Four Boone Women Arrested For 'Anti-Trump' Graffiti
Local businesses and one police car were tagged with what the police are calling “anti-Trump and anti-police” graffiti. The perpetrators also painted the slogan “Black Lives Matter.”
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In 2016, Violence Pervaded Policing On Both Ends Of The Gun
Officers were targeted and killed by gunmen, while police shootings spurred protests nationwide and prompted law enforcement agencies to take a hard look at use-of-force policies.
For Some African-Americans, Efforts To #BuyBlack Present Challenges
This summer's killings of black men and the Black Lives Matter movement have rekindled calls in some parts of the African-American community to support black-owned businesses. That's not always easy.
After Pulse Shooting, LGBT Folks Of Color Worry About Increased Police Attention
Some LGBT activists worry that more police presence won't protect them from vigilante violence — and might actually make these events less safe for the communities they serve.
'The Fire This Time': A New Generation Of Writers On Race In America
Author Jesmyn Ward invited prominent writers from her generation to pen essays for The Fire This Time. It's a nod to James Baldwin's work of a similar name, which warned of today's racial tension.
WNBA Rescinds Fines Against Players Wearing Shirts Supporting Shooting Victims
"While we expect players to comply with league rules and uniform guidelines, we also understand their desire to use their platform to address important societal issues," says WNBA head Lisa Borders.
Roundup: The Republican National Convention And Race (So Far)
A lawmaker asks if nonwhites have contributed to civilization. Accusations that a white woman stole remarks from a black woman. An exceedingly tiny number of black delegates. And more from the RNC.
Police And Black Lives Matter Hold A Cookout, And Praise Rolls In
Photos show uniformed police officers talking with smiling residents, dancing and playing basketball at McAdams Park in Wichita, Kan.
Singer Alters Canadian Anthem To Say 'All Lives Matter' At All-Star Game
Remigio Pereira altered two lines to feature the phrase, often used by critics of the Black Lives Matter movement. The other three members of The Tenors called the move "disrespectful" and "shameful."
In Dallas, Fear That 'Love And Understanding Will Never Win'
As more information about the shooting that killed five police officers surfaces, we asked people from Dallas to share their stories about how conversations around race and policing are shifting.