Behind virus and protests: A chronic US economic racial gap

Black Americans are far more likely to die of COVID-19 and to work in low-paying service jobs — the ones slashed when restaurants and movie theaters closed as a health precaution.

Floyd and Taylor families ask for UN investigation into American police brutality, protest suppression

The families of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are asking the United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate the United States for matters of police brutality and the repression of protests.

Joe Biden to meet with George Floyd’s family before funeral

A six-hour viewing will be held in Houston Monday for Floyd, who was raised in Houston. Burial is set for Tuesday in Pearland.

When protesters cry 'defund the police,' what does it mean?

Protesters are making the demand, “defund the police," as they show their anger at the police custody death of George Floyd and other black Americans killed by police officers.

Senator Mitt Romney joins Black Lives Matter protest in DC

U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney marched Sunday in the nation’s capital in a protest against police mistreatment of minorities, making him the first Republican senator known to do so.

NASCAR President says 'our sport' and 'country' need to do better on racial injustice

During their warm-up laps, the 40 cars pulled to a stop in front of the empty grandstands and shut off their engines so NASCAR President Steve Phelps could deliver a message over their radio sets.

Man shot after suspect drives car through crowd of protesters in Seattle, authorities say

A suspect is in custody after he drove his car into a crowd of protesters in Seattle on Sunday night, police said. At least one person was shot during the incident.

Sen. Mitt Romney joins Black Lives Matter protest in DC

U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney marched Sunday in the nation’s capital in a protest against police mistreatment of minorities, making him the first Republican senator known to do so.

Nine member majority of Minneapolis City Council announce support for dismantling MPD

Nine members of the Minneapolis City Council announced their support for de-funding the Minneapolis Police Department and replacing it with a community-based public safety model at a rally in Powderhorn Park Sunday afternoon.

Black Lives Matter rally is largest gathering Polk County has ever seen, organizers say

Black Lives Matter Restoration Polk hosted one of the largest gatherings Polk County has ever seen, with 2,000 people marching through the city and gathering at Munn Park on Sunday.

White House anti-riot fencing now covered with signs from protesters

The anti-riot fencing surrounding the White House has been covered with signs left by protesters as crowds come together in solidarity against police brutality following the death of George Floyd. 

Large protests in downtown Tampa stay peaceful on Saturday

Roughly 1,000 people came together Saturday at Curtis Hixon Park to call for justice for George Floyd. Despite heavy rain, demonstrators marched throughout the City of Tampa for a several hours.

Day 8 of protests in St. Pete remain peaceful

Hundreds of people gathered at City Hall and marched around downtown on Saturday, June 6, 2020, marking the eighth consecutive day of protests.

Deputies arrest man seen on video throwing bottles at deputies during Plant City protest

Hillsborough deputies arrested Osvaldo “Ozzy” Banda, 21, after they say he intentionally tried to injure law enforcement officers by throwing bottles at them during a protest in Plant City on Tuesday.