Houston Texans remain in locker room during national anthem, Miami Dolphins say they plan to do the same
During the premiere of the 2020 NFL season on Sept. 10, the Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before they faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display that the Miami Dolphins said they intended to echo in their own game on Sunday.
Texans remain in locker room for national anthem
The Houston Texans remained in their locker room during the national anthem before their opener against the Kansas City Chiefs in a coordinated display meant to bring awareness to Black Lives Matter and other social justice initiatives.
American Airlines allows employees to wear Black Lives Matter pins on uniforms
American Airlines says employees can wear pins supporting Black Lives Matter. The airline is calling it a matter of equality, not politics.
Jacob Blake shares message from hospital bed: 'A lot more life to live out there'
Jacob Blake, the Black man who was shot by Kenosha police, shared a message from his hospital bed on Saturday: "Every 24 hours, it's pain, it's nothing but pain. It hurts to breathe, it hurts to sleep, it hurts to move from side to side, it hurts to eat."
Protest held on SMU campus to support Black Lives Matter movement
A group of people walked through SMU’s campus Saturday in a demonstration to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
Georgia elementary students assigned to imagine themselves as slaves
Oglethorpe County elementary school students were asked to write journal entries as if they were runaway slaves.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says 'white privilege' helped Steve Nash land Brooklyn Nets coach job
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith slammed the newly-announced hiring of NBA Hall-of-Famer Steve Nash as the Brooklyn Nets head coach, claiming it's "white privilege" that landed him the job.
Dallas Cowboys’ Tyrone Crawford says team has ‘green light’ to protest at games
Another Dallas Cowboys team leader is indicating players might do more than kneel during the national anthem this season.
Gainesville protesters arrested for blocking traffic while marching against Confederate statue
Arrests by a North Texas police department sparked a protest Thursday morning.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott shares his thoughts on protests during national anthem
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott wants his team to have individual freedom to protest during the national anthem, but wants his teammates to "love and support one another collectively.”
Protesters shift focus to Portland's mayor amid rising tensions
Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland, Oregon, shifted their focus to the city’s mayor, and police declared a riot as people broke windows, vandalized a business and set a fire inside the upscale apartment building where Mayor Ted Wheeler lives.
Oregon governor beefs up Portland patrols after fatal shooting
Oregon state police will patrol Portland’s nightly protests with help from officers from neighboring communities.
NFL reveals more in-game social and racial justice plans
As part of its social justice awareness initiatives, the NFL will allow visuals on helmets and caps.
Chadwick Boseman's death leaves saddening mark on rough 2020
But for many, the loss of another major figure such as Boseman is taking a toll.
'We're in this fight:' After playoff win, Bucks discuss decision to sit out Wednesday's game
The Milwaukee Bucks completed their playoff series against the Orlando Magic on Saturday, a rescheduled game that was to be played Wednesday.
Arizona student group slammed for raising money for teen charged in fatal Kenosha protest shootings
At Arizona State University, a Republican student group announced that half of any funds raised during the semester would go toward Kyle Rittenhouse's legal defense fund.
Jacob Blake's family holds Kenosha rally against police violence
Family members of Jacob Blake are leading a march and rally Saturday to call for an end to police violence.
Thousands gather at March on Washington commemorations amid revived racial tensions
Civil rights advocates have begun gathering to highlight police and vigilante violence against Black Americans at a commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington.
NBA to form social justice coalition as playoffs resume following walk-off protests
The NBA playoffs will resume Saturday after the league and the National Basketball Players Association detailed commitments that made players comfortable continuing the postseason.
Dallas Stars playoff series to resume Sunday after NHL player racial injustice protests
The Dallas Stars will resume their second-round playoff series on Sunday after players prompted the league to postpone two days of action to protest racial injustice.