‘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.
'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.”
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.
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.
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.
Majority of voters reject reducing police funding, despite national push: poll
A majority of voters reject reducing police funding and moving that money to social services, despite a national push in recent weeks from activist groups and some politicians, according to an ABC/Washington Post poll released Tuesday.
Workers protest racial inequality on day of national strike
The “Strike for Black Lives” protest was organized by labor unions and social and racial justice organizations, which planned a range of actions in more than two dozen U.S. cities.
Pentagon bans Confederate flag in way to avoid Trump's wrath
The Pentagon is banning displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, using a carefully worded policy that doesn’t mention the word ban or that specific flag.
Washington is changing the name of its NFL team. Here are other pro teams that changed their titles
Teams in every major sports league have rebranded themselves with new names for various reasons over the decades. Here’s a look at some of the most recent:
Police execute search warrant at home of gun-toting couple
Authorities have executed a search warrant at the St. Louis mansion of a white couple whose armed defense of their home during a recent racial injustice protest drew widespread attention.
Homeland Security gets new role under Trump monument order
Protesters who have clashed with authorities in Portland, Oregon, are not just facing off with local police.
The Dixie Chicks change their name to 'The Chicks'
The Grammy-winning Dixie Chicks are now just “The Chicks.”
Community responds after dozens of pride flags stolen in downtown Burien
A few dozen pride flags that have been waving up and down downtown Burien all month long were removed and stolen.
Patagonia latest brand to join Facebook July ad boycott
The outdoor gear company Patagonia is the latest company to announce an advertising boycott of Facebook and its Instagram app for the month of July — or longer — saying the social media giant has failed to take steps to stop the spread on its platform of “hateful lies and dangerous propaganda.”
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 push to preserve Black culture in Seattle's Central District
SEATTLE -- While protesters for the Black Lives Matter movement occupy several blocks in Capitol Hill outside Seattle Police Department's East Precinct, some Black community groups are a mile away, pushing to preserve their culture in Seattle's historic Black hub.
Seattle organization commemorates Juneteenth by calling for police accountability
Several people spent the Juneteeth holiday educating themselves about police brutality. A Seattle organization called “Not This Time” hosted an event calling on accountability in law enforcement.
Racism declared a public health crisis by King and Pierce counties
SEATTLE -- The Board of Health departments in two Washington state counties have declared racism a public health crisis after worldwide protests following the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Juneteenth: A day of joy and pain - and now national action
LOS ANGELES - In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”
These companies are changing their branding due to racial stereotypes
LOS ANGELES - A growing list of well-known brands are taking a stance against racist stereotypes.