NASCAR announces ban on Confederate flags from all races, events and properties
In a statement Wednesday, NASCAR said the presence of the flag runs contrary to its commitment to providing an inclusive environment for all fans.
Amazon bans police use of facial recognition software for one year amid national protests against racial inequality
Amazon is banning police use of its facial recognition technology for one year amid ongoing national protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Detroit Tigers select Arizona State’s Spencer Torkelson with No. 1 pick in 2020 MLB draft
The Detroit Tigers selected Arizona State’s Spencer Torkelson with the first pick in the 2020 MLB draft.
Ahead of fall coronavirus concerns, Coachella, Stagecoach music festivals are canceled for 2020
Travis Scott, Frank Ocean and Rage Against the Machine were set to headline Coachella, which had been rescheduled for Oct. 9-11 and 16-18.
Husband in missing Idaho kids case hid remains of children, prosecutor says
Chad Daybell, Lori Vallow’s new husband, was arrested Tuesday in Idaho when police found human remains at his house. Here’s what we know.
Attorneys, public officials denounce arrests of George Floyd protesters in Delaware
Several Delaware officials and a handful of First Amendment advocates have denounced the arrests of Dover-area demonstrators Tuesday evening.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls for Confederate statues to be removed from Capitol Building
Speaker Nancy Pelosi pointed to a speech by former Vice President of the Confederate States Alexander Stephens defending the institution of slavery.
‘Make it stop’: George Floyd’s brother Philonise urges Congress to ‘do the right thing’
Philonise Floyd’s appearance comes as Democrats and Republicans craft their own bills to address demands from protesters decrying police brutality.
Red Sox acknowledge racist incidents at Fenway Park: ‘We hear you and believe you’
Racist incidents have reared their ugly head at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, throughout the years.
Whoopi Goldberg, Megyn Kelly criticize HBO Max’s temporary removal of ‘Gone With the Wind’
“Gone With the Wind” has been temporarily removed from HBO Max as the streaming platform denounces its racist depictions.
USA TODAY Poll: Forceful clearing of Lafayette Square protest was defining moment for president and protests
In an exclusive poll, Americans express little trust in President Trump to promote racial justice amid a split on peaceful protests vs. law and order.
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