‘John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America,’ Obama says in eulogy
Former President Barack Obama called for the restoration and expansion of the Voting Rights Act when he delivered a passionate eulogy for his personal hero, Rep. John Lewis.
Former President Barack Obama called for the restoration and expansion of the Voting Rights Act when he delivered a passionate eulogy for his personal hero, Rep. John Lewis.
‘He believed in America’: Former presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton pay tribute to John Lewis
Former presidents, politicians and civil rights leaders paid tribute July 20 to the late Rep. John Lewis at a memorial service in Atlanta.
Former presidents, politicians and civil rights leaders paid tribute July 20 to the late Rep. John Lewis at a memorial service in Atlanta.
Posthumous letter from John Lewis published on day of his funeral
The late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has been honored by the nation through memorial celebrations all week, but Lewis himself has one final message in the form of a letter to the nation that was published by The New York Times Thursday morning.
The late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., has been honored by the nation through memorial celebrations all week, but Lewis himself has one final message in the form of a letter to the nation that was published by The New York Times Thursday morning.
Cuomo, de Blasio slam NYPD for arrest of transgender woman placed in unmarked van
Several local lawmakers are demanding answers from the NYPD after video shows officers arresting a transgender woman and placing her in an unmarked police van during a protest.
Several local lawmakers are demanding answers from the NYPD after video shows officers arresting a transgender woman and placing her in an unmarked police van during a protest.
Bay Area couple battling HOA over BLM, anti-Trump signs
One message supports the Black Lives Matter movement. The other says, "Trump Is A Donkey's Rear End."
One message supports the Black Lives Matter movement. The other says, "Trump Is A Donkey's Rear End."
Austin City Council declares racism a public health crisis
City Council also voted to speed up renaming streets and buildings with Confederate ties and to recognize Juneteenth as an official city holiday.
City Council also voted to speed up renaming streets and buildings with Confederate ties and to recognize Juneteenth as an official city holiday.
Reports: Obama, Bush to attend funeral for Rep. John Lewis
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday morning, FOX News reports. The report is attributed to sources as an official list of dignitaries has not been made public as of Wednesday evening.
Former President Barack Obama will deliver a eulogy at the funeral for the late Rep. John Lewis on Thursday morning, FOX News reports. The report is attributed to sources as an official list of dignitaries has not been made public as of Wednesday evening.
‘This is my city’: Video captures woman yelling racial slur at George Floyd hologram event
The video, recorded July 28 by Mikhail Smith, shows a White woman yelling at a group of people attending a hologram memorial event in honor of George Floyd in Virginia.
The video, recorded July 28 by Mikhail Smith, shows a White woman yelling at a group of people attending a hologram memorial event in honor of George Floyd in Virginia.
Austin City Council establishes Juneteenth as city holiday
June 19 will now be a holiday in Austin and city council also moved to accelerate the process of renaming city monuments, memorials, streets, and buildings dedicated to white supremacy or Confederate history.
June 19 will now be a holiday in Austin and city council also moved to accelerate the process of renaming city monuments, memorials, streets, and buildings dedicated to white supremacy or Confederate history.
Ellen DeGeneres investigation could end TV career, brand expert says
"The Ellen DeGeneres Show" is currently under internal investigation by its parent company WarnerMedia after a number of "toxic work environment" allegations have gone public.
"The Ellen DeGeneres Show" is currently under internal investigation by its parent company WarnerMedia after a number of "toxic work environment" allegations have gone public.
Police: 'Umbrella Man' suspected to be Hell's Angels member trying to incite violence amid peaceful protests
The mysterious, umbrella-carrying man seen in a viral video smashing the windows of the Auto Zone during the Minneapolis riots is believed to be a member of the Hell’s Angels biker gang whose actions were intended to incite violence and racial tension in what had previously been peaceful protests, according to police.
The mysterious, umbrella-carrying man seen in a viral video smashing the windows of the Auto Zone during the Minneapolis riots is believed to be a member of the Hell’s Angels biker gang whose actions were intended to incite violence and racial tension in what had previously been peaceful protests, according to police.
Source: US, Oregon in talks about pulling agents in Portland
A senior White House official says the Trump administration has started talks with the Oregon governor’s office and indicated that it would begin to draw down the presence of federal agents in Portland if the state stepped up its own enforcement.
A senior White House official says the Trump administration has started talks with the Oregon governor’s office and indicated that it would begin to draw down the presence of federal agents in Portland if the state stepped up its own enforcement.
Caldwell County commissioners vote to remove Confederate monument
The county will place the monument in the nearby Caldwell County Museum.
The county will place the monument in the nearby Caldwell County Museum.
AG William Barr defends aggressive federal response to protests
Barr pushed back against angry, skeptical Democrats who said Trump’s administration is unconstitutionally suppressing dissent.
Barr pushed back against angry, skeptical Democrats who said Trump’s administration is unconstitutionally suppressing dissent.
George Floyd hologram to appear at sites of former Confederate statues in week-long tour
The hologram will tour the southern U.S., "replacing sites of racist symbols with one of hope and transformation," organizers said.
The hologram will tour the southern U.S., "replacing sites of racist symbols with one of hope and transformation," organizers said.
Poll: Majority of Austin voters oppose cutting APD police officers
On July 30, Austin City Council will hold its second public hearing on the proposed budget for next year. That budget eliminates 100 police positions.
On July 30, Austin City Council will hold its second public hearing on the proposed budget for next year. That budget eliminates 100 police positions.
Mayors want US agents blocked from Portland, 5 major cities
The mayors of six U.S. cities are appealing to Congress to make it illegal for the U.S. government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don’t want them.
The mayors of six U.S. cities are appealing to Congress to make it illegal for the U.S. government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don’t want them.
'Get the he-- out of the country': Mike Ditka slams NFL players who kneel during the national anthem
NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka reiterated his stance against kneeling during the national anthem, saying those who would do so could “get the hell out of the country.”
NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka reiterated his stance against kneeling during the national anthem, saying those who would do so could “get the hell out of the country.”
Atlanta dentist fixes teeth for young activist
Dr. Heavenly fixes Chicago teens teeth activist teeth for free.
Dr. Heavenly fixes Chicago teens teeth activist teeth for free.
Bastrop County Commissioners approve removal of Confederate statues
Bastrop joins the long list of cities moving to take down Confederate statues following civil unrest across the nation.
Bastrop joins the long list of cities moving to take down Confederate statues following civil unrest across the nation.