Louisville reaches $12M settlement with family of Breonna Taylor

The City of Louisville has reached a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, the EMT who was fatally shot in her sleep on March 13 by officers executing a no-knock warrant, FOX News reported.

NFL fans appear to boo Chiefs, Texans players during moment of unity before coin toss

NFL fans who were able to attend the opening game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans to start the 2020 season on Thursday appeared to boo the teams’ moment of unity at midfield prior to the coin toss.

Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same

During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.

NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests

The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.

Virginia capital moves forward with Black Lives Matter mural

Officials in Virginia’s capital city have approved a proposal for a 200-foot (61-meter) mural displaying the words “Black Lives Matter” to be painted near the state Capitol building.

Kentucky AG meets with Breonna Taylor’s family for first time – 5 months after her death

The attorney general of Kentucky extended condolences to the family of Breonna Taylor this week, meeting with them for the first time since Taylor was fatally shot by police during a drug raid in March, according to reports.

Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants

A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.

Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women

For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.

At least 3 Arlington churches demanding social justice targeted by vandals, police say

Police say at least three Arlington churches have been vandalized in just the past two months. The churches represent different denominations and they’re not all that close together, but there is one common thread – all three have posted signs demanding racial justice.

Deaf association sues White House for not providing ASL interpreter at COVID-19 briefings

The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.

'If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight

Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters, but for generations that allegiance didn’t translate to their own political rise.

NCAA will allow student-athletes to display social justice statements on uniforms

the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved new rules that will allow student-athletes in all sports to wear patches on their uniforms in honor and support of social justice issues.

Edward James Olmos slams Television Academy for overlooking Latinx actors for Emmy nominations

As the conversation continues regarding diversity and inclusivity everywhere, it also includes Hollywood. After the nominations for this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards were announced, some were left stunned as the Latinx community continues to be underrepresented and overlooked by the Television Academy.

‘End Racism’ and ‘It Takes All of Us’ will be displayed on NFL end zone borders for season home openers

Fans anticipating the upcoming 2020 NFL season will notice a change in the end zones consisting of bold font that spells out the messages: “End Racism” and “It Takes All of Us,” for home openers, according to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, who tweeted the announcement from a memo that was sent out by NFL executive Anna Isaacson. 

Hallmark Channel will feature LGBTQ stories in Christmas movies

The holiday season will bring 40 new stories to the annual “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” lineups, including movies with LGBTQ storylines.