Opponents in Utah governor’s race appear in joint ads calling for civility
Democratic candidate Chris Peterson and Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, stand together in joint ads to set “an example to the nation.”
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Starbucks praises Black barista's response to mask-eschewing customer who yelled ‘f--- Black Lives Matter'
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.
Family of Secoriea Turner suing city of Atlanta for $16 million
The parents of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Atlanta on July 4 by armed protesters at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta.
Poll worker fired for turning away voters with Black Lives Matter shirts
A poll worker in Memphis, Tennessee, has been fired after turning away early voters who were wearing "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" shirts, an elections official said Monday.
PD: 18 people arrested after downtown Phoenix protest against police brutality
According to officials, protesters were blocking traffic, knocking barricades into the street, and throwing "incendiary devices" at police officers.
New excavation to begin at cemetery, looking for victims of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
On May 31 and June 1 in 1921, a white mob attacked Tulsa's Black Wall Street, killing an estimated 300 people and wounding 800 more while robbing and burning businesses, homes and churches.
Women’s March 2020: What you need to know
Three years ago, D.C. was the epicenter of the largest protest in modern history as millions of protesters took to the streets for Women’s Marches.
Culture Conversations: Lincoln Project's Rina Shah and mail-in voting survival guide
In this week's episode, we speak to Rina Shah of the Lincoln Project and also share a mail-in voter survival guide for the upcoming US presidential election featuring a special panel.
Barbie takes stand against racism in latest vlog
The Mattel doll got animated about addressing racial bias and discrimination in a new video posted on the Barbie YouTube page, in a discussion with her pal Nikki, a Black doll.
Ice Cube defends working with Trump campaign on 'Platinum Plan' for Black Americans
Rapper Ice Cube defended himself against social media attacks Wednesday after the Trump 2020 Campaign thanked him for working with the president on his "Platinum Plan" for Black Americans.
Central Park woman made second 911 call about Black man, says DA
The woman at the center of a viral video where she was seen calling the police on a Black man inside Central Park made a second false call, the Manhattan District Attorney claims.
Yelp's new feature flags businesses accused of racism
What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?
Activists in New Mexico, Arizona mark Indigenous Peoples Day
In Arizona, Oct. 12 marked the first time that the state recognized Indigenous Peoples Day while still keeping Columbus Day a state holiday.
Phoenix activist arrested after protest to be released on bond
A man arrested following a protest in Phoenix will be released from jail after a judge set a bond for his release at a hearing.
Rapper, social activist Killer Mike to be honored at Billboard Music Awards
Rapper and social activist Killer Mike of hip hop duo Run the Jewels will be the recipient of the inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards later this week, it was announced Monday.
Protesters knock down Roosevelt and Lincoln statues in Portland
Protest organizers dubbed the event “Indigenous Peoples Day of Rage,” in response to Monday’s federal holiday named after 15th-century Italian explorer Christopher Columbus.
Navajo Nation leaders commend new laws to address crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women
Navajo Nation leaders commended Donald Trump and other lawmakers for signing the Savanna's Act and the Not Invisible Act into law.
Florida road to be named after Trayvon Martin
Trayvon Martin was shot dead in Sanford, Florida, at 17 while on a visit with his father.
'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special
“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.