Dickinson Police Department hires first Black female police officer

This EMT turned firefighter turned police officer and history maker hopes girls of all colors will see her and be inspired to achieve anything their heart desires.

1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19

A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Say Their Names Memorial: Third Ward art exhibit honors Black Americans killed

Houston rapper Trae tha Truth helps bring an art installation to Emancipation Park that remembers Black lives lost to police brutality and social injustice. The memorial is open to the public until Oct. 13.

Coach leaves 'All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ' note, quits team

Kurt Beathard, who was the Redbirds’ offensive coordinator, told The Pantagraph he let a note that said “All Lives Matter to Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ” before he left.

Congressman Al Green calls for end to systemic racism

Congressman Al Green asks if Breonna Taylor's death would be a crime if she were a different color.

Louisville reaches $12M settlement with family of Breonna Taylor

The City of Louisville has reached a $12 million settlement with the family of Breonna Taylor, the EMT who was fatally shot in her sleep on March 13 by officers executing a no-knock warrant, FOX News reported.

NFL teams, players take public stance against racial injustice

On the NFL’s opening weekend, each team took a different approach to protesting racial injustice from locking arms, kneeling, raising fists or staying in the locker room entirely during the Star-Spangled Banner and the Black anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

Fans heard booing during moment of silence at Texans, Chiefs game

The Houston Texans remained in the locker room during the anthem, and fans booed them when they emerged from the tunnel at its conclusion. The booing continued as the two teams walked to midfield during what was supposed to be a moment of silence.

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.

House members push Senate to pass George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

Democratic members of Congress from Houston and Las Vegas spoke on a Zoom call with reporters Tuesday about why they’d like to see the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 become law ASAP.

'It's outrageous': Family lawyer says plea offer tried to link Breonna Taylor to drug ring

A lawyer for Breonna Taylor’s family says a plea deal was offered to an accused drug dealer that would have implicated Taylor in a drug operation weeks after her killing by police.

Right-wing activist killed in Portland mourned by his friends, President Trump

A supporter of a right-wing group who was shot dead on a Portland, Oregon, street was mourned by both friends and President Donald Trump as a victim of mob violence.

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.

Retired athletes, sports debate shows take lead on social justice conversations

During a week in which athletes in several sports walked off the job to protest social and racial injustice, sports networks devoted plenty of airtime to those topics.

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.