‘The Black Lives Matter Foundation,’ unaffiliated with BLM, reportedly receives donations by mistake
A group known as “The Black Lives Matter Foundation,” has reportedly raised nearly $4 million from individuals and various corporations unaware that the foundation has nothing to do with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
A group known as “The Black Lives Matter Foundation,” has reportedly raised nearly $4 million from individuals and various corporations unaware that the foundation has nothing to do with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
Motion to save All Black Lives Matter mural in Hollywood
Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O'Farrell will introduce a motion Wednesday calling for the installation of a permanent memorial commemorating Sunday's massive All Black Lives Matter march through Hollywood.
Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O'Farrell will introduce a motion Wednesday calling for the installation of a permanent memorial commemorating Sunday's massive All Black Lives Matter march through Hollywood.
Boy Scouts to require ‘diversity and inclusion’ merit badge in order to achieve Eagle Scout rank
The Boy Scouts of America announced on Monday they are standing with the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Boy Scouts of America announced on Monday they are standing with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Publix worker quits after boss nixes "Black Lives Matter" face mask
'Change doesn't come until the people unaffected are just as upset as the people who are.'
'Change doesn't come until the people unaffected are just as upset as the people who are.'
Black Lives Matter banner removed at US Embassy in Seoul
A large Black Lives Matter banner has been removed from the U.S. Embassy building in South Korea three days after it was raised there in solidarity with protesters back home.
A large Black Lives Matter banner has been removed from the U.S. Embassy building in South Korea three days after it was raised there in solidarity with protesters back home.
Depression and anxiety rates spiked among black Americans after George Floyd’s death, survey finds
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
Anxiety and depression among black Americans increased after the death of George Floyd, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows.
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.”
Pulling down statues of racists? Africa's done it for years
Queen Victoria, Cecil Rhodes, King Leopold. Statues honoring these leaders of colonial rule have been pulled down over the years in Africa.
Queen Victoria, Cecil Rhodes, King Leopold. Statues honoring these leaders of colonial rule have been pulled down over the years in Africa.
NFL will observe Juneteenth as league holiday, closing all offices
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
The NFL announced on Friday that it will observe Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, as a recognized holiday.
Red Tails instead of Redskins? Reddit thread offers an answer to a perennial question
D.C. sports teams across the spectrum are meeting the moment and stepping up in support of black lives.
D.C. sports teams across the spectrum are meeting the moment and stepping up in support of black lives.
NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism
Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.
Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.
Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
Merriam-Webster revising definition of ‘racism’ after request from college graduate
As cultural perceptions around race relations in the U.S. continue to shift, Merriam-Webster has responded by updating its definition of the word “racism” after a recent email from a college graduate urged editors to make a change.
As cultural perceptions around race relations in the U.S. continue to shift, Merriam-Webster has responded by updating its definition of the word “racism” after a recent email from a college graduate urged editors to make a change.
PayPal pledges $530M to support minority-owned businesses in US, YouTube launches $100M creator fund
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
‘Insensitive, wrong and racist:’ Trainer on leave over ‘I Can’t Breathe’ workout at Wisconsin gym
An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.
An Anytime Fitness in Wauwatosa is catching major heat over posting a workout titled, "I Can't Breathe," TMZ reported Wednesday, June 10. Some have said the workout sign was wrong, if not racist. With controversy growing, the corporate office issued a statement slamming the workout. Members said they have a lot of questions, too.
Prince George’s Co exec says it’s time to reimagine police, African-American community relationship
As the DMV grapples with the twin crises of the novel coronavirus and social justice in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Prince George’s County finds itself at the nexus.
As the DMV grapples with the twin crises of the novel coronavirus and social justice in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Prince George’s County finds itself at the nexus.
What cities and states are doing to reform policing policies following George Floyd's death
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
States and cities across the United States are looking to reform policing policies in the aftermath of George Floyd's death.
Companies touting Black Lives Matter face workforce scrutiny
As protests over police brutality erupted across the country, The Associated Press reviewed the diversity reports of some of the biggest companies pledging solidarity with their black employees as well as the black community.
As protests over police brutality erupted across the country, The Associated Press reviewed the diversity reports of some of the biggest companies pledging solidarity with their black employees as well as the black community.