Democratic Leaders Play Catch-Up On Black Lives Matter Movement
WASHINGTON, D.C. ― With the country in crisis over the police killing of George Floyd, Joe Biden’s remarks about the…
Jimmy Carter: Powerful People Must Say ‘No More’ To Racist Justice System
Jimmy Carter is the latest former president to speak out about the police killing of George Floyd, calling on people…
Meghan Markle Addresses Death Of George Floyd In Heartfelt Graduation Address
Meghan Markle addressed the police killing of George Floyd as she delivered a virtual graduation speech to her old school.…
Dwayne Johnson: Our Country Is Down On Its Knees, Where Is Our Leader?
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson asked “where is our compassionate leader” in a heartfelt video in which he declared that “our…
Filmmakers Rally Behind John Boyega’s Stirring ‘F**k That’ Speech Against Racism
Filmmakers have got John Boyega’s back. The “Star Wars” actor delivered a stirring speech against racism during a Black Lives…
Former President Barack Obama to young people of color: ‘Your lives matter. Your dreams matter.’
Former President Barack Obama weighed in on how systemic racism has been thrown into “high relief” during both the COVID-19…
Pennsylvania county commissioner urged to resign after calling Black Lives Matter a ‘radical left-wing hate group’
A Pennsylvania county commissioner is facing widespread calls to resign after remarks he made about the Black Lives Matter movement…
Virginia governor to announce removal of Lee statue
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce plans Thursday for the removal of an iconic statue of Confederate Gen.…
Former Defense Secretary Mattis blasts President Trump: ‘3 years without mature leadership’
“Enough is enough,” he told ABC News. June 3, 2020, 10:59 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to…
Olivia Jade’s ‘White Privilege’ Speech Backfires
Olivia Jade Giannulli urged Instagram followers to call out acts of racism rather than just inwardly condemning them as protests…
Civil Rights Leaders Slam Zuckerberg After Meeting On Trump Posts
A group of civil rights leaders who spoke with Mark Zuckerberg Monday night blasted the Facebook CEO afterward for his…
George Floyd’s Son Visits Site Where Father Was Killed: ‘We Want Justice’
Quincy Mason Floyd, George Floyd’s son, paid an emotional visit to the location where his father died at the hands…
NFL QB Drew Brees: ‘I Will Never Agree With Anybody Disrespecting The Flag’
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will not be happy if players take a knee in protest during the 2020…
D.C. Man Who Opened Door To Protesters: I Hope My Son Grows Up To Be Like Them
A Washington, D.C., man who is being praised for opening his home to protesters so they could escape arrest thinks…
Virgil Abloh Apologizes For Looting Comments And Explains That $50 Donation
Fashion designer Virgil Abloh issued a lengthy statement on Monday in response to criticism of his earlier remarks about people…
George W. Bush: George Floyd’s Death Means It’s Time To Listen, Not Lecture
Former President George W. Bush released a statement Tuesday about the police killing of George Floyd but emphasized it wasn’t…
White People, Stop Quoting MLK To Police How Black People Protest
Last Thursday, Martin Luther King III responded to the increasingly heated protests spurred by the death of George Floyd at…
New Yorkers Said ‘F**k The Police,’ So The Police Rioted
NEW YORK — Thousands of New Yorkers over the last few days have taken to the streets in all five…
Washington Post Editorial Issues Dire Warning To Trump Aides ‘Enabling His Incitement’
The Washington Post editorial board on Tuesday warned Donald Trump’s top aides that the president’s threat to unleash the military…
Police Detain Los Angeles Protesters At Jackie Robinson Stadium
UCLA and its faculty expressed outrage Tuesday that Los Angeles police detained people arrested during protests against George Floyd’s death…
Cory Booker Asks A Pointed Question Over And Over In Senate Speech Against Racism
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) on Tuesday delivered an impassioned speech on the Senate floor about racism and the protests that…
George Floyd’s 6-Year-Old Daughter In Viral Video: ‘Daddy Changed The World’
George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, Gianna, has a message for everyone: “Daddy changed the world!” The video, shared on Instagram Tuesday…
ACLU Files Class-Action Lawsuit To Protect Journalists ‘Targeted’ By Police
The American Civil Liberties Union announced on Wednesday that it had filed a class-action lawsuit and requested that a Minnesota…
Michael Che Likens His Black Lives Matter Bit To ‘Amazing Grace’
As protests continue to rage over the death of George Floyd, “Saturday Night Live” comedian Michael Che had a bittersweet…
Boxer Floyd Mayweather To Pay For George Floyd’s Funeral
Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has offered to pay for George Floyd’s funeral and memorial services, and the family has…
After Criticism, Ellen DeGeneres Expands Thoughts On Black Lives Matter
Ellen DeGeneres urged “justice for all” as she responded to nationwide protests against police brutality and racial inequality in an…
Cardi B Breaks Down George Floyd Protests, Police Brutality: ‘People Are Tired’
Cardi B is once again using her platform to talk to her fans about what’s going on in the world,…
Jimmy Kimmel: ‘Enough Is Enough, We’ve Got To Vote’ Donald Trump Out Already
Jimmy Kimmel on Friday slammed Donald Trump as a “disgusting excuse for a president” and accused him of fanning the…
Billie Eilish To White People Saying ‘All Lives Matter’ During Protests: ‘Shut The F**k Up’
Billie Eilish spoke directly to white people about failing to recognize privilege during nationwide, ongoing protests over police killings of…
‘Outraged’ Lady Gaga Blasts Donald Trump As A ‘Fool And A Racist’ In George Floyd Post
Lady Gaga pressed pause on the rollout of her latest album to convey her anger over the killing of George…
J.R. Smith Beats Up Man He Says Vandalized His Car Amid George Floyd Protests
NBA veteran J.R. Smith was caught on video pummeling a man he says broke the window of his car during…
Minneapolis Police Chief: 3 Other Cops Were ‘Complicit’ In George Floyd’s Killing
Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo told George Floyd’s family over the weekend that the four former officers involved in his…
Music Industry Declares June 2 As ‘Black Out Tuesday’ Amid Unrest
NEW YORK (AP) — The music industry is planning to turn off the music and hold a day to reflect…
Prosecutor Says No Charges In Deadly Shooting Of Omaha Protester James Scurlock
Authorities announced Monday that they are not seeking charges against the bar owner who shot and killed protester James Scurlock…
Trump Tells Governors To Harshly Punish Flag-Burners Amid Police Violence Protests
President Donald Trump urged governors to impose “strong punishment” on anyone who engages in flag-burning, an act of protest protected…
Trump Uses SpaceX Launch To Criticize Protesting ‘Thugs’ And ‘Angry Mobs’
President Donald Trump led his remarks on the country’s first manned rocket launch in nearly a decade with some harsh…
Police Crackdowns Escalate As More Protesters Nationwide Demand Justice For George Floyd
Protests prompted by the police killing of George Floyd popped up in even more cities across the U.S. on Saturday…
D.C. Mayor Calls Trump’s Comments About ‘Vicious Dogs’ An ‘Attack On Black America’
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said Saturday she was “shaken” by President Donald Trump’s threat about unleashing “vicious dogs” on…
George Floyd’s Brother Says Trump Was Dismissive On Condolence Call
A condolence phone call from President Donald Trump ended up frustrating George Floyd’s brother, who said Trump “didn’t give the…
‘Hypocrite’: NFL’s Roger Goodell Slammed For Statement On George Floyd Protests
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Saturday released a statement in support of the nationwide protests over George Floyd’s death, but…
Ferguson Police Take A Knee In Honor Of George Floyd
Protesters demanding justice and change in the wake of the latest police killing of a Black man were joined in…
White House National Security Adviser Denies ‘Systemic Racism’ Across U.S. Police Forces
White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien on Sunday denied that there’s “systemic racism” across police agencies in the U.S.,…
‘We’re Witnessing The Collapse Of The Legitimacy Of Leadership,’ Warns Cornel West
Black activist and prominent social critic Cornel West on Sunday linked the ongoing protests in America to anger over the…
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Daughter Arrested At Manhattan Protest
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s daughter Chiara de Blasio was arrested at a Manhattan protest on Saturday night…
During Ferguson Protests, Trump Blamed The Guy In The White House
Our country is totally fractured and, with our weak leadership in Washington, you can expect Ferguson type riots and looting…
1 Dead After Louisville Police, National Guard Return Fire On Crowd, Officials Say
One man was killed after police and National Guard soldiers in Louisville, Kentucky, returned fire on a crowd they were…
Michael Jordan Shows Support For Police Brutality Protests: ‘We Have Had Enough’
Michael Jordan spoke out in support of the movement to protest police killings of black people on Sunday. In a…
Rush Limbaugh Tells Breakfast Club: ‘I Don’t Feel Like I’m A White Supremacist’
Controversial radio host Rush Limbaugh left his conservative bubble to engage with the hosts of the Breakfast Club about the…
Jay-Z Pleads For Justice For George Floyd: ‘Look At Yourselves’
Jay-Z is asking “every politician, prosecutor and officer in the country to have the courage to do what is right”…
Florida Police Officer Suspended After Shoving A Kneeling Black Woman Amid Protest
A Florida police officer has been suspended after he was seen shoving a kneeling protester at an anti-racism demonstration on…
Dallas Police Ask People To Report Protesters, But Get Flooded With K-Pop Instead
Twitter users had a well-choreographed response when the Dallas Police Department asked the public to use its “snitching” app while…
Spike Lee Compares George Floyd’s Death To ‘Do The Right Thing’ In Powerful Short Film
Spike Lee responded to the death of Minneapolis security guard George Floyd with a moving, cinematic tribute. The “BlacKkKlansman” filmmaker…
Owner Whose Store Called 911 On George Floyd: ‘I Wish The Police Were Never Called’
The owner of Cup Foods, the Minneapolis store where a clerk called 911 on George Floyd, says his business will…
Autopsy Finds George Floyd’s Death Due To ‘Homicide By Asphyxia’
Floyd, 46, died last week after a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Video of…
Jane Fonda Nails 2 Paths To Overcoming Racism While Praising George Floyd Protesters
Longtime activist and actor Jane Fonda said Sunday that while some may focus on the violence in the George Floyd…
Atlanta Mayor: Trump’s Response To Protests ‘Like Charlottesville All Over Again’
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Sunday condemned President Donald Trump’s response to the nationwide protests sparked by George Floyd’s…