Protesters knock down Roosevelt and Lincoln statues in Portland

Protest organizers dubbed the event “Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage,” in response to Monday’s federal holiday named after 15th-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.

Florida road to be named after Trayvon Martin

Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, at 17 while on a visit with his father.

Javier Ambler mural unveiled at Home Slice Pizza on South Congress

A mural of Javier Ambler was unveiled on South Congress. Ambler was killed during an altercation with Williamson County deputies in 2019. 

'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special

“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.

Trans activist, journalist Monica Roberts dies at 58

The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.

La Flaca uses gardening skills to help the Hispanic community

The Hispanic community has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and one urban farmer is focused on helping out in any way that she can.

Protesters take to the streets in St. Paul over Chauvin release

Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.

Black Lives Matter rallies in Minneapolis Thursday

A group protesting the bond release of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin gathered outside Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis Thursday night before marching to the city's First Police Precinct. 

Wolfe City police officer Shaun Lucas fired for fatal shooting of Jonathan Price

The now-former Wolfe City officer shot and killed Jonathan Price after responding to a possible fight in progress at a convenience store on Saturday.

Derek Chauvin released from jail on $1 million bond

Derek Chauvin has been released from the Oak Park Heights, Minnesota prison after posting a non-cash bond.

Uncle: Jacob Blake now being treated at Illinois rehab center

Jacob Blake was discharged from a Milwaukee hospital and is now undergoing treatment at an Illinois rehabilitation clinic.

Wolfe City officer’s body camera captured deadly shooting, attorney claims his actions were justified

The North Texas police officer charged with murder for a weekend shooting is sharing his side of the story. But court documents reveal the whole incident was captured by his body camera.

BrainPOP video discussing Black Lives Matter divides parents in Sarasota County

Parents in Sarasota County showed up at Tuesday night's school board meeting, some to raise concerns and others to show support for a new video on their children's online education platform 'BrainPOP.'

St. Louis couple indicted for waving guns at protesters

A grand jury has indicted the St. Louis couple who displayed guns while hundreds of racial injustice protesters marched on their private street.

Michelle Obama accuses Trump of 'willful mismanagement,' tells young voters not to 'waste' their votes

Michelle Obama is going after President Donald Trump in a scathing new video that accuses him of “willful mismanagement” of the coronavirus crisis and of racism. She calls on Black and all young voters not to “waste” their votes.

SCOTUS rejects appeal from clerk who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses

The Supreme Court is leaving in place a decision that allowed a lawsuit to move forward against Kim Davis, who refused to issue same-sex marriage licenses.

1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19

A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Breonna Taylor case: Evidence reveals confusion surrounding police raid

The evidence heard by a Kentucky grand jury in the police killing of Breonna Taylor reveals a drug raid plagued by fear and confusion.