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US protests June 28, 2020

Activist suggests replacing DC's Emancipation Memorial with Harriet Tubman monument: 'Fair and equitable'

D.C. Council candidate Marcus Goodwin, who is helping lead the charge to remove the controversial Emancipation Memorial in Washington, D.C., told "America's News HQ" Sunday he hopes to replace it with a monument to an African-American woman, suggesting Underground Railroad leader Harriet Tubman could fit the bill.

Mississippi June 28, 2020

Mississippi lawmakers vote to remove Confederate battle emblem from its flag

Mississippi's House and Senate lawmakers on Sunday voted with bipartisan support to change the state flag by removing a Confederate battle emblem that's broadly condemned as racist.

New York City June 21, 2020

NYC's Museum of Natural History to remove Teddy Roosevelt statue, officials say

A prominent statue of Theodore Roosevelt will be removed from the entrance of The American Museum of Natural History in New York City after years of objections that it symbolizes colonial expansion and racial discrimination, officials including Mayor Bill de Blasio announced.

Proud American June 16, 2020

Tennessee deputy thanks 2 black women for buying him breakfast at Cracker Barrel: 'BLM but so does yours!'

A Tennessee deputy is thanking two women who paid for his breakfast Tuesday morning - and the note they left is making an impression.

VIDEO June 15, 2020

Florida pastor gets ice cream truck on his birthday, hands out free treats

Pastor’s birthday wish comes true bringing smiles and sweet treats to his community.

Viral June 14, 2020

San Francisco skincare CEO apologizes after viral video shows her scolding man stenciling 'Black Lives Matter' on his own property

The CEO of San Francisco-based skincare company LAFACE is apologizing after a viral video caught her scolding a man for stenciling "Black Lives Matter" on his own property, according to reports.

Celebrity News June 14, 2020

'Harry Potter' star Rupert Grint on JK Rowling's gender comments: 'Trans women are women. Trans men are men.'

Rupert Grint is the latest member of the "Harry Potter" family to respond to J.K. Rowling's recent comments on transgender individuals.

Illinois June 11, 2020

Illinois high school teacher accused of racist messages after comparing 'white privilege' to N-word

A Palatine High School teacher is accused of posting racist messages on social media.

Army June 8, 2020

Army secretary open to renaming military bases named for Confederate generals

U.S. Army officials on Monday confirmed that Secretary Ryan McCarthy is open to renaming military bases named after Confederate generals, an issue getting increased attention in recent weeks amid nationwide protests against police brutality and racism following the death of George Floyd.

George Floyd June 7, 2020

Victoria Beckham supports Black Lives Matter: 'Fashion industry has a huge role to play'

Victoria Beckham is working to make a change.

Airports June 4, 2020

Dallas Love Field removes Texas Ranger statue, citing racism concerns amid George Floyd anger

The city of Dallas on Thursday removed the statue of a Texas Ranger in the main hall at Dallas Love Field because of the conduct of the man celebrated by it.