Newsom: 'If George Floyd looked like me, he'd still be alive today'
"If George Floyd looked like me, he'd still be alive today," California Governor Gavin Newsom said in part in a statement issued Tuesday in response to the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
"If George Floyd looked like me, he'd still be alive today," California Governor Gavin Newsom said in part in a statement issued Tuesday in response to the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
California man allegedly assaults elderly Korean couple, threatens Japanese-American Olympian
Michael Orlando Vivona, 25, told police he had a “hate” or “”fixation” about Asians and police believe the attack was racially motivated.
Michael Orlando Vivona, 25, told police he had a “hate” or “”fixation” about Asians and police believe the attack was racially motivated.
Derek Chauvin trial: Updates and FAQs
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd is scheduled to begin Monday, March 8 at 8 a.m.
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd is scheduled to begin Monday, March 8 at 8 a.m.
Michigan man angry after student and teacher cut biracial daughter's hair
The first time a student cut off part of her hair, the family had their daughter's hair styled to make it look better. Two days later, the girl came up with the other side cut - this time by a teacher.
The first time a student cut off part of her hair, the family had their daughter's hair styled to make it look better. Two days later, the girl came up with the other side cut - this time by a teacher.
Gov. DeSantis signs anti-riot bill imposing harsher criminal penalties on violent protesters
Backed by law enforcement from all over Central Florida at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the governor signed his controversial anti-rioting bill into law on Monday. The measure is meant to stiffen penalties on violent protesters.
Backed by law enforcement from all over Central Florida at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the governor signed his controversial anti-rioting bill into law on Monday. The measure is meant to stiffen penalties on violent protesters.
Deaf Black woman detained, handcuffed by police as crying daughters asked to interpret
The deaf community is rallying behind a woman whose young children were forced to interpret for her as she was being detained by police earlier this month in Las Vegas.
The deaf community is rallying behind a woman whose young children were forced to interpret for her as she was being detained by police earlier this month in Las Vegas.
New Jersey now offering Gender 'X' option on driver licenses
Gender "X" will indicate a gender is unspecified. It will be offered alongside the existing "M" for male and "F" for female gender options on licenses and IDs.
Gender "X" will indicate a gender is unspecified. It will be offered alongside the existing "M" for male and "F" for female gender options on licenses and IDs.
Mother creates safety app to help Black drivers alert loved ones during traffic stops
The app is called Just Us, and it allows drivers to alert their contacts with a simple voice command if there’s a potential danger during a traffic stop.
The app is called Just Us, and it allows drivers to alert their contacts with a simple voice command if there’s a potential danger during a traffic stop.
Adam Toledo Protest: 2 arrested in Logan Square as thousands gathered demanding justice for Adam Toledo
Thousands of protesters gathered in Logan Square Friday evening and two people were arrested following the release of footage showing the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo.
Thousands of protesters gathered in Logan Square Friday evening and two people were arrested following the release of footage showing the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo.
Adam Toledo case: AOC says prosecutor ‘lied about police killing a child’
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took to Twitter late Thursday to call out the prosecutor in the Adam Toledo shooting-death case in Chicago.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took to Twitter late Thursday to call out the prosecutor in the Adam Toledo shooting-death case in Chicago.
Chicago police officer identified in fatal shooting of Adam Toledo
The Chicago police officer who fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo on March 29 has been identified as Eric Stillman.
The Chicago police officer who fatally shot 13-year-old Adam Toledo on March 29 has been identified as Eric Stillman.
Daunte Wright's family calls for 'highest accountability' for ex-officer
Members of Daunte Wright's family stood alongside their attorney Thursday afternoon calling for accountability and the conviction of the former officer charged in Wright's death.
Members of Daunte Wright's family stood alongside their attorney Thursday afternoon calling for accountability and the conviction of the former officer charged in Wright's death.
Bill aimed at closing gender pay gap passed by House but faces opposition from Senate GOP
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
'The videos speak for themselves': Family attorney says Adam Toledo didn't have a gun in his hand when shot
An attorney for the Toledo family spoke out following the release of video footage and materials connected to the fatal Chicago police shooting of Adam Toledo.
An attorney for the Toledo family spoke out following the release of video footage and materials connected to the fatal Chicago police shooting of Adam Toledo.
Atlanta school named for KKK leader renamed for Hank Aaron
An Atlanta high school named after a Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader will change its name to honor late Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
An Atlanta high school named after a Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader will change its name to honor late Atlanta Braves Hall of Famer Hank Aaron.
California Gold Rush town votes to remove 19th-century noose logo
Some argued that the noose is part of the history of the town, but others said it is violent and gives the city a bad reputation
Some argued that the noose is part of the history of the town, but others said it is violent and gives the city a bad reputation
House committee votes to advance bill on slavery reparations
A House panel advanced a decades-long effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves by approving legislation that would create a commission to study the issue.
A House panel advanced a decades-long effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves by approving legislation that would create a commission to study the issue.
Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
Local groups hold rally expressing opposition to voting bill
Several local groups are protesting what they call voter suppression while the GOP maintains it's a way to make sure our elections are secure.
Several local groups are protesting what they call voter suppression while the GOP maintains it's a way to make sure our elections are secure.
Senate votes to open debate on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.