Ben's Original: Mars drops Uncle Ben's name for rice brand
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
The Uncle Ben’s rice brand is changing its name to Ben's Original.
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.
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.
Seahawks, Falcons honor late civil rights icon
Both the Seahawks and Falcons honored the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, an icon of the civil rights movement who died in July after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Both the Seahawks and Falcons honored the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, an icon of the civil rights movement who died in July after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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.
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.
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.
Texans remain in locker room for national anthem
The Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display meant to bring awareness to Black Lives Matter and other social justice initiatives.
The Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display meant to bring awareness to Black Lives Matter and other social justice initiatives.
Target announces plan to increase Black representation in company by 20% over next 3 years
Target says it will increase representation of Black team members in its company by 20 percent over the next three years.
Target says it will increase representation of Black team members in its company by 20 percent over the next three years.
Right-wing activist killed in Portland mourned by his friends, President Trump
A supporter of a right-wing group who was shot dead on a Portland, Oregon, street was mourned by both friends and President Donald Trump as a victim of mob violence.
A supporter of a right-wing group who was shot dead on a Portland, Oregon, street was mourned by both friends and President Donald Trump as a victim of mob violence.
Oregon governor beefs up Portland patrols after fatal shooting
Oregon state police will patrol Portland’s nightly protests with help from officers from neighboring communities.
Oregon state police will patrol Portland’s nightly protests with help from officers from neighboring communities.
Protesters surround, follow Sen. Rand Paul in tense confrontation about Breonna Taylor after RNC
Video posted on social media showed Metro Police flanking Paul and his wife as dozens of people confronted him in a Washington street after midnight.
Video posted on social media showed Metro Police flanking Paul and his wife as dozens of people confronted him in a Washington street after midnight.
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.
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
No charges for many arrested in ongoing Portland protests
People who have been arrested since late May on non-violent misdemeanor charges during protests that have racked Oregon’s largest city for more than 70 days won’t be prosecuted.
People who have been arrested since late May on non-violent misdemeanor charges during protests that have racked Oregon’s largest city for more than 70 days won’t be prosecuted.
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.
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.
West Coast Conference (WCC) institutes new rule to increase diversity
The rule requires each school in the conference to include a member of a traditionally underrepresented community in the pool of final candidates for every athletic director, senior administrator, head coach and full-time assistant coach position in the athletic department.
The rule requires each school in the conference to include a member of a traditionally underrepresented community in the pool of final candidates for every athletic director, senior administrator, head coach and full-time assistant coach position in the athletic department.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
'Get the he-- out of the country': Mike Ditka slams NFL players who kneel during the national anthem
NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka reiterated his stance against kneeling during the national anthem, saying those who would do so could “get the hell out of the country.”
NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka reiterated his stance against kneeling during the national anthem, saying those who would do so could “get the hell out of the country.”
Rifle ammunition, Molotov cocktails found by Portland police responding to shooting
The 60th consecutive day of protests in Portland was punctuated last night by a bag of rifle ammunition and Molotov cocktails found by police responding to the chaotic scene.
The 60th consecutive day of protests in Portland was punctuated last night by a bag of rifle ammunition and Molotov cocktails found by police responding to the chaotic scene.
Portland's mayor tear-gassed by US agents as protest rages
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, was tear gassed by federal agents late Wednesday as he stood with protesters at a fence guarding a federal courthouse.
The mayor of Portland, Oregon, was tear gassed by federal agents late Wednesday as he stood with protesters at a fence guarding a federal courthouse.
Portland standoff: State asks federal agents to be reined in
The Trump administration is facing growing pushback — in the courts and on the streets — to sending federal agents to Portland, Oregon, and potentially other Democratic-led cities.
The Trump administration is facing growing pushback — in the courts and on the streets — to sending federal agents to Portland, Oregon, and potentially other Democratic-led cities.