Breonna Taylor 'Emergency Response Rally' marches onto I-94 in St. Paul
A Breonna Taylor "emergency response rally" is gathering at the Minnesota Capitol in solidarity with protesters in Louisville.
A Breonna Taylor "emergency response rally" is gathering at the Minnesota Capitol in solidarity with protesters in Louisville.
Breonna Taylor: Officer arrested, released on $15K bail after indictment
A Kentucky grand jury indicted a former police officer for shooting into neighboring apartments in the Breonna Taylor case. None of the officers were charged directly in her death.
A Kentucky grand jury indicted a former police officer for shooting into neighboring apartments in the Breonna Taylor case. None of the officers were charged directly in her death.
Former Whataburger worker files complaint against company over Black Lives Matter mask
The Whataburger employee says she’d worn the mask to work before, but she says it didn’t become a problem until a customer complained and threatened to notify corporate.
The Whataburger employee says she’d worn the mask to work before, but she says it didn’t become a problem until a customer complained and threatened to notify corporate.
Lawsuit claims Facebook groups led to fatal shootings in Kenosha
Four people are behind a federal lawsuit against Facebook, accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, and a former Kenosha alderman.
Four people are behind a federal lawsuit against Facebook, accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, and a former Kenosha alderman.
Breonna Taylor: Celebrities speak out against charging decision in case
Actor Kerry Washington urged people to vote, while actor and recording artist Common used quotes from James Baldwin to express his feelings.
Actor Kerry Washington urged people to vote, while actor and recording artist Common used quotes from James Baldwin to express his feelings.
Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity
Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of Black talent to recruit from” in corporate America. The memo to employees was written in June, but became public this week.
Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of Black talent to recruit from” in corporate America. The memo to employees was written in June, but became public this week.
LeBron James says he's never condoned violence, but won't stop speaking out
Lakers star LeBron James has finally responded to comments made by Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who challenged James to contribute to a reward to find the man who ambushed two deputies in Compton on Sept. 12, and criticized James' previous comments about racial profiling.
Lakers star LeBron James has finally responded to comments made by Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who challenged James to contribute to a reward to find the man who ambushed two deputies in Compton on Sept. 12, and criticized James' previous comments about racial profiling.
Breonna Taylor: Timeline of events in case
On Sept. 23, a Kentucky grand jury indicted Hankison for shooting into neighboring apartments, but did not charge any officers for their role in Taylor’s death.
On Sept. 23, a Kentucky grand jury indicted Hankison for shooting into neighboring apartments, but did not charge any officers for their role in Taylor’s death.
Over a dozen graves vandalized at historic cemetery in East Austin
More than a dozen gravesites have been vandalized at a historic cemetery for Black residents in East Austin.
More than a dozen gravesites have been vandalized at a historic cemetery for Black residents in East Austin.
Ben's Original: Mars drops Uncle Ben's name for rice brand
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
Costco pulls popular cheese brand from stores after Black Lives Matter controversy
The move comes amid calls for some consumers to boycott Palmetto Cheese after the founder compared Black Lives Matter to a "terror organization.
The move comes amid calls for some consumers to boycott Palmetto Cheese after the founder compared Black Lives Matter to a "terror organization.
Man seen riding horse on Dan Ryan faces multiple charges
Chicago’s “Dread Head Cowboy” was leveled another charge Tuesday, a day after allegedly riding his brown and white horse onto the Dan Ryan Expressway and snarling rush hour traffic.
Chicago’s “Dread Head Cowboy” was leveled another charge Tuesday, a day after allegedly riding his brown and white horse onto the Dan Ryan Expressway and snarling rush hour traffic.
Florida governor introduces legislation with harsh penalties for disorderly assemblies
Florida's governor, surrounded by sheriffs, police chiefs and state legislative leaders, announced a new bill that will increase penalties against protesters involved in looting and violence. The proposal will also cut state funding to cities that "defund the police."
Florida's governor, surrounded by sheriffs, police chiefs and state legislative leaders, announced a new bill that will increase penalties against protesters involved in looting and violence. The proposal will also cut state funding to cities that "defund the police."
Independent consultant will review police shooting of Jacob Blake
Wisconsin native and retired Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will review the case and turn over his findings to the district attorney.
Wisconsin native and retired Madison Police Chief Noble Wray will review the case and turn over his findings to the district attorney.
Breonna Taylor case: Police off-days canceled in anticipation of decision on charging officers
Police leaders in Louisville, Ky. are canceling requests for days off and declared a state of emergency in preparation for an announcement in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Police leaders in Louisville, Ky. are canceling requests for days off and declared a state of emergency in preparation for an announcement in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Long history of racial disparity in death penalty cases, think tank report shows
The report by the Death Penalty Information Center says that disparity has roots in the racist lynchings of the past.
The report by the Death Penalty Information Center says that disparity has roots in the racist lynchings of the past.
Ginsburg once thought Kaepernick's national anthem protest was 'really dumb,' compared it to flag burning
While promoting one of her books back in 2016, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg reportedly chastised former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest, calling it "dumb and disrespectful" before comparing it to burning the American flag.
While promoting one of her books back in 2016, the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg reportedly chastised former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest, calling it "dumb and disrespectful" before comparing it to burning the American flag.
Protest at City Hall to demand justice for Breonna Taylor
The protest at City Hall is to stand in solidarity with the Q4BL Team in Baltimore, says a Facebook event hosted by the Black Austin Coalition and Austin Justice Coalition.
The protest at City Hall is to stand in solidarity with the Q4BL Team in Baltimore, says a Facebook event hosted by the Black Austin Coalition and Austin Justice Coalition.
How Ginsburg's death could reshape the presidential campaign
With Election Day just over six weeks away, both parties were largely unified in praising Ginsburg as a leading legal thinker and advocate for women's rights.
With Election Day just over six weeks away, both parties were largely unified in praising Ginsburg as a leading legal thinker and advocate for women's rights.
State, local officials reacting to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death
The news of Supreme Court Justice’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death is sparking a lot of reaction on social media from local officials.
The news of Supreme Court Justice’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death is sparking a lot of reaction on social media from local officials.