UT student creates app to support Black-owned businesses in Austin
Since 2019 he’s been working for hours each day on the app called “Keep Austin Black”, a directory to help others support the African American community.
Since 2019 he’s been working for hours each day on the app called “Keep Austin Black”, a directory to help others support the African American community.
‘If he has the playing ability,’: Trump says he ‘absolutely’ supports Colin Kaepernick’s NFL return
Speaking in an interview at the White House, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” would support Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL.
Speaking in an interview at the White House, President Donald Trump said he “absolutely” would support Colin Kaepernick’s return to the NFL.
Voices of protest, crying for change, ring across US, beyond
They are nurses and doctors, artists, students, construction workers, government employees; black, brown and white; young and old.
They are nurses and doctors, artists, students, construction workers, government employees; black, brown and white; young and old.
Entire high school baseball team kneels during national anthem at first game of season
The entire Roosevelt High School baseball team in Des Moines, Iowa, knelt during the national anthem at the first game of the delayed season, on June 15.
The entire Roosevelt High School baseball team in Des Moines, Iowa, knelt during the national anthem at the first game of the delayed season, on June 15.
‘The Black Lives Matter Foundation,’ unaffiliated with BLM, reportedly receives donations by mistake
A group known as “The Black Lives Matter Foundation,” has reportedly raised nearly $4 million from individuals and various corporations unaware that the foundation has nothing to do with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
A group known as “The Black Lives Matter Foundation,” has reportedly raised nearly $4 million from individuals and various corporations unaware that the foundation has nothing to do with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
GBI: Officers charged, but investigation into Rayshard Brooks' shooting not complete
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says its investigation into the officer-involved shooting and death of Rayshard Brooks is not complete and that it was not aware of the Fulton County D.A.'s decision to file charges.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says its investigation into the officer-involved shooting and death of Rayshard Brooks is not complete and that it was not aware of the Fulton County D.A.'s decision to file charges.
Fulton County DA charges officers involved in deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks
Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan have both been charged with multiple counts connected to the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks.
Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan have both been charged with multiple counts connected to the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks.
Study: Texas economy fifth most racially equal in the U.S.
The study determined equality by subtracting the values attributed to whites and blacks for a given metric, using on the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The study determined equality by subtracting the values attributed to whites and blacks for a given metric, using on the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Amazon driver said he was 'terrified' during rough arrest, attorney wants Warren commissioner to retire
An attorney for Amazon delivery driver Jaylen Bond is asking Warren Police Commissioner to retire and said the officer involved was looking for a confrontation.
An attorney for Amazon delivery driver Jaylen Bond is asking Warren Police Commissioner to retire and said the officer involved was looking for a confrontation.
Aunt Jemima brand to change name and remove image from packaging due to racial stereotype
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Quaker Oats said the company recognizes that "Aunt Jemima's origins are based on a racial stereotype."
Rosewood Neighborhood Park gets first ever virtual dedication
Rosewood Park was created as the first public park for African Americans in Austin and opened in 1929.
Rosewood Park was created as the first public park for African Americans in Austin and opened in 1929.
Senate Republicans proposes policing changes in 'Justice Act'
It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race.
It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race.
Motion to save All Black Lives Matter mural in Hollywood
Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O'Farrell will introduce a motion Wednesday calling for the installation of a permanent memorial commemorating Sunday's massive All Black Lives Matter march through Hollywood.
Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O'Farrell will introduce a motion Wednesday calling for the installation of a permanent memorial commemorating Sunday's massive All Black Lives Matter march through Hollywood.
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
Healdsburg mayor resigns amid criticism she mishandled BLM movement, police reform
Leah Gold's resignation comes two weeks after she and the majority of her City Council colleagues declined to have a formal discussion about police use of force policies amid the ongoing national push for an end to police brutality and racism.
Leah Gold's resignation comes two weeks after she and the majority of her City Council colleagues declined to have a formal discussion about police use of force policies amid the ongoing national push for an end to police brutality and racism.
Jon Stewart says police brutality is the fault of society, slams 'malevolent' Donald Trump’s response
The former “Daily Show” host spoke to The New York Times Magazine to promote his upcoming film “Irresistible,” which focuses on a Democratic strategist helping a man from a small conservative town win his mayoral election. The wide-ranging interview touched upon the news of the day, prompting the comedian to note that he believes the problem with policing in the United States has to do with larger societal issues.
The former “Daily Show” host spoke to The New York Times Magazine to promote his upcoming film “Irresistible,” which focuses on a Democratic strategist helping a man from a small conservative town win his mayoral election. The wide-ranging interview touched upon the news of the day, prompting the comedian to note that he believes the problem with policing in the United States has to do with larger societal issues.
Tennessee deputy thanks 2 black women for buying him breakfast at Cracker Barrel: 'BLM but so does yours!'
The note reads: “BLM But so does yours. Thank you for your service. Breakfast paid.”
The note reads: “BLM But so does yours. Thank you for your service. Breakfast paid.”
JUST America organization says it supports resignation of APD Chief Manley
JUST America recently held a news conference with Chief Manley saying it had proposed changes to the police department that needed to be implemented to reform the department and that Chief Manley had agreed to them.
JUST America recently held a news conference with Chief Manley saying it had proposed changes to the police department that needed to be implemented to reform the department and that Chief Manley had agreed to them.
FOX 7 Discussion: Policing the police
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and political strategist Jamarr Brown join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about President Trump's executive order banning chokeholds.
Travis County GOP executive director Brian Ruddle and political strategist Jamarr Brown join Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about President Trump's executive order banning chokeholds.
Boy Scouts to require ‘diversity and inclusion’ merit badge in order to achieve Eagle Scout rank
The Boy Scouts of America announced on Monday they are standing with the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Boy Scouts of America announced on Monday they are standing with the Black Lives Matter movement.