Christopher Upperman Named CEO of LawChamps
Christopher R. Upperman, Facebook's Manager of Governance & Strategic Initiatives and former Obama administration official, has been named CEO of advocacy organization LawChamps....
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Ben Crump and Black Men Like him Should get More Credit
Attorney Ben Crump deserves more credit for his efforts to help the Black community seek justice, despite criticism calling him an opportunist in high-profile cases....
Howard University Gets $4.9M Music Business Center
Howard University receives $4.9 million from Warner Music Group to create a new music business center. The center will prepare diverse students for management careers...
Warner Music Social Justice Fund Grants
Warner Music Group's $100 million Social Justice Fund awards initial grants to six organizations including Howard University, which will launch the first music business center...
Dallas Mavericks Shift to Mandatory Anthem
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban stopped playing the national anthem for 11 games before NBA policy forced them to resume the tradition at home games....
Colin Kaepernick Launches SPAC for $287.5M
Colin Kaepernick launches Mission Advancement Corp, a SPAC aiming to raise $287.5 million in partnership with The Najafi Cos, featuring a board of 100% BIPOC...
Draymond Green: Capitol Riot Shows Nothing Has Changed
Warriors' Draymond Green spoke candidly about the Capitol riot's impact on America, calling out the country's unchanged nature in a powerful post-game statement....
School Board Member’s Stance on Racism Unclear
School board member struggles to answer whether they are pro-racist or anti-racist in viral video. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in addressing racism in educational...
Walgreens Security Calls Police on Black Man (VIDEO)
Walgreens security calls police on Black customer who shops at the store regularly. Video shows another incident of racial profiling in retail....
10 Actual Changes That Happened to Fight Racism
Following George Floyd's murder, significant changes occurred to fight racism including removing Confederate statues, eliminating 'urban' music categories, and major corporate donations to Black communities....
Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, and Friends Release New Single CHANGE
Jermaine Dupri and Ne-Yo team up with star-studded lineup including Common, Kirk Franklin, and Gary Clark Jr. on charity single 'CHANGE' benefiting Social Change Fund....
White Guy Stabs Police Officer (VIDEO)
Body camera footage shows white suspect stabbing police officer and surviving, highlighting stark contrast in police restraint compared to encounters with unarmed Black individuals....
Former Black Panther: Wayne Then and Now
Former Black Panther Party founding member Pastor Wayne Jenkins speaks to JSU students about his fight for racial and social justice in a virtual presentation....
Michael K Williams & Dana Rachlin On Lifting Up Impacted
Michael K Williams and Dana Rachlin discuss lifting up impacted communities and demanding police reform in this important conversation about social justice....
Former Cop on Police Targeting of Black People
Former police officer reveals the systemic reasons behind racial targeting of Black Americans during traffic stops and police encounters....
NBA Prepares for Change Through Voting (VIDEO)
Only 20% of NBA players previously participated in voting, but the league is now mobilizing to increase voter registration and turnout....
TIGRA and SPNCR Release New Protest Song For My People
Hip-hop duo TIGRA & SPNCR release 'For My People,' a powerful protest song addressing social injustice. The track marks their first release under PIAS Recordings....
Jump Reacts to Silver’s NBA Social Justice Comments
The Jump panel discusses NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's latest statements regarding the league's ongoing social justice initiatives and efforts....
Movement for Black Lives Town Hall with The Root and Hot 97
Movement for Black Lives hosts town hall discussion in partnership with The Root and Hot 97, addressing social justice and community activism....
D.L. Hughley on Breonna Taylor: Grand Juries Meet in Private
Comedian D.L. Hughley delivers sharp commentary on the Breonna Taylor grand jury decision, blending humor with harsh social criticism about police accountability....
Rev. Al Sharpton on America, Accountability, and New Book
Rev. Al Sharpton discusses America's current challenges, accountability, and his new book 'Rise Up' in exclusive interview....
Donald Glover’s Son Born After George Floyd Video
Donald Glover revealed his son was born moments after he watched the George Floyd video, sharing how the timing of these events deeply affected him....
Seattle Cop Rolls Bike Over Injured Protesters Head
Seattle police officer caught on video rolling bike over injured protester's head during demonstrations. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about excessive force during protests....
Former Cop Tells Police: Stop Blaming
Former NYC police officer criticizes current law enforcement culture, urging officers to stop blaming Black communities and hold bad cops accountable....
SiriusXM Launches Forward Progress Show on Race and Sports
SiriusXM launches Forward Progress, a weekly show hosted by Jason Jackson and Kirk Morrison focusing on race, society and sports across multiple channels....