Pregnant Black woman shot with non-lethal force by Austin police calls for accountability
Martin says she believes she was shot in the stomach with a rubber bullet. She says she was dragged onto the ground by Austin police while she was peacefully protesting with her husband.
Martin says she believes she was shot in the stomach with a rubber bullet. She says she was dragged onto the ground by Austin police while she was peacefully protesting with her husband.
Oscars to set best picture category at 10 nominees, implement inclusion standards for eligibility
The organization is planning to implement new eligibility requirements with an eye toward diversity that will be finalized by the end of July.
The organization is planning to implement new eligibility requirements with an eye toward diversity that will be finalized by the end of July.
Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.
Louisville unanimously votes to ban ‘no-knocks’ after Breonna Taylor’s death
Louisville, Kentucky, has banned the use of controversial “no-knock” warrants and named the new ordinance for Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by officers who burst into her home.
Louisville, Kentucky, has banned the use of controversial “no-knock” warrants and named the new ordinance for Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by officers who burst into her home.
99-year-old in Westlake organizes protest against police brutality with her nursing home's help
Mary Leiden’s sign reads “Are we still protesting this?”
Mary Leiden’s sign reads “Are we still protesting this?”
Group of Minneapolis police officers pen open letter condemning Derek Chauvin, embracing calls for change
A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change.
A group of 14 Minneapolis police officers penned an open letter Thursday condemning Derek Chauvin, the now fired officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd, and pledging to embrace change.
APD Chief Manley agrees to police reform changes proposed by JUST America
The organization says it has drafted four points and it says that Chief Manley "believes it is time for change and is willing to open his agency to change by adopting these four amendments for his department to the current general orders."
The organization says it has drafted four points and it says that Chief Manley "believes it is time for change and is willing to open his agency to change by adopting these four amendments for his department to the current general orders."
NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism
Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.
Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.
Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
PayPal pledges $530M to support minority-owned businesses in US, YouTube launches $100M creator fund
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
‘Insensitive, wrong and racist:’ Trainer on leave over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ workout at Wisconsin gym
An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.
An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.
Black-owned businesses in Austin you can support
A look at some of the local black-owned businesses you can support.
A look at some of the local black-owned businesses you can support.
Lady Antebellum drops 'Antebellum' from band name due to slavery connotation
The change comes after learning the word's association to slavery, the band said in a statement.
The change comes after learning the word's association to slavery, the band said in a statement.
Miami-Dade police announced they will stop using chokeholds
The head of Florida’s largest police department says his agency will stop using chokeholds.
The head of Florida’s largest police department says his agency will stop using chokeholds.
Reported outrage toward Nickelodeon cartoon 'Paw Patrol' sparks wild reactions online
A piece from The New York Times sparked wild reactions on social media over the writer's apparent outrage at the Nickelodeon cartoon series "Paw Patrol" amid the fallout of the death of George Floyd.
A piece from The New York Times sparked wild reactions on social media over the writer's apparent outrage at the Nickelodeon cartoon series "Paw Patrol" amid the fallout of the death of George Floyd.
LeBron James forms group aimed at getting African-Americans to vote, tackling voter suppression
LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.
LeBron James and several other athletes announced Wednesday they are forming a group aimed at energizing black voters and tackling voter suppression in cities ahead of the 2020 election.
Men show up at anti-racism protest with KKK hoods, Trump flag
Anti-racism protesters were outraged when two men showed up to their demonstration donning a hood like that of the Ku Klux Klan.
Anti-racism protesters were outraged when two men showed up to their demonstration donning a hood like that of the Ku Klux Klan.
What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
'Live PD' dropped by A&E on heels of 'Cops' cancellation
“This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD," A&E said in a statement.
“This is a critical time in our nation’s history and we have made the decision to cease production on Live PD," A&E said in a statement.