Air Force names first woman as top noncommissioned officer of any US military branch
The Air Force became the first U.S. military branch to select a woman to serve as the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in the military on Friday.
Protesters topple, burn Confederate Albert Pike statue in DC
UPDATE (9:50 a.m.): FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez reports District maintenance crews are removing the Albert Pike statue from its perch near 3rd and D streets NW.
Celebrations, protests mix at DC Juneteenth event
DMV residents rallied in D.C. on Friday to celebrate Juneteenth – a holiday given more weight as it falls in the wake of massive nationwide protests and unrest.
Northern Virginia tattoo shop offers free cover-ups for racist tattoos
The owner at a tattoo shop in Northern Virginia is offering free cover ups for racially insensitive and controversial tattoos including confederate flag tattoos, racist symbols and more.
America marks Juneteenth as protests bring new attention
In addition to the traditional cookouts and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, Americans were marching, holding sit-ins or car caravan protests
Report: State Dept official quits over Trump race response
A State Department official resigned Thursday over President Donald Trump's response to racial tensions sweeping the country over the killings of black people by police, The Washington Post reported.
14th Street wall in DC honors those who lost their lives to law enforcement
If you live in D.C., you may have seen several of the new Black Lives Matter murals that are popping up all over the city.
DC Lincoln Park ‘Emancipation’ statue among monuments drawing scrutiny
In Montgomery County, the county council has ordered an audit of everything named after Confederate figures, while Alexandria, Va. just removed a controversial statue of a Confederate soldier.
Pelosi orders removal of Confederate portraits from US Capitol
In a letter to the House clerk, Pelosi requested the immediate removal of portraits depicting former speakers Robert Hunter of Virginia, James Orr of South Carolina and Howell Cobb and Charles Crisp, both of Georgia.
Atlanta Pastor Louie Giglio ‘deeply sorry’ for calling slavery ‘white blessing’
Atlanta evangelical megachurch pastor Louie Giglio tearfully apologized after replacing the term "white privilege" with "white blessing" during a roundtable discussion on racism Sunday.
Injunction extended against removing Richmond Robert E Lee statue
A judge on Thursday indefinitely extended an injunction preventing the Virginia governor from removing a historic statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee from Richmond’s famed Monument Avenue.
Cream of Wheat parent scrutinizes iconic chef logo after racism complaints
B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.
Montgomery County council looks to rename streets, facilities named after Confederates
Montgomery County is joining a wave of symbolic gestures among cities and municipalities to address a history of racism and inequality.
FOX 5 presents the ‘Race to Equality’ series
Injustice is sparking outrage across the country – and a call for change.
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Hours after Aunt Jemima change announced, Uncle Ben's rice says it will 'evolve' brand
The re-branding comes amid renewed calls for racial equality in America.
Motion to save All Black Lives Matter mural in Hollywood
Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O'Farrell will introduce a motion Wednesday calling for the installation of a permanent memorial commemorating Sunday's massive All Black Lives Matter march through Hollywood.
Netflix CEO to donate $120M to historically black colleges
The couple is giving $40 million to each of three institutions: the United Negro College Fund, Spelman College and Morehouse College. The organizations said it is the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at HBCUs.
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