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.
Protesters clash with customers at Uptown Dallas restaurant
Protesters marched in Uptown and Downtown Dallas Wednesday night, stopping traffic and blocking intersections over the Breonna Taylor case.
Breonna Taylor: Many ask what's next in case as protests continue across US
Hundreds of protesters chanted Breonna Taylor’s name and marched in U.S. cities. Two police officers were wounded in Louisville.
Dak Prescott calls lack of charges in Breonna Taylor case ‘unacceptable’
“That's disgusting, I don't understand that one at all. There's a lot of things in this country that I don't understand that we're looking at right now,” Prescott said about the grand jury's decision on Breonna Taylor.
Denver police detain driver after vehicle plows into Breonna Taylor protesters
A driver was detained in Denver on Wednesday night after allegedly plowing his vehicle through a crowd of Breonna Taylor protesters, according to reports.
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.”
Breonna Taylor: Officer arrested, released on $15K bail after indictment
A Kentucky grand jury indicted a former police officer for shooting into neighboring apartments in the Breonna Taylor case. None of the officers were charged directly in her death.
North Texas legal experts question what led to Breonna Taylor shooting
An FBI investigation continues into Breonna Taylor’s death in Louisville, Kentucky.
Protests held in North Texas after no officers charged for Breonna Taylor's death
Protests are being held across the country Wednesday night, including here in Dallas and Fort Worth, following a grand jury's decision not to charge any officers for Breonna Taylor's death.
Former Whataburger worker files complaint against company over Black Lives Matter mask
The Whataburger employee says she’d worn the mask to work before, but she says it didn’t become a problem until a customer complained and threatened to notify corporate.
Breonna Taylor: Celebrities speak out against charging decision in case
Actor Kerry Washington urged people to vote, while actor and recording artist Common used quotes from James Baldwin to express his feelings.
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.
Breonna Taylor case: Police off-days canceled in anticipation of decision on charging officers
Police leaders in Louisville, Ky. are canceling requests for days off and declared a state of emergency in preparation for an announcement in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
New scholarship honors wrongly convicted Texas Tech student
A group of Texas Tech students created a scholarship dedicated to a former student from Fort Worth who was wrongly convicted in the 1980's.
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.
Ohio high school football players suspended after carrying Blue Lives Matter, Thin Red Line flags before game
A high school has suspended two football players from the team after they defied administrators by carrying flags at the start of a game that signal support of law enforcement
Dallas Cowboys player, Dontari Poe, kneels during national anthem ahead of season opener
Dontari Poe was the only Dallas Cowboys player to take a knee during the national anthem ahead of the team's season opener against the Rams Sunday night.
NFL players open season silently protesting racial injustice amid empty stadiums
NFL teams opening their seasons in empty stadiums knelt, locked arms or raised fists in protest for pregame ceremonies on the first full Sunday of the football season.