Starbucks reverses its stance and will now let baristas wear ‘Black Lives Matter’ apparel
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business New York (CNN Business)Starbucks is reversing its position that had prohibited employees from wearing paraphernalia,…
Laws In Sixteen States Banning Interracial Marriage Finally Found Unconstitutional | EJI, Equal Justice Initiative
By EJI Staff, EJI, Equal Justice Initiative New York (CNN Business)Starbucks is reversing its position that had prohibited employees from wearing…
Nearly 300 Healthcare Workers Have Died From Coronavirus
By Alexandra Sternlicht, Forbes TOPLINE 294 healthcare workers have died from Covid-19 after fighting it on the frontlines, according to…
Deon Cole Reveals White People Protest Signs That ‘Aren’t Helpful At All’
“Black-ish” star Deon Cole thanked white people for their powerful signs during the ongoing protests against racial injustice ― but…
Biden releases plan to reopen US economy amid coronavirus
Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during an event in Dover, Del., Friday, June 5, 2020. Biden…
Joe Biden says George Floyd’s death had more global impact than King assassination
Joe Biden on the campaign trail (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, says that…
Starbucks forbids employees from wearing Black Lives Matter clothing
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 24: Pedestrians walk by a Starbucks Coffee shop on January 2019 (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty…
Dave Chappelle’s latest comedy set isn’t funny — and that’s a good thing
Comedian Dave Chappelle campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang on January 30, 2020 in North Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo…
Black Tulsans call Trump rally plan ‘a slap in the face’
Wikimedia: Tulsa Race Riot OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at…
Black America speaks. America should listen.
Left to right: Byron Allen, CEO of Entertainment Studios and protesters hold signs as they gather to protest police brutality…
Nike announces Juneteenth as paid company holiday
In an internal memo to employees, Nike CEO, John Donahue, has said that his company will recognize Juneteenth as a…
Video shows New Orleans police release woman after protesters intervene
A woman detained by police in New Orleans (Screenshot from vice A woman detained by police in New Orleans was…
Black travel professionals are embracing coronavirus restrictions
Black businesswoman with protective face mask using smart phone and looking through the window while commuting by bus. (Photo: Adobe…
Drake University grad convinces Merriam-Webster to update definition of ‘racism’
Kennedy Mitchum (Credit: screenshot) For several years advocates, activists, and academics alike have been trying to explain to white people…
NASCAR driver quits in response to Confederate flag ban
NASCAR driver/owner Ray Ciccarelli (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) This week NASCAR announced that it would be banning the Confederate…
‘Live PD’ canceled after outcry over Javier Ambler death
(Credit: Live PD) For 33 years, the TV show Cops, aired on Fox and then Spike showed policing and crime…
Malcolm Jenkins says NFL needs to apologize to Kaepernick
Malcolm Jenkins (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) Though the NFL has come out openly in support of Black Lives Matter…
‘Breonna’s Law’ passes unanimously by Louisville city council
Personal picture Breonna Taylor, (Social Media) City officials in Louisville, Kentucky have passed a measure called Breonna’s Law that bans…
Grammy Awards rename ‘urban’ category after outcry from artists
Daniel Caesar poses with his award at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at Microsoft Theater on February 10,…
Federal spy planes monitored protests over killing of George Floyd
Signs left by protesters on the fence that is preventing them from getting into Lafayette Park across the street from…
Chicago police officers under fire for napping, eating popcorn during looting
A group of Chicago police officers is under fire after being caught on camera lounging in the burglarized office of…
Protesters sue Trump over tear-gassing at Lafayette Park
Black Lives Matter D.C. filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, Attorney General William Barr, and the U.S. Park Police…
Dave Chappelle discusses George Floyd’s death in comedy special
In a new comedy special called 8:46, comedian Dave Chappelle addressed the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis as…
New film ‘1 Angry Black Man’ unpacks racism
Menelek Lumumba attends the 2018 UrbanWorld Film Festival at the 42nd st AMG Theater on September 22, 2018 in New…
Trump to accept GOP nomination in Jacksonville, Florida
President Donald Trump will accept the Republican Party nomination for a second term in Jacksonville, Florida during the last week…
NFL to donate $250 million to ‘combat systemic racism’
The National Football League has pledged to donate $250M over the next 10 years to “combat systemic racism” in America.…
Tennessee Republicans vote to keep KKK leader bust in Capitol
Nathan Bedford Forrest (Wikicommons) The bronze bust of Confederate and Ku Klux Klan leader, Nathan Bedford Forrest, will remain inside…
Dave Chapelle’s latest comedy set isn’t funny — and that’s a good thing
Comedian Dave Chappelle campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang on January 30, 2020 in North Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo…
Downplaying virus risk, Trump gets back to business as usual
WASHINGTON (AP) — At the White House, aides now routinely flout internal rules requiring face masks. The president’s campaign is…
Lizzo Shuts Up Fat-Shamers On TikTok: ‘Worry About Your Own Goddamn Body’
Lizzo wants haters and fat-shamers to go “do a fucking cleanse for your insides.” In what’s likely to be a…
How Natalie Taylor’s ‘Surrender’ Became One Of TikTok’s Most Popular Songs
You might not know who Natalie Taylor is, but, if you’ve been on TikTok, you likely know the haunting melody…
Stephen Colbert Nails Why Donald Trump Likes Military Bases Named For ‘Old Racist Guys’
Stephen Colbert zinged President Donald Trump on Thursday for his refusal to consider renaming military bases that are named after…
Seth Meyers Gives Donald Trump A History Lesson On Confederate Leader ‘Dips**ts’
Seth Meyers turned into a history teacher for President Donald Trump on Thursday’s broadcast of “Late Night,” the 1,000th episode…
Jimmy Kimmel’s Vision For Florida’s Republican National Convention Is ‘Cray-Cray’
The GOP’s relocation of some Republican National Convention events to Jacksonville, Florida, got Jimmy Kimmel thinking Thursday how that will…
Tabloid Slammed For Front Page Coverage Of J.K. Rowling’s Abusive Ex-Husband
The Sun newspaper in the United Kingdom has been fiercely criticized for a “stomach churning” front page featuring an interview…
Black Tulsans Call Trump’s Juneteenth Rally Plan ‘A Slap In The Face’
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth…
Evangelical Leader Calls On Denomination To Retire Gavel Named For Slaveholder
For decades, America’s largest Protestant denomination has opened its annual meetings with a gavel named for a slaveholder. Now, as…
‘The Daily Show’ PSA Begs Canada To Invade ‘Failed State’ America
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” issued a spoof PSA-style appeal for Canada to invade the “failed state” of America…
World shares stem losses as fresh lockdown fears fade
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global equity markets bounced back on Friday as investors took in stride the U.S. Federal Reserve’s…
Don Lemon: Donald Trump Just Said ‘The Dumbest Thing I’ve Ever Heard’
CNN’s Don Lemon on Thursday hammered President Donald Trump for what he called “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.” Lemon…
Supercut Exposes The Ugly Truth Of Donald Trump’s Rhetoric On Protests
Footage of police using force to disperse protesters is shown alongside clips of Trump hailing the “beautiful” crackdown scenes in…
Dave Chappelle Breaks His Silence On George Floyd In Powerful New Special, ‘8:46’
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle dropped a surprise special called “8:46” on YouTube late Thursday, where he addressed the police killing…
Muslim Women Renew Calls For More Inclusive Programs As Mosques Reopen
As the coronavirus outbreak spread, mosques, like many houses of worship, were forced to shutter their doors even during the…
We Don’t Have To Halt Climate Action To Fight Racism
Late last month, the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer lit a tinderbox of outrage that has…
10 Must-Have Summer Items From Black-Owned Beauty And Fashion Brands
Buying Black is but one of many ways to support the Black community and contribute to anti-racism. Where you open…
Most Americans Want Police Reform But Don’t Back ‘Defund The Police’
A near-universal majority of Americans support at least some changes to policing in the United States following the death of…
How Hollywood Has Shaped Our Understanding Of Police
After days of impassioned demonstrations across the world, Hollywood’s propensity for valiant police depictions is facing its own reckoning. The…
Chicago Cops Caught On Camera Napping, Relaxing In Lawmaker’s Office During Protests
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has vowed to identify 13 on-duty police officers caught on camera lounging for several hours inside…
Matt James Named First Black Lead Of ‘The Bachelor’
“The Bachelor” franchise has cast just one Black lead in 18 years, but ABC announced Friday that will be changing…
Turkey launches airstrikes on Syrian Kurdish territory | DW News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced the start of Turkish military action in northern Syria. Turkish television reports that…
COVID-19: Singapore to adopt phased approach to reopening economy from Jun 2
Singapore will ease out of its COVID-19 circuit breaker, reopening in phases from Jun 2. This will be done in…
Seven African countries record increase in coronavirus cases [List]
Seven African countries recorded increases in their coronavirus tallies on Sunday over a weekend where Africa recorded a record number…
Kevin Durant has nothing to lose by returning to play — Chris Broussard | NBA | FIRST THINGS FIRST
With the NBA slated to return July 31st, there’s a possibility that players previously thought to have season-ending injuries can…
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LAPD reassigns 7 officers for using excessive force during protests
A participant wearing a face mask with the words Defund Police in it. (Photo by Erik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images)…
American Cancer Society eliminates 1,000 jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Nonprofit fundraisers have been hard-hit by the coronavirus. June 12, 2020, 3:10 AM 4 min read 4 min read Share…
Google’s new rules clamp down on discriminatory housing, job ads
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Google is seen in Davos, Switzerland Januar 20, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) –…
Chyler Leigh Opens Up About Discovering Her Sexuality In Pride Month Essay
For actor Chyler Leigh, art imitated life when her character on The CW’s “Supergirl” came out as a lesbian, prompting…
‘Song Of The South’ Trends As Fans Debate Legacy of ‘Disney’s Most Notorious Film’
In the wake of HBO Max temporarily pulling “Gone with the Wind” from its streaming service for “racist depictions,” Disney’s…
Punisher Co-Creator Reclaims Iconic Skull Logo For Black Lives Matter Fundraiser
Gerry Conway, the 67-year-old co-creator of Marvel Entertainment’s Punisher character, has had enough of law enforcement appropriating his antihero’s skull…