'Get the he-- out of the country': Mike Ditka slams NFL players who kneel during the national anthem
NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka reiterated his stance against kneeling during the national anthem, saying those who would do so could “get the hell out of the country.”
NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka reiterated his stance against kneeling during the national anthem, saying those who would do so could “get the hell out of the country.”
Oakland protest mayhem renews fear of federal intervention
"An accelerant. whether it was gasoline or some other flammable material, was put in there, and it looked like a firework went in there and it ignited that, creating the combustion that looks like an explosion," said Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly.
"An accelerant. whether it was gasoline or some other flammable material, was put in there, and it looked like a firework went in there and it ignited that, creating the combustion that looks like an explosion," said Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly.
Vandals caused about $200,000 in damages during Oakland protest
About 700 demonstrators participated in what started as a peaceful march but then some broke from the larger group and smashed windows, spray-painted graffiti and pointed lasers at officers, said Officer Johnna Watson, an Oakland Police Department spokesperson.
About 700 demonstrators participated in what started as a peaceful march but then some broke from the larger group and smashed windows, spray-painted graffiti and pointed lasers at officers, said Officer Johnna Watson, an Oakland Police Department spokesperson.
More US agents may go to Portland; mayors want limits
The mayors of six U.S. cities are appealing to Congress make it illegal for the federal government to deploy militarized federal agents to cities that don’t want them.
The mayors of six U.S. cities are appealing to Congress make it illegal for the federal government to deploy militarized federal agents to cities that don’t want them.
VIDEO: White woman throws fit, spews racial slur at Asian postal worker in Los Altos
Video of the encounter was posted to Twitter on Sunday around 9:36 p.m. and the customer appears to be agitated with the postal worker.
Video of the encounter was posted to Twitter on Sunday around 9:36 p.m. and the customer appears to be agitated with the postal worker.
John Lewis’ body arrives at Capitol to lie in state
he late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda following a procession around the District today.
he late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda following a procession around the District today.
Berkeley filmmaker turns garage into powerful tribute for Black people killed by police
The mural includes the words “Black Lives Matter” painted at the top, and lists dozens of names.
The mural includes the words “Black Lives Matter” painted at the top, and lists dozens of names.
'I was speechless': Woman who witnessed couple wearing Nazi face masks recounts incident at Walmart
A simple trip to the store for Raphaela Mueller and Ben Ruesch turned into a strange moment on Saturday when they noticed a couple wearing Nazi flag face masks at the Marshall, Minnesota Walmart.
A simple trip to the store for Raphaela Mueller and Ben Ruesch turned into a strange moment on Saturday when they noticed a couple wearing Nazi flag face masks at the Marshall, Minnesota Walmart.
Protest group splits off, some vandalize OPD, set fire inside courthouse
Oakland Police tweeted around 10:30 p.m. that "agitators within the crowd of demonstrators have set the Alameda County Superior courthouse on fire.
Oakland Police tweeted around 10:30 p.m. that "agitators within the crowd of demonstrators have set the Alameda County Superior courthouse on fire.
Couple banned by Walmart after wearing Nazi flag face mask at store
Police say the couple has been issued trespass notices. Officials said they are banned from visiting any Walmart facility for at least a year.
Police say the couple has been issued trespass notices. Officials said they are banned from visiting any Walmart facility for at least a year.
'Wall of Moms' movement extends to the Bay Area
The focus was on Black Lives Matter, but many were equally concerned about the federal forces sent to quell protests in Portland.
The focus was on Black Lives Matter, but many were equally concerned about the federal forces sent to quell protests in Portland.
Body of civil rights icon John Lewis crosses Selma bridge
The bridge became a landmark in the fight for racial justice when Lewis and other civil rights marchers were beaten there 55 years ago on “Bloody Sunday,” a key event that helped galvanize support for the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Lewis returned to Selma each March in commemoration.
The bridge became a landmark in the fight for racial justice when Lewis and other civil rights marchers were beaten there 55 years ago on “Bloody Sunday,” a key event that helped galvanize support for the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Lewis returned to Selma each March in commemoration.
First female coach on MLB staff debuts with SF Giants
San Francisco Giants made history during baseball's opening night with the debut of the first woman in a big league coaching staff.
San Francisco Giants made history during baseball's opening night with the debut of the first woman in a big league coaching staff.
DC’s NFL team to be called Washington Football Team until name is decided
After days of handwringing about a new nickname, Washington's NFL team has temporarily settled on going without one.
After days of handwringing about a new nickname, Washington's NFL team has temporarily settled on going without one.
Sierra Club reexamines racist history and its own role in 'perpetuating white supremacy'
Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune said Muir's comments continue to hurt people of color.
Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune said Muir's comments continue to hurt people of color.
Breaking Barriers: Richmond’s new top cop the only Black female police chief in California
The city of Richmond is breaking barriers. Bisa French is becoming the first female police chief in the 110-year history of the Richmond Police Department. French spoke to KTVU for her first sit-down interview since her promotion was announced.
The city of Richmond is breaking barriers. Bisa French is becoming the first female police chief in the 110-year history of the Richmond Police Department. French spoke to KTVU for her first sit-down interview since her promotion was announced.
NBA 'Black Lives Matter' court display, socially distanced layout unveiled
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Rather than the traditional bench area, players and coaches will sit in chairs 6 feet apart near the court.
Shiela E. hosts virtual concert benefiting BLM, youth organizations at Yoshi's in Oakland
The lineup includes award-winning artists and entertainers, plus activists, a sports star, and a comedian.
The lineup includes award-winning artists and entertainers, plus activists, a sports star, and a comedian.
Mayors of Portland, Chicago, Atlanta, other big cities demand 'federal forces' withdraw
Several big-city mayors that have seen upticks in violent crime and escalating clashes between police and protesters are demanding federal agents be withdrawn from their cities -- and any plans for more federal deployments be halted.
Several big-city mayors that have seen upticks in violent crime and escalating clashes between police and protesters are demanding federal agents be withdrawn from their cities -- and any plans for more federal deployments be halted.
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.