Michigan official’s use of racial slur prompts governor to call for his resignation
A Michigan county official’s use of the N-word at a public meeting has prompted the governor and other officials and residents toContinue Reading
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Michelle Obama suffering from ‘low-grade depression’ due to racial inequality, coronavirus
Former first lady Michelle Obama says racial inequality amid the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic has left her feeling that she hasContinue Reading
Basketball players are pushing for racial justice, but commentary can be riddled with colorism
The NBA has resumed play after the coronavirus pandemic sidelined it for months. While the sport and everything else wasContinue Reading
Woman who appears to hurl racial slur at California postal worker is denounced by bystanders
A woman who was recorded appearing to use an anti-Asian slur against a U.S. postal worker in California was immediatelyContinue Reading
‘Yes we exist’ – Black fans eye NASCAR’s work to diversify
Kevin Johnson became enamored with NASCAR as a kid, decades before billion-dollar broadcast deals, when auto racing shared precious airContinue Reading
New York City public schools will reopen on a part-time basis in the fall
New York City public school students will return, on a part-time basis, to classrooms this fall with in-person instruction two or threeContinue Reading
White Mob Allegedly ‘Lynch’ Black Man In Indiana!! (Graphic Video)
The man, Vauhxx Rish Booker, says he was assaulted, injured and threatened with a noose by a group of menContinue Reading
White woman who called police on Black bird watcher in Central Park faces false report charge
Amy Cooper, the white woman caught on video calling police to claim that a Black man was threatening her in Central ParkContinue Reading
Latino taco stand workers got abuse, racial slurs — just for asking customers to wear a mask
It seemed like an idea that the taco-loving masses would get behind with no hesitation: no masks, no tacos. ButContinue Reading
NASCAR releases photo of noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage
NASCAR on Thursday released a photo of the noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage Sunday and said it was “real.” The photo’sContinue Reading
Scottsdale councilman apologizes after saying ‘I can’t breathe’ at anti-mask rally
“It was a stupid and insensitive comment that I shouldn’t have made, and I had no intention of disrespecting anybody,”Continue Reading
Baltimore restaurant apologizes after video shows Black woman and son denied service
A Baltimore restaurant group apologized Monday after video surfaced of a Black woman and her 9-year-old son being denied serviceContinue Reading
Noose found in Bubba Wallace’s garage stall, NASCAR says
A noose was found in the garage stall of Black stock car racer Bubba Wallace, NASCAR said Sunday, vowing to investigate who isContinue Reading
Uncle Ben’s rice plans to ‘evolve’ its brand
Uncle Ben’s owner Mars is planning to change the rice maker’s “brand identity.”In a statement on its website Wednesday, MarsContinue Reading
Aunt Jemima brand to change name, remove image that Quaker says is ‘based on a racial stereotype’
The Aunt Jemima brand of syrup and pancake mix will get a new name and image, Quaker Oats announced Wednesday,Continue Reading
Man shot during demonstration over conquistador statue in New Mexico
A man was shot Monday evening at a demonstration where protesters planned to topple a conquistador’s statue in Albuquerque, NewContinue Reading
‘She’s Playing the Black Card’: NYC Karen Repeatedly Calls Police on Black Woman for…Sitting in a Public Park
A week ago, Amy Cooper, a.k.a. “Central Park Karen,” went viral for all the wrong reasons after she called the police onContinue Reading
As rage over killings of black Americans sweeps nation, DOJ has all but abandoned broad police investigations
During the Obama administration, high-profile police shootings of black men like Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and Laquan McDonald inContinue Reading
Minneapolis police officer at center of George Floyd’s death had history of complaints
The Minneapolis police officer seen kneeling on the neck of an unarmed black man heard saying “I can’t breathe” multiple times beforeContinue Reading
