Largest part of Dallas' Pioneer Park Confederate monument removed Wednesday
Workers removed the largest part of a Confederate monument in Pioneer Park Cemetery in Downtown Dallas on Wednesday.
Workers removed the largest part of a Confederate monument in Pioneer Park Cemetery in Downtown Dallas on Wednesday.
Senate GOP police bill hits roadblock, as Dems seek changes
A Republican policing bill hit a roadblock Wednesday as Senate Democrats voted against it as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to negotiate a compromise or walk away despite public outcry over the killings of Black Americans.
A Republican policing bill hit a roadblock Wednesday as Senate Democrats voted against it as inadequate, leaving the parties to decide whether to negotiate a compromise or walk away despite public outcry over the killings of Black Americans.
Tension overnight after protesters cleared from area near White House
Police cleared out an encampment overnight near the White House and stopped protesters from establishing an autonomous zone in downtown D.C.
Police cleared out an encampment overnight near the White House and stopped protesters from establishing an autonomous zone in downtown D.C.
Louisville police chief officially terminates 1 of 3 officers involved in shooting of Breonna Taylor
One of the three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor has officially been terminated, effective Tuesday, according to a tweet from the Louisville Metro Police Department.
One of the three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor has officially been terminated, effective Tuesday, according to a tweet from the Louisville Metro Police Department.
Georgia lawmakers approve hate crime bill, goes to governor for signature
State lawmakers have approved hate crimes legislation after lawmakers struck a deal to remove language protecting police and first responders.
State lawmakers have approved hate crimes legislation after lawmakers struck a deal to remove language protecting police and first responders.
California city of Fort Bragg, named for a Confederate general, considers name change
A rugged Northern California coastal city named for a Confederate general may ask voters to change its name as people protesting racial inequality and police brutality tear down monuments honoring former Confederate leaders.
A rugged Northern California coastal city named for a Confederate general may ask voters to change its name as people protesting racial inequality and police brutality tear down monuments honoring former Confederate leaders.
NASCAR race begins after show of support for Bubba Wallace
In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.
In an extraordinary act of solidarity with NASCAR’s only Black driver, dozens of drivers pushed the car belonging to Bubba Wallace to the front of the field before Monday’s race as FBI agents nearby tried to find out who left a noose in his garage stall over the weekend.
Eskimo Pie to rename its 'derogatory' brand name
The owner of Eskimo Pie is changing its name and marketing of the nearly century-old chocolate-covered ice cream bar, the latest brand to reckon with racially charged logos and marketing.
The owner of Eskimo Pie is changing its name and marketing of the nearly century-old chocolate-covered ice cream bar, the latest brand to reckon with racially charged logos and marketing.
Defund the Police Block Party held in Downtown Dallas
Protesters are continuing to call for the defunding or reallocation of funding for the Dallas Police Department.
Protesters are continuing to call for the defunding or reallocation of funding for the Dallas Police Department.
Hundreds take part in march, protest in Dallas for racial equality
Protests for racial equality continue to erupt across the country a day after Juneteenth.
Protests for racial equality continue to erupt across the country a day after Juneteenth.
The real history of Aunt Jemima and the brand’s first model Nancy Green
Since the breakfast company’s announcement that it would retire the brand, many have wondered about the history behind the character on the ubiquitous syrup bottle.
Since the breakfast company’s announcement that it would retire the brand, many have wondered about the history behind the character on the ubiquitous syrup bottle.
Texas Rangers should change name amid heightened scrutiny over symbols, historical figures, columnist argues
Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers should change their team name because of its ties to brutality and racism, a Chicago Tribune columnist argued Thursday.
Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers should change their team name because of its ties to brutality and racism, a Chicago Tribune columnist argued Thursday.
Richland High School will no longer use Rebels mascot
Richland High School will no longer use its longtime Rebels mascot.
Richland High School will no longer use its longtime Rebels mascot.
NCAA expands ban, joins SEC in targeting Confederate flag
Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the policy.
Mississippi is the only state currently affected by the policy.
America marks Juneteenth as protests bring new attention
In addition to the traditional cookouts and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, Americans were marching, holding sit-ins or car caravan protests
In addition to the traditional cookouts and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, Americans were marching, holding sit-ins or car caravan protests
93-year-old Fort Worth grandma leads march to make Juneteenth a national holiday
Opal Lee made her annual Juneteenth walk in grand fashion Friday.
Opal Lee made her annual Juneteenth walk in grand fashion Friday.
Southeastern Conference pushing Mississippi to change flag
The Southeastern Conference is considering barring league championship events in Mississippi unless the state changes its Confederate-based flag.
The Southeastern Conference is considering barring league championship events in Mississippi unless the state changes its Confederate-based flag.
Sen. Cornyn hoping to make Juneteenth a U.S. holiday, events happening in North Texas
Sen. John Cornyn said he will call for Juneteenth to be a federal holiday.
Sen. John Cornyn said he will call for Juneteenth to be a federal holiday.
University of Florida bans 'Gator Bait' chant because of its 'horrific historic racist imagery'
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
President Kent Fuchs outlined a plan that will address racism inequity on campus.
Report: State Dept official quits over Trump race response
A State Department official resigned Thursday over President Donald Trump's response to racial tensions sweeping the country over the killings of black people by police, The Washington Post reported.
A State Department official resigned Thursday over President Donald Trump's response to racial tensions sweeping the country over the killings of black people by police, The Washington Post reported.