Black UK protester statue removed from pedestal
Officials in the English city of Bristol have removed a statue of a Black Lives Matter activist that was installed on a pedestal once occupied by a monument to a 17th-century slave trader.
Statue of Black protester replaces toppled UK slave trader
Marc Quinn created the likeness of Jen Reid, a protester photographed standing on the plinth after demonstrators pulled down the statue of Edward Colston and dumped it in Bristol’s harbor on June 7.
Washington is changing the name of its NFL team. Here are other pro teams that changed their titles
Teams in every major sports league have rebranded themselves with new names for various reasons over the decades. Here’s a look at some of the most recent:
First George Floyd-inspired police reform bills become law in Pennsylvania
So far, bills central to Democrats’ police reform platform — narrowing the allowable use of lethal force and appointing special prosecutors to investigate police shootings — have seen no action.
Cops search for man who threw red paint on BLM mural outside Trump Tower
The NYPD is investigating what appears to be vandalism of the Black Lives Matter mural painted last week outside Trump Tower.
Valentina Sampaio becomes first transgender model to appear in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue
Valentina Sampaio has made Sports Illustrated Swimsuit history by becoming the first transgender model to appear in the iconic special edition magazine.
Washington retiring Redskins name and logo, team says
The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's name and logo, according to a statement by the team.
Police execute search warrant at home of gun-toting couple
Authorities have executed a search warrant at the St. Louis mansion of a white couple whose armed defense of their home during a recent racial injustice protest drew widespread attention.
Trump threatens 'automatic 10 years in prison' for anyone harming statues
Historic monuments and statues have become the targets of anger and vandalism during protests in the wake of George Floyd's death while in police custody at the end of May.
Homeland Security gets new role under Trump monument order
Protesters who have clashed with authorities in Portland, Oregon, are not just facing off with local police.
Black Lives Matter mural painted in front of Trump Tower in Manhattan
After a delay at the last minute, a giant, city-funded 'Black Lives Matter' mural was expected to be painted on 5th Avenue in front of Trump Tower Thursday.
Philadelphia Union honor victims of police brutality ahead of first match
In a short video posted on the team's social media accounts, the team stands up and removes the shirts to show the names of victims of police brutality on their backs.
Patriots' Julian Edelman invites DeSean Jackson to visit U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Edelman, who is Jewish, released a video on social media Thursday morning saying he saw Jackson's posts and saw "an opportunity to have a conversation."
Vandals alter BLM mural in Oak Park to say 'All Lives Matter'
Police are investigating after someone defaced the mural, altering it to say, “All Lives Matter” instead of “Black Lives Matter.”
'Dukes of Hazzard' stars, creator respond to Confederate flag controversy: 'The car is innocent'
The stars of the “Dukes of Hazzard” have spoken out about renewed criticism with the Confederate flag printed on the top of their signature orange car, The General Lee.
Trenton's Christopher Columbus statue coming down Wednesday
Crews in Trenton started dismantling the statue Wednesday, a day after city Mayor Reed Gusciora announced the decision.
Pair charged with hate crime after defacing Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez
The July 4th incident, captured on video, has brought national attention, and the man who organized the mural project is relieved that charges came swiftly.
Richmond removing statue of Confederate JEB Stuart
Work crews in Richmond began taking down an enormous monument to Confederate Gen. J.E.B. Stuart on Tuesday, the third major statue to be cleared away in less than a week, as the Confederacy's former capital rushes to remove symbols of oppression in response to protests against police brutality and racism.
Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life
The deal between Kaepernick’s production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced on July 6. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice, and the quest for equity. It also will provide a platform to showcase the work of directors and producers of color.