service
On Tuesday, the family of Jacob Blake hosted a community gathering at the site of Jacob’s shooting.
On Tuesday, the family of Jacob Blake hosted a community gathering at the site of Jacob’s shooting.
More than 50 Black former franchisees sue McDonald’s for discrimination
More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees.
More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees.
Oregon governor beefs up Portland patrols after fatal shooting
Oregon state police will patrol Portland’s nightly protests with help from officers from neighboring communities.
Oregon state police will patrol Portland’s nightly protests with help from officers from neighboring communities.
NFL reveals more in-game social and racial justice plans
As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL will allow visuals on helmets and caps.
As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL will allow visuals on helmets and caps.
Documentary on the life and death of Breonna Taylor coming to FX, Hulu
"The Killing of Breonna Taylor" will air Sept. 4 on FX and be available for streaming on Hulu, produced by the New York Times.
"The Killing of Breonna Taylor" will air Sept. 4 on FX and be available for streaming on Hulu, produced by the New York Times.
Retired athletes, sports debate shows take lead on social justice conversations
During a week in which athletes in several sports walked off the job to protest social and racial injustice, sports networks devoted plenty of airtime to those topics.
During a week in which athletes in several sports walked off the job to protest social and racial injustice, sports networks devoted plenty of airtime to those topics.
'They are needed:' Rally supporting police draws scores to downtown Kenosha
Some attending the rally in the Wisconsin city wore “back the blue” shirts. Others carried American flags. They applauded when law enforcement vehicles rolled by.
Some attending the rally in the Wisconsin city wore “back the blue” shirts. Others carried American flags. They applauded when law enforcement vehicles rolled by.
'We're in this fight:' After playoff win, Bucks discuss decision to sit out Wednesday's game
The Milwaukee Bucks completed their playoff series against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, a rescheduled game that was to be played Wednesday.
The Milwaukee Bucks completed their playoff series against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, a rescheduled game that was to be played Wednesday.
Thousands gather at March on Washington commemorations amid revived racial tensions
Civil rights advocates have begun gathering to highlight police and vigilante violence against Black Americans at a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington.
Civil rights advocates have begun gathering to highlight police and vigilante violence against Black Americans at a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington.
Protesters surround, follow Sen. Rand Paul in tense confrontation about Breonna Taylor after RNC
Video posted on social media showed Metro Police flanking Paul and his wife as dozens of people confronted him in a Washington street after midnight.
Video posted on social media showed Metro Police flanking Paul and his wife as dozens of people confronted him in a Washington street after midnight.
NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
Mets and Marlins walk off field in protest, leave Black Lives Matter shirt on home plate
Members on each team doffed caps towards the other side before returning to their clubhouses, leaving only the black T-shirt at home.
Members on each team doffed caps towards the other side before returning to their clubhouses, leaving only the black T-shirt at home.
WATCH LIVE: Thousands gather for March on Washington commemoration
The March on Washington takes place on August 28. From routes and road closures to coronavirus regulations, here's everything you need to know.
The March on Washington takes place on August 28. From routes and road closures to coronavirus regulations, here's everything you need to know.
1st Black woman confirmed to be justice on New Jersey high court
The nomination of the first Black woman to sit on New Jersey’s Supreme Court was confirmed Thursday by the state Senate.
The nomination of the first Black woman to sit on New Jersey’s Supreme Court was confirmed Thursday by the state Senate.
Pennsylvania judge suspended without pay, faces trial on ethics charges
A white judge in Pittsburgh accused of violating standards for judges by referring to a Black juror as “Aunt Jemima” and making other demeaning comments has been suspended without pay.
A white judge in Pittsburgh accused of violating standards for judges by referring to a Black juror as “Aunt Jemima” and making other demeaning comments has been suspended without pay.