Starbucks changes policy to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts
Starbucks is tweaking its dress code to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts and pins after complaints that it prohibited employees from wearing the items.
Starbucks is tweaking its dress code to allow Black Lives Matter T-shirts and pins after complaints that it prohibited employees from wearing the items.
Pulling down statues of racists? Africa's done it for years
Queen Victoria, Cecil Rhodes, King Leopold. Statues honoring these leaders of colonial rule have been pulled down over the years in Africa.
Queen Victoria, Cecil Rhodes, King Leopold. Statues honoring these leaders of colonial rule have been pulled down over the years in Africa.
Oscars to set best picture category at 10 nominees, implement inclusion standards for eligibility
The organization is planning to implement new eligibility requirements with an eye toward diversity that will be finalized by the end of July.
The organization is planning to implement new eligibility requirements with an eye toward diversity that will be finalized by the end of July.
Protesters want white Warren police officer fired after arrest of Black Amazon driver for parking wrong way
The Macomb County prosecutor declined to press charges today but protesters and Jaylen's family say police should have not arrested him in the first place - let alone pursue felony charges.
The Macomb County prosecutor declined to press charges today but protesters and Jaylen's family say police should have not arrested him in the first place - let alone pursue felony charges.
Black Tulsans call Trump rally plan 'a slap in the face'
Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.”
Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.”
State of Michigan employee's tweet to burn down Howell sparks investigation
The tweet was made when some protests turned riotous last month after George Floyd was killed. A local woman - who we can't name yet - tweeted it under the Twitter handle @wowdamia.
The tweet was made when some protests turned riotous last month after George Floyd was killed. A local woman - who we can't name yet - tweeted it under the Twitter handle @wowdamia.
Detroit student group wants Black Lives Matter mural to be painted on Juneteenth
The students have already organized meetings with street artists and muralists. FOX 2 has contacted the mayor's office to see if it's possible - and they are looking into it.
The students have already organized meetings with street artists and muralists. FOX 2 has contacted the mayor's office to see if it's possible - and they are looking into it.
Black and Mobile delivery app exclusively partners with restaurants owned by African-Americans
"We're putting the Black dollars back into the Black community, we only deliver for Black-owned businesses," said Johnae Kimbrough, delivery worker.
"We're putting the Black dollars back into the Black community, we only deliver for Black-owned businesses," said Johnae Kimbrough, delivery worker.
NFL commits to donating $250 million over 10 years to support programs that combat systemic racism
Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.
Following public support for the recent protests that have erupted across the country condemning police brutality and racial injustice by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, the league has announced a contribution of $250 million over 10 years to social justice reform.
Black pastors share thoughts on how to continue Black Lives Matter movement after protests end
We talk with two pastors who share their thoughts on how the Black Lives Matter movement can continue on once all the organized events and rallies come to an end.
We talk with two pastors who share their thoughts on how the Black Lives Matter movement can continue on once all the organized events and rallies come to an end.
Protesters call for McKenzie Cochran case to be re-examined by Oakland Co. prosecutors
Demonstraters are calling for a re-examining of the case of McKenzie Cochran, a 25-year-old man who died by asphyxia by Northland Mall security guards in 2014.
Demonstraters are calling for a re-examining of the case of McKenzie Cochran, a 25-year-old man who died by asphyxia by Northland Mall security guards in 2014.
Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
Merriam-Webster revising definition of ‘racism’ after request from college graduate
As cultural perceptions around race relations in the U.S. continue to shift, Merriam-Webster has responded by updating its definition of the word “racism” after a recent email from a college graduate urged editors to make a change.
As cultural perceptions around race relations in the U.S. continue to shift, Merriam-Webster has responded by updating its definition of the word “racism” after a recent email from a college graduate urged editors to make a change.
NASCAR: Confederate flag prohibited at all events, properties
NASCAR on Wednesday announced it will ban the display of the Confederate flag at all of its events and properties.
NASCAR on Wednesday announced it will ban the display of the Confederate flag at all of its events and properties.
Family files federal lawsuit against Sterling Heights Police alleging racial bias in 2019 arrest
The family of an 18-year-old alleging racial bias factored into the individual's arrest in 2019 has filed a federal lawsuit against the Sterling Heights Police Department and the officer involved.
The family of an 18-year-old alleging racial bias factored into the individual's arrest in 2019 has filed a federal lawsuit against the Sterling Heights Police Department and the officer involved.
Mother of Amazon driver facing felony for parking wrong way says arrest has tormented her son
Her son is 23-year-old Jaylen Bond. That was him being placed under arrest Tuesday afternoon by Warren police. She, like so many others saw the arrest captured on cell phone video.
Her son is 23-year-old Jaylen Bond. That was him being placed under arrest Tuesday afternoon by Warren police. She, like so many others saw the arrest captured on cell phone video.
Detroit demonstrators march for 13th straight night for racial justice
The threat of severe weather on Wednesday did not stop the movement that's taken up residence outside Detroit Public Safety Headquarters, every afternoon at 4 p.m.
The threat of severe weather on Wednesday did not stop the movement that's taken up residence outside Detroit Public Safety Headquarters, every afternoon at 4 p.m.
How white families can talk to kids about racism
We talk with a Beaumont psychologist about how Black kids and families can cope long-term with racism, but also how white families can talk to their kids about racism.
We talk with a Beaumont psychologist about how Black kids and families can cope long-term with racism, but also how white families can talk to their kids about racism.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
US Navy to ban Confederate flag from all ships, bases aircraft, and subs
The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.
The U.S. military is rethinking its traditional connection to Confederate Army symbols, mindful of their divisiveness at a time the nation is wrestling with questions of race after the death of George Floyd in police hands.