Black Lives Matter
Assignment Asks Students to List Names of Black People Killed by Police
A Maryland high school teacher titled the assignment "Say Their Names," echoing calls from protesters seeking justice for those who've died as a result of police violence.
Police Officer Kneels on Boy's Neck After Catching Him Without Mask
A cellphone video showed a police officer kneeling on the teenager's neck.
Majority of Wisconsin Voters Call Trump's Response to Jacob Blake Harmful
The majority of swing-state voters also think both presidential candidates are not mentally fit to be president.
Man Camps Outside House for 60 Days After Homeowner Says She Was Harassed
Anthony Herron has slept outside Jennifer McLeggan's house in Valley Stream, New York for 60 nights after learning she had been racially harassed, allegedly by her neighbors.
Academia Won't Survive Without Black Scholars. To Keep Us, It Has to Change
Black scholars shouldn't be punished for being themselves while white people masquerading as Black are rewarded.
Austin Billboard Warns 'Enter At Your Own Risk!' After Police Defunded
Governor Greg Abbott is one of those who has expressed support for the protest billboards put up by the Texas Municipal Police Association.
Craig Sager's Son Calls NBA 'Whack' For Supporting Black Lives Matter
The son of legendary NBA sideline reporter criticized the league's stance in support of the movement.
At Least 20 Police Chiefs Have Resigned Since Protests Began in May
After protests against police brutality and systemic racism erupted in May, at least 20 police chiefs have resigned due to handling of protests or racist behavior.
Rochester Protester Arrested, Charged With Assaulting Police
Demonstrations of persisted in Rochester as an investigation into the death of Daniel Prude during a March arrest continues.
People Rush to Aid White Officer Being Beaten By Black Man
The video shows a Black man struggling with the officer before forcing him to the ground and repeatedly punching him.
Princeton's President Is Wrong. The University Is Not Systemically Racist
Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber has yielded to a destructive falsehood.
Rochester Protesters Spell 'Murderers' In Red Paint Outside Police HQ
Protesters gathered hours after Police Chief La'Ron Singletary and his entire command staff announced their retirement amid criticism over the handling of Daniel Prude's death.
The Coming Clash on Race at the First Biden-Trump Debate
Some of the biggest debate fireworks in Biden and Trump's first debate battle could come on the issue of race, amid a backdrop of a nation roiled by the killing and shooting of black men by police, and dueling vision's for America.
Trump Retweets Video of BLM Protesters Accosting Black McDonald's Manager
The video was one of many that captured confrontations between the protester group and diners in downtown Pittsburgh over the weekend.
Trump Brands BLM Protesters 'Thugs' After Pittsburgh Diners Shouted At
The president criticized an incident in the city and added "because of weak and pathetic Democrat leadership, this thuggery is happening in other Democrat run cities and states."
BLM's 'Mostly Peaceful' 93 Percent Study Sparks Renewed Propaganda
Media bias has arguably never been as pronounced as it has been this summer.
As a Black Refugee in America, I Know My Life Is in Danger Here Too
It breaks my heart to see the same persecution that made me flee Cameroon present here, in the land of the free.
Proud Boys Repeatedly Rush, Attack Black Lives Matter Supporters in Salem
Members of the far-right group had driven to Salem from a pro-Trump vehicle rally at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City.
U.S. Schools Have Openly Taught the 1619 Project for Months
The Chicago Public Schools system has been using The New York Times' initiative as a resource for months.
Naked Protesters Wear 'Spit Hoods' to Protest Daniel Prude's Death
A spit hood, which is designed to protect police from saliva, was placed on a naked Prude's head by Rochester Police officers while they detained him on March 30.
American Airlines Faces Boycott Calls Over 'Black Lives Matter' Uniform Pin
Opponents of the Black Lives Matter movement have called American Airlines "racist, Marxist, and anti-American."
Trump-Supporting School Board Candidate Defends Calling Black Mayor Monkey
James England, a candidate for the Gaston County Board of Education in North Carolina, made the comment about Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
'Slave Owner' Spray-Painted on Alexander Macomb Monument in Detroit
One of the 19th-century general's descendants recently argued for the statue's removal in a newspaper column that acknowledged Macomb's legacy is closely tied to racism and genocide.
NYC Couple Removed From Ferry for Refusing Masks, Blame Black Lives Matter
They were confronted by fellow ferry passengers and NYPD officers Saturday night after refusing the captain's orders to either wear a mask or find another way home.
Petitions Launched For, Against Asst Principal Who Blasted Police at Rally
Petitions have been set up both in favor of and in opposition to a high school assistant principal who yelled "f**k the police" at a Rochester, New York, protest Friday evening.
Kamala Harris Says Officer Who Shot Jacob Blake 'Should Be Charged'
The Democratic vice presidential nominee said she was "not in full possession of the facts and the evidence," but said: "Based on what I saw, he should be charged."
Kenosha Mayor Vows to Work Toward Healing 'Racial Divide'
"We need to give our young people a reason to believe that they can have a bright future in our city," Mayor John Antarmian said.
Molotov Cocktail Thrown at Portland Protester Whose Leg Catches Fire
A large number of protesters gathered in Portland, Oregon, on Saturday for the 100th straight night of protests since the killing of George Floyd.
Daniel Prude Protesters Pepper Balled After Protest Declared Unlawful
Protests raged for the fourth straight night in Rochester, New York in response to the release of the video of Daniel Prude's death in police custody.
Jacob Blake Speaks Publicly for First Time, Says 'Every 24 Hours It's Pain'
"There's a lot more life to live," Jacob Blake said while describing his recovery from painful injuries after being shot seven times in the back by a Kenosha, Wisconsin police officer, in a video released Saturday.