'What do we do with this pain?' Many ask in Breonna Taylor case
“The question obviously is: What do we do with this pain?” Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said during a news conference. “There is no one answer, no easy answer to that question.”
Culture Conversations: Amplifying the voices of Roland Martin and Eunique Jones Gibson
In this episode, Ronald Martin talks to host Mimi Brown about voter Suppression tactics, why this election is different than others and what you need to know when filling out your mail-in ballot. Brown also speaks to Eunique Jones Gibson, the creator behind CultureTags.
Candlelight vigil held for Breonna Taylor, Dion Johnson in downtown Phoenix
The state trooper who shot and killed Dion Johnson will not face charges, and only one officer was charged for wanton endangerment in the Breonna Taylor case.
Florida high school bans football team's police flag after critics deem it "openly racist"
The team's use of the symbol received swift backlash online, with some calling the move 'openly racist.'
For NBA players, Breonna Taylor grand jury decision 'not enough'
Many NBA players have met, virtually, with members of Breonna Taylor’s family to offer support. They say the grand jury’s decision in the case was “not enough.”
2 officers shot in Louisville amid protests over Breonna Taylor case, 1 suspect in custody
Louisville police said both officers are expected to recover after being shot during protests over the decision in the Breonna Taylor case.
Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity
Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of Black talent to recruit from” in corporate America. The memo to employees was written in June, but became public this week.
Ben's Original: Mars drops Uncle Ben's name for rice brand
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
Costco pulls popular cheese brand from stores after Black Lives Matter controversy
The move comes amid calls for some consumers to boycott Palmetto Cheese after the founder compared Black Lives Matter to a "terror organization.
Phoenix museum vandalized with swastikas, racial slurs
Authorities say the spray-painted graffiti was found on the sidewalk and a column in front of the downtown museum. The museum has been closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long history of racial disparity in death penalty cases, think tank report shows
The report by the Death Penalty Information Center says that disparity has roots in the racist lynchings of the past.
Trump calls for 'patriotic education,' renounces teaching materials on slavery as 'a form of child abuse'
President Donald Trump lashed out at schools' efforts to highlight the role of slavery in American history, calling new educational materials "toxic propaganda" and "a form of child abuse."
Culture Conversations: US Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, The Ringer’s Van Lathan
Culture Conversations is an engaging and informative FOX 11 digital program aimed at closely examining the issues that our nation is grappling with at this moment: race, inequality, justice, policing, political strength, and what these issues mean to our future.
Chris Rock: Obama presidency marked 'progress for White people,' not Black people
“Obama becoming the president, it’s progress for White people. It’s not progress for Black people,” comedian Chris Rock reportedly said.
President Trump downplays legacy of slavery in appeal to white voters
President Donald Trump intensified efforts to appeal to his core base of white voters on Thursday by downplaying the historical legacy of slavery in the United States and blasting efforts to address systemic racism as divisive.
49ers denounce racist message to Arizona’s Budda Baker
Baker tweeted a screenshot of the derogatory messages on Sept. 15 that came after his hit Sunday injured All-Pro tight end George Kittle. Kittle sprained his knee after a legal hit by Baker on a high pass in the first half. No penalty was called on the play and the Niners didn’t complain.
Transgender activist wins Delaware state senate primary
Sarah McBride, a transgender activist, won a Democratic state Senate primary in Delaware on Tuesday.
Louisville reaches $12M settlement with family of Breonna Taylor
The City of Louisville has reached a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, the EMT who was fatally shot in her sleep on March 13 by officers executing a no-knock warrant, FOX News reported.
Steelers' Alejandro Villanueva writes name of Army hero on helmet, deviating from team's plan
Villanueva, a former captain in the U.S. Army, was seen covering Antwon Rose’s name with that of Alwyn Cash.
Black Lives Matter mural: Organizers say they were never told mural was against regulations
The mural was going to be painted on Third Street, between Jefferson and Jackson, but the city council denied the request, citing regulations and safety risks -- murals and other non-standard markings are not allowed on city streets.