Pair charged with hate crime after defacing Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez
The July 4th incident, captured on video, has brought national attention, and the man who organized the mural project is relieved that charges came swiftly.
The July 4th incident, captured on video, has brought national attention, and the man who organized the mural project is relieved that charges came swiftly.
Blackout Day spotlights the importance, power of Black consumers
Organizers of #BlackoutDay2020 are celebrating the impact of an economic protest calling for social justice.
Organizers of #BlackoutDay2020 are celebrating the impact of an economic protest calling for social justice.
2 Martinez residents charged with hate crime for defacing Black Lives Matter mural
Contra Costa County District Attorney's office on Tuesday charged two people with a hate crime for defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez on July 4.
Contra Costa County District Attorney's office on Tuesday charged two people with a hate crime for defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez on July 4.
Videos of racist incidents show bias against Asian Americans
A pair of disturbing videos are making the rounds on social media, highlighting incidents of anti-Asian and anti-Asian American bias.
A pair of disturbing videos are making the rounds on social media, highlighting incidents of anti-Asian and anti-Asian American bias.
Columbus statue removed from California capitol rotunda
Crews carried out a statue of Christopher Columbus from the center of the California Capitol rotunda on Tuesday, three weeks after legislative leaders announced it would be removed.
Crews carried out a statue of Christopher Columbus from the center of the California Capitol rotunda on Tuesday, three weeks after legislative leaders announced it would be removed.
University of California names Michael Drake its first Black president
The University of California system has named Dr. Michael Drake to replace Janet Napolitano and become its first Black president.
The University of California system has named Dr. Michael Drake to replace Janet Napolitano and become its first Black president.
Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez vandalized in viral video
The City of Martinez is in the national spotlight, after a video went viral showing a woman painting over a Black Lives Matter mural.
The City of Martinez is in the national spotlight, after a video went viral showing a woman painting over a Black Lives Matter mural.
Police: Man arrested after waving gun at Black Lives Matter mural site in Martinez
Police arrested Joseph Osuna shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, shortly after he got into an argument with another person at the mural site, on Court Street in front of the Justice Wakefield Taylor Courthouse.
Police arrested Joseph Osuna shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, shortly after he got into an argument with another person at the mural site, on Court Street in front of the Justice Wakefield Taylor Courthouse.
AP Source: NFL to play Black anthem before national anthem
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.
Black-owned businesses see sales surge amid racism reckoning
Black-owned businesses are enjoying a surge in support amid the national reckoning on racism sparked by George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.
Black-owned businesses are enjoying a surge in support amid the national reckoning on racism sparked by George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis.
Oakland City Council to revisit budget in light of public demands to defund police
Demands by residents to defund the police were heard Tuesday by Oakland City Council members who will now revisit the budget they approved last week.
Demands by residents to defund the police were heard Tuesday by Oakland City Council members who will now revisit the budget they approved last week.
Civil rights case with bicyclist arrested for playing music too loud settled in Oakland
Oakland City Council members approved a settlement Tuesday with Richmond resident Najari Smith, who was stopped by police in 2018 for allegedly playing music too loud from a trailer attached to a bicycle he was on.
Oakland City Council members approved a settlement Tuesday with Richmond resident Najari Smith, who was stopped by police in 2018 for allegedly playing music too loud from a trailer attached to a bicycle he was on.
Oakland mayor supports guaranteed income to lift people out of extreme poverty
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has joined 10 other mayors across the country in support of a guaranteed income to lift people out of extreme poverty.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has joined 10 other mayors across the country in support of a guaranteed income to lift people out of extreme poverty.
Walmart to stop selling 'All Lives Matter' merchandise
Walmart says the items were sold by third-party sellers and will be removed 'indefinitely.'
Walmart says the items were sold by third-party sellers and will be removed 'indefinitely.'
California 'Black is beautiful' beer inspires delicious dark brew and raises social awareness
Nineteen craft breweries in the region have joined the nationwide "Black is Beautiful" beer initiative. It has grown from one brewer's call for social justice into an international movement. The idea took off, with more than 900 breweries in all 50 states and 17 countries now taking up the cause.
Nineteen craft breweries in the region have joined the nationwide "Black is Beautiful" beer initiative. It has grown from one brewer's call for social justice into an international movement. The idea took off, with more than 900 breweries in all 50 states and 17 countries now taking up the cause.
'I was shocked' SJPD chief says after racist social media posts from officers surface
“Some of the comments that I’ve seen, absolutely abhorrent. I was shocked by some of them,” said San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia.
“Some of the comments that I’ve seen, absolutely abhorrent. I was shocked by some of them,” said San Jose Police Chief Eddie Garcia.
Facebook advertising boycott continues to grow amid ‘Stop Hate for Profit’ campaign
Starbucks and Coca-Cola are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the “Stop Hate for Profit” campaign.
Starbucks and Coca-Cola are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the “Stop Hate for Profit” campaign.
Berkeley to consider removing police from traffic and parking enforcement
The City of Berkeley on Monday announced the city council will consider a first-of-its-kind proposal next month to remove the police department from traffic and parking enforcement.
The City of Berkeley on Monday announced the city council will consider a first-of-its-kind proposal next month to remove the police department from traffic and parking enforcement.
St. Louis couple draw guns at crowd heading to mayor’s home
Mark McCloskey, 63, told a TV station that he and wife, Patricia, both personal injury lawyers, were facing an “angry mob” on their private street and feared for their lives Sunday night.
Mark McCloskey, 63, told a TV station that he and wife, Patricia, both personal injury lawyers, were facing an “angry mob” on their private street and feared for their lives Sunday night.
Alameda neighbors rally behind family whose cars vandalized with 'ALM'
The family has lived in their home for 12 years and says they have never had a problem, and don't know why they would be targeted.
The family has lived in their home for 12 years and says they have never had a problem, and don't know why they would be targeted.