DC mayor sued over 'Black Lives Matter' street painting
A lawsuit is challenging Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s move to paint “Black Lives Matter” in giant yellow letters down the city’s 16th Street near the White House, alleging she is violating the First Amendment’s establishment clause by showing a preference to what it calls a “cult orthodoxy.”
A lawsuit is challenging Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser’s move to paint “Black Lives Matter” in giant yellow letters down the city’s 16th Street near the White House, alleging she is violating the First Amendment’s establishment clause by showing a preference to what it calls a “cult orthodoxy.”
Some protesters call on Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall to resign during rally outside city hall
Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall spoke to protesters Sunday outside city hall but cut her speech short as people in the crowd called on her to resign.
Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall spoke to protesters Sunday outside city hall but cut her speech short as people in the crowd called on her to resign.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins introduces 10 'Directions for Public Safety and Positive Community Change'
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said this is the time for change, and introduced new directives he wants to see implemented for local cities and law enforcement.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said this is the time for change, and introduced new directives he wants to see implemented for local cities and law enforcement.
Prayer gathering held outside Dallas PD headquarters to bring people together, enact change
Church was in session outside the Dallas Police Department Headquarters Sunday afternoon.
Church was in session outside the Dallas Police Department Headquarters Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta Hawks make Juneteenth a paid holiday for employees
Starting this year, the commemoration of the end of slavery will be a permanent, paid holiday for all Hawks employees.
Starting this year, the commemoration of the end of slavery will be a permanent, paid holiday for all Hawks employees.
Youth led rally held in Dallas to discuss police brutality with with local leaders
Students, from elementary school to high school, led a rally in Dallas Saturday in response to police brutality.
Students, from elementary school to high school, led a rally in Dallas Saturday in response to police brutality.
Court ruling clears the way for Dallas to remove Confederate monument
An appeals court ruling will now allow the city of Dallas to remove a Confederate monument from Pioneer Park, next to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
An appeals court ruling will now allow the city of Dallas to remove a Confederate monument from Pioneer Park, next to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
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.”
“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.”
Protest at Confederate monument in Dallas moved as city waits for court ruling over its removal
The city of Dallas had hoped either an appeals court or the Texas Supreme Court would allow it to remove a Confederate monument by the weekend, but no court decision has been made.
The city of Dallas had hoped either an appeals court or the Texas Supreme Court would allow it to remove a Confederate monument by the weekend, but no court decision has been made.
Sen. Cornyn takes part in police reform roundtable with Dallas law enforcement, community leaders
The Dallas Police Department said it respects a judge's decision, temporarily stopping officers from certain use of force tactics on protestors.
The Dallas Police Department said it respects a judge's decision, temporarily stopping officers from certain use of force tactics on protestors.
Trump administration revokes transgender health protection
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
The policy shift, long-sought by the president's religious and socially conservative supporters, defines gender as a person's biological sex.
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.”
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.”
Starbucks changes policy to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts
Starbucks is tweaking its dress code to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts and pins after complaints that it prohibited employees from wearing the items.
Starbucks is tweaking its dress code to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts and pins after complaints that it prohibited employees from wearing the items.
‘The Bachelor’ names Matt James as its first-ever black lead
Matt James, 28, is the first black lead contestant in the show’s 18-year history.
Matt James, 28, is the first black lead contestant in the show’s 18-year history.
Dallas police ordered to stop using ‘less lethal’ force on protesters
A federal judge told Dallas police to stop using certain crowd control tactics to deal with protesters.
A federal judge told Dallas police to stop using certain crowd control tactics to deal with protesters.
Louisville unanimously votes to ban ‘no-knocks’ after Breonna Taylor’s death
Louisville, Kentucky, has banned the use of controversial “no-knock” warrants and named the new ordinance for Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by officers who burst into her home.
Louisville, Kentucky, has banned the use of controversial “no-knock” warrants and named the new ordinance for Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot by officers who burst into her home.
Black Tulsans call Trump rally plan 'a slap in the face'
Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.”
Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.”
99-year-old in Westlake organizes protest against police brutality with her nursing home's help
Mary Leiden’s sign reads “Are we still protesting this?”
Mary Leiden’s sign reads “Are we still protesting this?”
North Texas police chiefs come together to discuss police reform
The Dallas police chief and the Dallas County sheriff were not involved in the president's roundtable discussion Thursday.
The Dallas police chief and the Dallas County sheriff were not involved in the president's roundtable discussion Thursday.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.