NYPD Cop Who Kneeled At Protest Apologizes To Fellow Officers
A New York Police Department officer who kneeled with protesters at a rally late last month now regrets the decision and apologized to his fellow cops. Lt. Robert Cattani of…
Why A D.C. Catholic Priest Organized A ‘Prayerful Protest’ For Black Lives
As protestors poured into Washington to demonstrate against racism last week, Rev. Cornelius Kelechi Ejiogu, one of the city’s Roman Catholic priests, worried that the Catholic Church was staying silent…
Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon Martin’s Mother, Qualifies To Run For Public Office
Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Fulton announced Monday that she is “officially qualified” to run for public office and is now a candidate for Miami-Dade County Commissioner for District 1 in…
The Reckoning Over Workplace Racism Has Begun
As anger over racism builds in the U.S., a familiar pattern is unfolding: the culling of the bad apples. Like they have been for years, Black people and other people…
After Backlash, L.A. Pride Withdraws From Black Lives Matter Solidarity March
Organizers of Los Angeles’ LGBTQ Pride celebration are dropping plans for a “solidarity protest march” after being hit with criticism for seeking collaboration from local police for the event. Christopher…
N.J. Prison Guard Suspended For Mocking George Floyd’s Death At Racism Protest
A New Jersey corrections officer was suspended Tuesday after he and other white men were filmed mocking George Floyd’s death at a Black Lives Matter protest in South Jersey’s Franklin…
New York Legislature Votes To Repeal Law Shielding Police Disciplinary Records
New York lawmakers passed a bill Tuesday that will enable police officers’ disciplinary records to be made public, the latest policing reform to emerge as protests continue in response to…
Justice Smith Comes Out As Queer, Urges Protests To Include Black Queer And Trans Lives
Actor Justice Smith has come out as queer in a post calling for protesters not to forget Black queer and trans individuals as anti-racist protests continue across the country. The…
Donald Trump Pokes At Roger Goodell For Encouraging NFL Player Protests
In a provocative tweet aimed at NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, President Donald Trump on Sunday fanned the debate over football players protesting racial injustice. In a video last week, Goodell…
Serena Williams Reacts To Alexis Ohanian’s Decision To Step Down From Reddit Board
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian appeared on Instagram Live on Saturday to address the entrepreneur’s decision to step down from the board of Reddit. Ohanian, who co-founded Reddit 15 years…