Stephen Jackson says DeSean Jackson is ‘speaking the truth,’ adds anti-Semitic claims of his own

"He don't hate nobody, but he's speaking the truth of the facts that he knows, and trying to educate others," Jackson said.

Lewiston City Council approves resolution on police body cameras

The resolution was drafted in response to a letter from the police patrol union that requested the city fund body cameras.

Boston Red Sox dogged by claims of racism and sexual abuse

The team's recent statement about fighting racism rings hollow for several Black men who have spent years trying to get the Red Sox to listen to their claims that they were sexually abused by former clubhouse manager Donald Fitzpatrick.

Lewiston mayor announces appointments to equity and diversity committee

The ad hoc committee will review the process by which public complaints against police officers and other city employees are investigated, among other goals.

Facebook CEO to meet with civil rights groups as hundreds of companies join ad boycott

Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg placed the meetings in the context of ongoing protests and calls to root out racism in the United States.

Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping changes in federal legislation

The BREATHE Act has won early support among some progressive lawmakers.

USM staff and students call for more action to combat racism

University President Glenn Cummings says he was pleased to get recommendations from the faculty and staff, some of whom are hopeful that a meeting with the administration will lead to real change.

Trump lashes out at NASCAR, Black driver over noose, Confederate flag ban

Wallace was shown a photograph of the noose, never personally saw it, and was told by NASCAR officials he was the victim of a hate crime.

The undeniable reality of systemic racism in America

Many white Americans don't have the experiences that allow them to readily believe the evidence.

In this era of protest over racism, will colleges embrace Black student activists?