3 police unions in Calif. call for reforms, rooting out racist officers

The San Jose Police Officers Association, the San Francisco Police Officers Association and the Los Angeles Police Protective League on Sunday announced the national reform proposal after weeks of protests and marches against police violence, even as new deaths have happened at the hands of police.

Woman apologizes after backlash from confronting San Francisco homeowner over Black Lives Matter message

The video, which has been retweeted 155,000 times, has sparked accusations of racism and led a cosmetics distributor to cut ties with Lisa Alexander, founder and CEO of LaFace Skincare.

Atlanta Hawks make Juneteenth a paid holiday for employees

Starting this year, the commemoration of the end of slavery will be a permanent, paid holiday for all Hawks employees.

Protesters call for Williamson County Sheriff resignation, target Travis County DA

Protesters Saturday not only called for Sheriff Chody to resign, they also want the names made public of all the officers and deputies who were at the scene in 2019. 

Family says Rayshard Brooks was celebrating daughter's birthday before his death

Rayshard Brooks, the man who was shot and killed by police at a fast-food restaurant in Atlanta Friday, was a father of four, Brooks' family lawyers said.

Sephora promises to carry more black-owned brands

Sephora -- owned by luxury company LVMH -- will now devote 15 percent of its shelf space to black-owned businesses.

Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigns after officers kill man outside fast food restaurant

Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has agreed to step down, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon. The decision comes less than 24 hours after a  deadly officer-involved shooting at a fast-food restaurant on University Avenue in southwest Atlanta Friday night. 

Amazon considers removing 'Dukes of Hazzard' from its streaming library over Confederate flag: report

Amazon is reportedly considering removing the immensely popular 1970s series “The Dukes of Hazzard” from its streaming library as it reviews its content offerings in the wake of racial tensions and protests happening throughout the U.S.

Court ruling clears the way for Dallas to remove Confederate monument

An appeals court ruling will now allow the city of Dallas to remove a Confederate monument from Pioneer Park, next to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.

Trump reschedules campaign rally after Juneteenth uproar

“Many of my African American friends and supporters have reached out to suggest that we consider changing the date out of respect for this Holiday.”

FOX 7 Discussion: Reforming Austin Police

Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison joins FOX 7 Austin to speak on Austin City Council reshaping the police department after two weeks of protests.

Scottish Parliament votes in favor of immediate suspension of tear gas, rubber bullet exports to US

In response to police brutality and racial injustice that has ignited protests around the world since the death of George Floyd during an encounter with Minneapolis police, the Scottish Parliament voted in favor of the immediate suspension of exports of riot gear from the U.K. to the U.S. 

Band-Aid adds line of bandage colors to represent different skin tones

In response to the ongoing protests that have erupted in response to systemic racism in America, Band-Aid has announced additions to its product line by offering colors that match different skin tone in order to “embrace the beauty of diverse skin.” 

Pulling down statues of racists? Africa's done it for years

Queen Victoria, Cecil Rhodes, King Leopold. Statues honoring these leaders of colonial rule have been pulled down over the years in Africa.