Cream of Wheat parent scrutinizes iconic chef logo after racism complaints
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
‘If he has the playing ability,’: Trump says he ‘absolutely’ supports Colin Kaepernick’s NFL return
Speaking in an interview at the White House, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” would support Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL.
Speaking in an interview at the White House, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” would support Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL.
‘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.
Base of Penn's Landing Christopher Columbus monument covered
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation said they recognize that it “is a focus of controversy and pain for many."
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation said they recognize that it “is a focus of controversy and pain for many."
Cherry Hill middle schooler writes letter urging for discussion on black culture and history
A Cherry Hill sixth grader is pushing for change and discussion.
A Cherry Hill sixth grader is pushing for change and discussion.
NFL commissioner Goodell encourages teams to sign Kaepernick
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is encouraging teams to sign 32-year-old quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who hasn't played the past three seasons.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is encouraging teams to sign 32-year-old quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who hasn't played the past three seasons.
Mayor Kenney, Commissioner Outlaw announce investigation into city’s protest response
Mayor Kenney and Commissioner Outlaw announced their plans for an investigation in a press release Monday morning.
Mayor Kenney and Commissioner Outlaw announced their plans for an investigation in a press release Monday morning.
New Jersey community holds second protest after first ended in racialized, national tension
Protestors gathered Gloucester County, New Jersey where a rural community led a peaceful demonstration after a racialized incident that put small town Franklinville on the spot internationally.
Protestors gathered Gloucester County, New Jersey where a rural community led a peaceful demonstration after a racialized incident that put small town Franklinville on the spot internationally.
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigns after officers kill man outside fast food restaurant
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has agreed to step down, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon. The decision comes less than 24 hours after a deadly officer-involved shooting at a fast-food restaurant on University Avenue in southwest Atlanta Friday night.
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has agreed to step down, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon. The decision comes less than 24 hours after a deadly officer-involved shooting at a fast-food restaurant on University Avenue in southwest Atlanta Friday night.
Deer runs into Black Lives Matter marchers in NJ, injuring 3, 1 seriously
Authorities say a woman marching in a Black Lives Matter protest in New Jersey was seriously injured and two others were also hurt when a deer suddenly ran into the crowd.
Authorities say a woman marching in a Black Lives Matter protest in New Jersey was seriously injured and two others were also hurt when a deer suddenly ran into the crowd.
Trump reschedules campaign rally after Juneteenth uproar
“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”
“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”
Depression and anxiety rates spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death, survey finds
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
US Air Force pilot call sign 'Banzai' becomes first woman to fly F-35A stealth fighter into combat
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
America has now deployed its first female stealth fighter pilot into combat, the Air Force announced.
Band-Aid adds line of bandage colors to represent different skin tones
In response to the ongoing protests that have erupted in response to systemic racism in America, Band-Aid has announced additions to its product line by offering colors that match different skin tone in order to “embrace the beauty of diverse skin.”
In response to the ongoing protests that have erupted in response to systemic racism in America, Band-Aid has announced additions to its product line by offering colors that match different skin tone in order to “embrace the beauty of diverse skin.”
Washington state woman arrested, accused of setting 5 police vehicles ablaze in George Floyd riots
A 25-year-old Tacoma woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly lighting five unmarked Seattle police vehicles on fire during riots at the end of last month.
A 25-year-old Tacoma woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly lighting five unmarked Seattle police vehicles on fire during riots at the end of last month.
NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
'Song of the South' trends on Twitter as some call for Disney to re-theme Splash Mountain
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
How to have effective conversations about racism, racial injustice
In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, more people are having important conversations about racism and racial injustice. But how do you discuss those topics constructively and effectively? FOX 11's Vanessa Borge spoke with psychologist, Dr. Julia Harper.
In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, more people are having important conversations about racism and racial injustice. But how do you discuss those topics constructively and effectively? FOX 11's Vanessa Borge spoke with psychologist, Dr. Julia Harper.
Biden: Racism in America is institutional, 'white man's problem'
Racism in America is an institutional "white man's problem visited on people of color," former Vice President Joe Biden said, arguing that the way to attack the issue is to defeat President Donald Trump and hold him responsible for deepening the nation's racial divide.
Racism in America is an institutional "white man's problem visited on people of color," former Vice President Joe Biden said, arguing that the way to attack the issue is to defeat President Donald Trump and hold him responsible for deepening the nation's racial divide.