Mississippi lawmakers vote to remove rebel emblem from flag
Mississippi legislators have voted to raucous cheers and applause to remove a Confederate battle emblem from their state flag.
Mississippi legislators have voted to raucous cheers and applause to remove a Confederate battle emblem from their state flag.
Our Race Reality: Philadelphia Black and Blue
One month since the death of George Floyd, FOX 29 takes a look at where we are now, as a city, and where we're headed since his killing.
One month since the death of George Floyd, FOX 29 takes a look at where we are now, as a city, and where we're headed since his killing.
Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future
Country artists have long been hesitant to address racial issues, but the rallies over racial injustice this year have become too important for the genre to ignore.
Country artists have long been hesitant to address racial issues, but the rallies over racial injustice this year have become too important for the genre to ignore.
The Dixie Chicks change their name to 'The Chicks'
Their official website has a message across the top that reads: "We want to meet this moment."
Their official website has a message across the top that reads: "We want to meet this moment."
Census shows white decline, nonwhite majority among youngest
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday show that for the first time nonwhites and Hispanics were a majority of people under age 16 in 2019.
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday show that for the first time nonwhites and Hispanics were a majority of people under age 16 in 2019.
Video shows 10-year-old boy stopping driveway basketball game to hide from passing police car
A now-viral video shows a young Black boy hiding from a passing police vehicle while playing basketball at a home in Connecticut.
A now-viral video shows a young Black boy hiding from a passing police vehicle while playing basketball at a home in Connecticut.
Bubba Wallace 'relieved' rope in garage wasn't noose targeted at him, acknowledges 'embarrassment'
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace tweeted out a statement on Wednesday about the supposed noose found in his garage, saying that he's "relieved" to know it wasn't meant for him, but embarrassed by the mixup after the FBI ended its hate crime investigation.
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace tweeted out a statement on Wednesday about the supposed noose found in his garage, saying that he's "relieved" to know it wasn't meant for him, but embarrassed by the mixup after the FBI ended its hate crime investigation.
Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Dems seek changes
A Republican policing bill hit a roadblock Wednesday as Senate Democrats voted against it as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to negotiate a compromise or walk away despite public outcry over the killings of Black Americans.
A Republican policing bill hit a roadblock Wednesday as Senate Democrats voted against it as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to negotiate a compromise or walk away despite public outcry over the killings of Black Americans.
'Learn from history' instead of removing statues, Trump says
As America grapples with racism in its past, President Donald Trump lined up squarely Tuesday with those who argue that the pendulum has swung too far in favor of removing statues and other symbols of that flawed history, saying mistakes will be repeated if not learned from and understood.
As America grapples with racism in its past, President Donald Trump lined up squarely Tuesday with those who argue that the pendulum has swung too far in favor of removing statues and other symbols of that flawed history, saying mistakes will be repeated if not learned from and understood.
Bryn Mawr family creates signs to raise awareness for social injustice
A Bryn Mawr family is fundraising to help raise awareness for social injustice.
A Bryn Mawr family is fundraising to help raise awareness for social injustice.
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches
Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities.
Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities.
White parents of Black children navigate a changing nation
The Associated Press discussed race with six white couples who have adopted or have custody of Black children. These parents are trying to help their children understand race in America while getting an accelerated course themselves.
The Associated Press discussed race with six white couples who have adopted or have custody of Black children. These parents are trying to help their children understand race in America while getting an accelerated course themselves.
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.
Google workers question police department ties
Thousands of employees are asking the company to stop selling tech to law enforcement.
Thousands of employees are asking the company to stop selling tech to law enforcement.
Tina Fey asks to pull '30 Rock' episodes that featured blackface
The series aired on NBC from 2006 to 2013, but episodes are still being shown in television syndication and on streaming services including Hulu, Amazon Prime, iTunes and Peacock.
The series aired on NBC from 2006 to 2013, but episodes are still being shown in television syndication and on streaming services including Hulu, Amazon Prime, iTunes and Peacock.
Trump calls for arrest of people who vandalize, destroy monuments
President Donald Trump authorized the arrest of anyone vandalizing or destroying monuments, statues or other such federal property in the United States.
President Donald Trump authorized the arrest of anyone vandalizing or destroying monuments, statues or other such federal property in the United States.
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.
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.
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.
Our Race Reality: Mixed Messages with Sue Serio, Shaina Humphries, and Thomas Drayton
Friday night, FOX 29's Sue Serio, Shaina Humphries, and Thomas Drayton shared their own personal stories with Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley.
Friday night, FOX 29's Sue Serio, Shaina Humphries, and Thomas Drayton shared their own personal stories with Mike Jerrick and Alex Holley.