House passes George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.
FOX 7 Discussion: Homeless response is not ‘racially equitable’
Quiana Fisher, the co-chair of the racial equity task group formed by ECHO, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about systemic racism.
Quiana Fisher, the co-chair of the racial equity task group formed by ECHO, joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about systemic racism.
Rodney King: 30 years later beating remains part of LA, US history
It was March 3, 1991, and through the lens of his camera, George Holliday recorded four white Los Angeles police officers using batons, Tasers, feet and fists to beat Rodney King, whose name quickly became globally synonymous with police brutality.
It was March 3, 1991, and through the lens of his camera, George Holliday recorded four white Los Angeles police officers using batons, Tasers, feet and fists to beat Rodney King, whose name quickly became globally synonymous with police brutality.
WI bills seek to limit transgender athletes, kindergarten through college
Transgender athletes listed as boys on their birth certificates would be banned from participating in girls' and women's sports in Wisconsin from kindergarten through college under bills introduced by Republican lawmakers.
Transgender athletes listed as boys on their birth certificates would be banned from participating in girls' and women's sports in Wisconsin from kindergarten through college under bills introduced by Republican lawmakers.
6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist and insensitive imagery
Six Dr. Seuss books, including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo,” will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said.
Six Dr. Seuss books, including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo,” will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said.
Grosse Pointe Park resident's display of KKK flag not ethnic intimidation, Wayne County rules
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said the displaying of a flag with racist imagery did not amount to the charge of ethnic intimidation after a Grosse Pointe Park resident put up a KKK flag for their neighbor to see.
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said the displaying of a flag with racist imagery did not amount to the charge of ethnic intimidation after a Grosse Pointe Park resident put up a KKK flag for their neighbor to see.
Grosse Pointe Park man hangs KKK flag in window facing Black neighbor sparking outrage
"I said, I know there's not a klan sign in the window next door," said Jedonna Dinges. "And I opened the curtains and I looked and sure enough, there was a klan sign in the window next door."
"I said, I know there's not a klan sign in the window next door," said Jedonna Dinges. "And I opened the curtains and I looked and sure enough, there was a klan sign in the window next door."
Coca-Cola staff told in online training seminar ‘try to be less white'
Coca-Cola raised some eyebrows this week for promoting an online training seminar that urged employees to “try to be less white” in order to combat racial discrimination.
Coca-Cola raised some eyebrows this week for promoting an online training seminar that urged employees to “try to be less white” in order to combat racial discrimination.
Sen. Rand Paul criticized for questions during Dr. Rachel Levine's confirmation hearing
Sen. Rand Paul spoke during a hearing on the nomination for assistant secretary of health of Dr. Rachel Levine, who is transgender. He has been accused of making "ideological and harmful misrepresentations" during his questioning.
Sen. Rand Paul spoke during a hearing on the nomination for assistant secretary of health of Dr. Rachel Levine, who is transgender. He has been accused of making "ideological and harmful misrepresentations" during his questioning.
Snupe Daniel, leading Black voice in Austin radio, shares story
A leading Black voice in Austin radio shares his story of adoption from the Philippines and why he’s grateful to be one of the only Black men in radio.
A leading Black voice in Austin radio shares his story of adoption from the Philippines and why he’s grateful to be one of the only Black men in radio.
California lawmaker introduces bill that would fine department stores $1,000 for separating toys by gender
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize department stores for separating children’s toys, clothing and other items by gender.
California lawmakers are considering a bill that would penalize department stores for separating children’s toys, clothing and other items by gender.
Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down or moved in 2020, SPLC says
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Rochester police officers who restrained Daniel Prude will not be charged in his death
A grand jury will not seek charges against officers shown on body camera video holding Daniel Prude down naked and handcuffed on a city street last winter until he stopped breathing.
A grand jury will not seek charges against officers shown on body camera video holding Daniel Prude down naked and handcuffed on a city street last winter until he stopped breathing.
‘A Black man should be able to go for a jog’: Biden marks 1 year since Ahmaud Arbery slaying
President Joe Biden marked one year since the death of Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot and killed after being pursued through a neighborhood in Georgia. “A Black man should be able to go for a jog without fearing for his life,” Biden tweeted.
President Joe Biden marked one year since the death of Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot and killed after being pursued through a neighborhood in Georgia. “A Black man should be able to go for a jog without fearing for his life,” Biden tweeted.
Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
Cherokee chief asks Jeep to stop using its tribe's name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
Bloody Sunday memorial will honor civil rights giants including late Rep. John Lewis
This year's commemoration of a pivotal moment in the fight for voting rights for African Americans will honor four giants of the civil rights movement who lost their lives in 2020, including the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
This year's commemoration of a pivotal moment in the fight for voting rights for African Americans will honor four giants of the civil rights movement who lost their lives in 2020, including the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
In confirmation hearing, Merrick Garland vows as AG to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks
As his confirmation hearing began Monday, Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, vowed to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.
As his confirmation hearing began Monday, Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden’s nominee for attorney general, vowed to prioritize civil rights, combat extremist attacks and ensure the Justice Department remains politically independent.
Faced with criticism, San Francisco school board now will delay renaming 44 schools
The board has taken national heat about their commitment to renaming schools, including one named after Abraham Lincoln in the name of eradicating racism, and ignoring the fact that children haven't been in school for nearly a year.
The board has taken national heat about their commitment to renaming schools, including one named after Abraham Lincoln in the name of eradicating racism, and ignoring the fact that children haven't been in school for nearly a year.