Dolly Parton addresses Black Lives Matter movement: 'Of course Black lives matter'
The legendary country star recently spoke to Billboard about the racial tension in the United States and around the world, and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
The legendary country star recently spoke to Billboard about the racial tension in the United States and around the world, and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Virginia mayor urged to resign after making Aunt Jemima comment about Biden picking Harris
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
The mayor of a small town in Virginia is being urged to resign following a Facebook post in which he claimed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden "just announced Aunt Jemima" as his running mate.
Kentucky AG meets with Breonna Taylor’s family for first time – 5 months after her death
The attorney general of Kentucky extended condolences to the family of Breonna Taylor this week, meeting with them for the first time since Taylor was fatally shot by police during a drug raid in March, according to reports.
The attorney general of Kentucky extended condolences to the family of Breonna Taylor this week, meeting with them for the first time since Taylor was fatally shot by police during a drug raid in March, according to reports.
New body camera video of George Floyd's death shows Officer Tou Thao interacting with agitated bystanders
Warning: This video contains graphic content and could be difficult for some people to watch.
Warning: This video contains graphic content and could be difficult for some people to watch.
Governor Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton react to Austin's decision to cut police budget
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton both released statements following the city's announcement to cut the police department's budget.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Protest organizer charged in toppling of Christopher Columbus statue at Minnesota State Capitol
More than two months after protesters toppled the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has filed charges against the man authorities believe organized the protest.
More than two months after protesters toppled the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol, the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office has filed charges against the man authorities believe organized the protest.
Austin City Council cuts millions of dollars from APD budget, approves fiscal year budget
$150 million will be cut from the Austin Police Department.
$150 million will be cut from the Austin Police Department.
When it comes to social justice, is the NFL ‘woke’ enough?
Many say the NFL implementing the 'Black National Anthem' during week 1 of play is a shallow gesture towards equity and that there are more substantive measures that can be taken.
Many say the NFL implementing the 'Black National Anthem' during week 1 of play is a shallow gesture towards equity and that there are more substantive measures that can be taken.
President Trump launches attacks against Kamala Harris
Trump has repeatedly called Kamala Harris “nasty” and has leaned into appeals that appear stuck in a fictionalized version of the 1950s.
Trump has repeatedly called Kamala Harris “nasty” and has leaned into appeals that appear stuck in a fictionalized version of the 1950s.
Fans boo FC Dallas players kneeling during national anthem
FC Dallas got its season back underway Wednesday night at home in Frisco. But it was disrupted by fans who booed the players for kneeling during the national anthem.
FC Dallas got its season back underway Wednesday night at home in Frisco. But it was disrupted by fans who booed the players for kneeling during the national anthem.
Frank Nitty jailed on disorderly conduct charge amid walk from Milwaukee to D.C.
Frank Nitty was detained in the Kosciusko County Jail located in Warsaw, Indiana Wednesday, Aug. 12 on a preliminary charge of disorderly conduct.
Frank Nitty was detained in the Kosciusko County Jail located in Warsaw, Indiana Wednesday, Aug. 12 on a preliminary charge of disorderly conduct.
No charges for many arrested in ongoing Portland protests
People who have been arrested since late May on non-violent misdemeanor charges during protests that have racked Oregon’s largest city for more than 70 days won’t be prosecuted.
People who have been arrested since late May on non-violent misdemeanor charges during protests that have racked Oregon’s largest city for more than 70 days won’t be prosecuted.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
Austin Democrats react to first black woman on major party VP ticket
In a tweet, Joe Biden called Kamala Harris “a fearless fighter for the little guy” and “one of the country’s finest public servants,” but to people in Austin’s Black neighborhoods, she’s also someone who has opened the door for new opportunities.
In a tweet, Joe Biden called Kamala Harris “a fearless fighter for the little guy” and “one of the country’s finest public servants,” but to people in Austin’s Black neighborhoods, she’s also someone who has opened the door for new opportunities.
DPS arrests another in connection with criminal activity during May protest at Texas State Capitol
DPS says Allen's arrest, along with several others made in recent weeks, is the result of an extensive investigation by special agents to identify suspects involved in violent and destructive behavior during the protests.
DPS says Allen's arrest, along with several others made in recent weeks, is the result of an extensive investigation by special agents to identify suspects involved in violent and destructive behavior during the protests.
Appeals court upholds ex-Balch Spring officer’s murder conviction
The Fifth Court of Appeals upheld the murder conviction for former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver.
The Fifth Court of Appeals upheld the murder conviction for former Balch Springs police officer Roy Oliver.
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best to resign following department cuts
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best will resign after the Seattle City Council voted to slash the department’s budget.
Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best will resign after the Seattle City Council voted to slash the department’s budget.
'Anything they wanted to take, they can take': BLM throws support behind Chicago looters after $60M in damages
“That is reparations,” a Black Lives Matter Chicago organizer said. “Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance"
“That is reparations,” a Black Lives Matter Chicago organizer said. “Anything they wanted to take, they can take it because these businesses have insurance"
23 people arrested following weekend demonstrations in Austin
Four were arrested in front of Garrett Foster's memorial on 4th and Congress on Saturday and 18 were arrested near the Austin Police Department's Headquarters on Sunday.
Four were arrested in front of Garrett Foster's memorial on 4th and Congress on Saturday and 18 were arrested near the Austin Police Department's Headquarters on Sunday.