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Saturday in Media, come together at the Community Fest for Black Lives Matter to support Black-owned businesses, show support for the movement and raise your voice in support of Black culture and against violence. The event will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. outside of the Media courthouse. Aunyea spoke with Senta Johnson, organizer of the event.

New York City has painted a sprawling “Black Lives Matter” mural on Fifth Avenue directly in front of Trump Tower — a project President Donald Trump blasted as a “symbol of hate” when he first learned about it. The artwork was supposed to be done last week but was delayed a few days; it had been completed by Thursday afternoon….

The mural had been approved by Mayor Bill de Blasio earlier this month.

Union players are wearing jerseys with the names of Black adults and children killed by police.

As the Philadelphia Union resumed play Thursday morning they showed signs of solidarity by wearing Black Lives Matter jerseys and then revealing jerseys with the names of victims of police brutality on the back.

A civil rights activist, attorney and writer explain race relations, societal change and the political awakening happening in the United States following the tragic death of George Floyd. When it comes to race, “systemic problems have plagued the nation for not only decades, but for centuries,” says Derrick Johnson, president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People....

You probably don’t know Tré Seals’ name, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen his work on signs carried by Black Lives Matter protesters across the country this year. Seals runs Vocal Type Co. — the last Black-owned font foundry in the U.S. He specializes in making typefaces inspired by minority cultures — and particularly by social justice...

Nearly 200 players took the field for an 8-minute, 46-second moment of silence to protest racial injustice before Major League Soccer’s return to action Wednesday night.

MTV News and “True Life Crime” host Dometi Pongo joins LX News to urge people not to let up in the fight against systemic racism.

It’s not news that President Trump isn’t a fan of the news media. Since the start of his first presidential campaign, he has questioned the credibility of journalists and their news organizations. But in recent months, attacks on the press have ramped up and even turned violent as reporters covering Black Lives Matter protests were arrested and sometimes physically assaulted...

Proposed federal legislation that would radically transform the nation’s criminal justice system with such changes as eliminating agencies like the Drug Enforcement Administration and the use of surveillance technology was unveiled Tuesday by the Movement for Black Lives

Expanding your education on race is the key to fighting systemic racism in your everyday life. Here’s some material to get you started.

Brooklyn Artist Adrian Brandon is honoring Black lives that ended at the hands of police with a series of unfinished portraits. Brandon only colors his sketches for as many minutes as his subjects were alive, leaving partially-completed portraits that represent lives cut short. The subjects of his “Stolen” series include George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Botham Jean and 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones,...

Two people were seen painting over a Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez, California.

The coronavirus pandemic has made it even more difficult to manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure, diseases that disproportionately affect Black people

A loose network of Facebook groups that took root across the country in April to organize protests over coronavirus stay-at-home orders have now pivoted to new targets

The 7 arrested included the organizer of a protest to “shut down” Atlantic City.

Christy Lopez of the Georgetown Law Center says the call to defund the police is about realigning resources to people who may not have a badge and a gun — but who play a different role in keeping communities safe. That could include the people behind mental health services and other community resources. But she said calls to simply cut...

With a role on the new season of “The Chi” and a new EP featuring songs and skits, actress and musician Miriam A. Hyman is a busy woman. She talks about why she’s so excited about “The Chi,” her EP “Alter Ego,” her friendship with Lupita Nyong’o, and how her personal mantra reminds her to speak her mind.

President Donald Trump blasted New York City’s plan to paint the phrase “Black Lives Matter” on Fifth Avenue in front of Trump Tower, calling it a “symbol of hate” and demanding the city spend the money on policing instead. NYC officials said last week they would emulate other cities and paint the message in large letters on a prominent...