Protesters tore down a George Washington statue and set a fire on its head
A crowd of protesters gathered around a statue of George Washington in Portland, Oregon, on Thursday night and lit a fire on its head before pulling…
Continue Reading Prehistoric ‘clutter’ on land led to bigger, smarter human brains
The ways our ancestors adapted to live in patchy landscapes cluttered with obstacles “poured jet fuel” on the evolution of the brains of…
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Akron police search for 3 suspects in Na’kia Crawford killing
Ohio police have identified three people in connection to the killing of 18-year-old Na’kia Crawford, according to a Facebook post from the…
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WATCH: Galveston, Texas marks 155th anniversary of Juneteenth
GALVESTON, Texas — It’s the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, and Galveston celebrated at the very place it began. The celebration was held at the…
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St. Louis to recognize Juneteenth as holiday for city employees
Click here for updates on this story ST. LOUIS, MO (KMOV) — Mayor Lyda Krewson officially proclaimed June 19 as…
Continue Reading Contracting company donates kits for special needs children to Midland Fire Dept.
Click here for updates on this story Midland, MI (WNEM) — Fisher Contracting purchased 15 Carter Kits and donated them…
Continue Reading Portland gym takes extra precautions, including requiring masks, as doors reopen Friday
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Friday morning, Multnomah County is finally entering Phase 1…
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El Paso Black Pages relaunches online directory to showcase black-owned businesses
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Black Pages is relaunching its directory online to showcase more businesses in El Paso with Black owners. “We…
Continue Reading South County 11-year-old mowing lawns to donate to Black Lives Matter
Click here for updates on this story SHREWSBURY, MO (KMOV) — A South County sixth-grader is behind a movement to help…
Continue Reading California makes face coverings mandatory outside the home
Californians are now required to wear masks in a variety of public settings when social distancing isn’t possible. The order by Gov. Gavin…
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‘I don’t think it’s appropriate’ to play the US national anthem at professional sporting events, says Bruce Arena
Former US national men’s soccer team coach Bruce Arena has questioned whether the “The Star-Spangled Banner” — the American…
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Jamie Foxx shows the world his bulked-up physique as he prepares for Mike Tyson biopic
Oscar-winning actor Jamie Foxx has confirmed that he will play Mike Tyson in an upcoming biopic about the life of the American former heavyweight…
Continue Reading Southeast Health sees no COVID spread in hospital after face mask enforcement
Click here for updates on this story Houston County, AL (Dothan Eagle) — Southeast Health has not seen any COVID-19…
Continue Reading QC organizations call Supreme Court’s DACA ruling “a victory”
Click here for updates on this story DAVENPORT, IA (WQAD) — Hundreds of thousands of Dreamers are now protected once…
Continue Reading Lincoln County man indicted on murder charge in ‘extreme’ strangulation death of his wife
Click here for updates on this story OLD MONROE, Mo. (KMOV) — A Lincoln County man has been indicted on first-degree…
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Small biz owners now have more time to use their PPP loans. Here’s what else you need to know
The rules small business owners need to follow in order to get their federal loans forgiven were recently made more lenient under the Paycheck…
Continue Reading Jimmy Kimmel is taking the summer off
Jimmy Kimmel has decided to chill this summer. The late night host announced Thursday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that he will be taking the…
Continue Reading The SEC said they would consider pulling championship events if Mississippi doesn’t change its flag
The Southeastern Conference, the preeminent and powerhouse collegiate athletics conference in the South, made their message clear: Mississippi must…
Continue Reading A controversial Confederate monument goes down in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur
A crowd gathered in the Atlanta suburb of Decatur to watch the removal of a Confederate monument — the latest controversial symbol toppled in…
Continue Reading Juneteenth celebrations across Mid-Michigan, state
Click here for updates on this story Mid-Michigan, MI (WNEM) — Many Mid-Michigan communities are commemorating…
Continue Reading Suspect found after woman says she was abducted at Liberty car wash
Click here for updates on this story LIBERTY, MO (KCTV) — A man Liberty police were looking for in connection with a…
Continue Reading Vigil held to honor black lives lost due to violence
Click here for updates on this story NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) — Tonight, a candlelit vigil remembered the lives of black…
Continue Reading Is Nashville ready for Phase 3 of reopening?
Click here for updates on this story NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) — “Do I believe we’re ready to roll into Phase three as…
Continue Reading Demonstrators continue to protest calling on police reform and racial justice
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, OR (KPTV) — Protests continued in Portland on Thursday, calling for…
Continue Reading Trump tweets fake video exploiting toddlers, Twitter labels it ‘manipulated media’
Twitter on Thursday night labeled a video tweeted by President Donald Trump as “manipulated media.” The move marks the third time Twitter…
Continue Reading How you can help a student as she supports a women’s shelter
Click here for updates on this story LOCK HAVEN, Pa. (WNEP) — Carolina Carpenetti, a senior at Central Mountain High…
Continue Reading Alicia Keys releases emotional new song ‘Perfect Way To Die”
Alicia Keys is singing about police violence in her new song, titled “Perfect Way To Die.” The Grammy winner said she felt called to…
Continue Reading What to consider as you donate to a social justice fund
The world needs do-gooders right now. And you want to give. But where to start? It’s easy to donate to a social cause or crowdfunding campaign,…
Continue Reading Keedron Bryant, ‘I Just Wanna Live’ singer, lands record deal
A teen gospel singer whose song protesting the killing of African Americans by police went viral has been signed by Warner Records. Keedron Bryant,…
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