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.

NFL commissioner Goodell encourages teams to sign Kaepernick

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he is encouraging teams to sign 32-year-old quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who hasn't played the past three seasons.

Arizonans react to Supreme Court ruling on job discrimination against LGBTQ+ community

For some Arizonans, Monday was a day to remember after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on whether existing federal laws on employment discrimination can be applied to members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Atlanta mayor announces police reforms after death of Rayshard Brooks

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she is signing a series of administrative orders to reform the use of force within the Atlanta Police Department.

Supreme Court rules gay, lesbian and transgender workers protected from job discrimination

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBT people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.

'We Rising' march marks Phoenix's 18th consecutive say of protests

Another demonstration was held in downtown Phoenix in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minnesota. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez has more on the message behind the gathering.

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.

Demonstrators urging people to keep protest movement going until November election

Friday's protest has a different start than usual, as African American leaders in Phoenix talked about the importance of voting, during a meeting at a church.

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.”

Phoenix Law Enforcement Association responds to defund police protests

Calls to defund police departments are gaining momentum across the country. In the Phoenix metro area, we've seen two protests in recent weeks demanding that some of the funding for police departments instead be invested in community programs. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.

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.” 

Tempe to observe Juneteenth as city holiday

Juneteenth is now a holiday honored by the city of Tempe, according to a June 11 news release.

NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices

The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday. 

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.