Eagles, Washington Football Team hold moment of unity before Eagles return to locker room for anthem
The Philadelphia Eagles are the latest team to remain in the locker room for the National Anthem in protest of racial inequalities and police brutality.
Vikings bring awareness to social justice issues before facing Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Vikings honored the family of George Floyd before Sunday's game against the Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium, keeping the Gjallarhorn silent in Floyd's memory.
Phoenix rejects Black Lives Matter, law enforcement murals downtown; lawsuit planned
The rejected mural project would have been located somewhere in downtown Phoenix and would have depicted the likenesses of Martin Luther King, Jr., Don Lewis and Cesar Chavez.
Gov. Murphy signs measure making Juneteenth a holiday in NJ
The Democratic governor signed the measure during an online ceremony Thursday night.
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.
DeSean Jackson educating himself after anti-Semitic posts, controversy during offseason
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson says he’s been educating himself after facing backlash for sharing anti-Semitic posts on social media in July.
Bensalem Twp. Police Department, NAACP sign historic agreement, pledging ongoing cooperation
The Bensalem Township Police Department and the Bucks County NAACP signed a historic agreement Wednesday night formalizing their relationship and pledging ongoing cooperation.
EA Sports adds Colin Kaepernick to 'Madden NFL 21' as free agent QB
Colin Kaepernick is returning to the NFL — virtually.
Jogger detained by Volusia deputies teams up with Sheriff’s Office for training
An incident spreading on social media involving a man detained for questioning in Deltona has started a partnership with the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Naked protesters wear 'spit hoods' outside Rochester police building
Protesters are demanding police accountability and legislation to change how authorities respond to mental health emergencies.
Georgia elementary students assigned to imagine themselves as slaves
Oglethorpe County elementary school students were asked to write journal entries as if they were runaway slaves.
'Black Lives Matter' painted on Atlantic City's MLK Blvd, not Boardwalk
“Black Lives Matter” was painted prominently in Atlantic City on Friday — just not on the seaside resort’s famous Boardwalk, which activists had originally hoped.
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.
Protesters shift focus to Portland's mayor amid rising tensions
Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, Oregon, shifted their focus to the city’s mayor, and police declared a riot as people broke windows, vandalized a business and set a fire inside the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Blake family urge groups in Kenosha to engage in positive community service
On Tuesday, the family of Jacob Blake hosted a community gathering at the site of Jacob’s shooting.
More than 50 Black former franchisees sue McDonald’s for discrimination
More than 50 Black former McDonald’s franchise owners are suing the burger chain, saying the company steered them to less-profitable restaurants and didn’t give them the same support and opportunities given white franchisees.
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.
NFL reveals more in-game social and racial justice plans
As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL will allow visuals on helmets and caps.
Documentary on the life and death of Breonna Taylor coming to FX, Hulu
"The Killing of Breonna Taylor" will air Sept. 4 on FX and be available for streaming on Hulu, produced by the New York Times.