The DC Mayor Had "Black Lives Matter" Painted Onto The Street. A Day Later, Protesters Added "Defund The Police."
The messages were painted right outside the White House.
Protesters Are Finding A Moment Of Joy By Dancing As They Rally Against Police Brutality
“The purpose of dancing and the purpose of actually coming together to claim space was to have a moment of joy in this time of pain."
“You Don’t Think That Don’t Affect Us”: Black Cops Talk To Black Protesters About George Floyd’s Killing
“Just because we have this on doesn’t mean we don’t have an opinion about what happened. You are putting all of us in a bottle together,” one officer told protesters.
I Followed Trump To St. John's, And When The Smoke Cleared, There Was A Huge Story
A BuzzFeed News reporter followed Trump's path to a church and to controversy. The truth was in the sounds and in the air.
People Are Taking To The Streets To Protest Police Brutality Amid Trump's Threat To Unleash The Military
Police attacked protesters in Philadelphia and Washington, DC, while Trump threatened to unleash the military on demonstrators against systematic inequality.
Sunday Night's Protests Against Police Brutality Were A Mix Of Chaotic Violence And Peaceful Demonstrations
The demonstrations, taking place under curfews, have been heated, with some cities marred by looting.
Violent Protests Against Police Brutality Are Once Again Sweeping The Country
Demonstrations that started in Minneapolis and Louisville spread on Saturday to dozens of cities as far afield as Alaska and Hawaii. Many turned violent.
Congress Asked The CDC For Data On How The Coronavirus Is Affecting Communities Of Color. The CDC Sent Back Links To Its Public Website.
“The Trump Administration would prefer to ignore the disproportionate impact this crisis is having on communities of color,” said Sen. Patty Murray.
Small Businesses Owned By Women And Minorities Are Struggling To Get Federal Loans During The Coronavirus Pandemic
The Small Business Administration was supposed to give guidance to lenders to prioritize underserved small businesses, but the agency’s inspector general found it did not.
Dr. Anthony Fauci Said Reopening The Country Early Could Lead To Avoidable "Suffering And Death"
The nation's top infectious disease official warned lawmakers that if states proceed with reopening their economies early, "There is a real risk that you will trigger an outbreak that you may not be able to control."
Trump’s Health Secretary Says Workers’ Home Lives, Not Working Conditions, Are Responsible For Coronavirus Outbreaks In Meatpacking Plants
Alex Azar’s comments echo those from the meatpacking industry, who say outbreaks in their plants are not their fault.
The Coronavirus Is Killing People Of Color At Outsized Rates. Local Lawmakers Want The Justice Department To Investigate Who Is To Blame.
Nearly three dozen local lawmakers are sending a letter asking DOJ to look at possible civil rights violations in how governments have responded to the coronavirus.
Black Americans Don’t Trust Medicine Because Of Racism. That’s Bad In A Pandemic.
A legacy of racism has left a dangerous divide between the medical establishment and black Americans, who are now dying at high rates in the coronavirus pandemic.
Sen. Kamala Harris Is Introducing A Bill To Address The Racial Disparity In Coronavirus Cases
Harris's bill would establish a task force to gather data and provide recommendations on coronavirus response for people of color who have been disproportionately affected by the disease.
He Worked As A Janitor At The University Where He Was Studying. He Died From The Coronavirus Just 20 Credits Shy Of Graduating.
“He was a good person who wanted to leave a mark on the world,” said his fiancé. “And he has done just that.”
He Last Saw His Wife Before He Was Admitted To The Hospital With The Coronavirus. Days Later They Both Died.
“They may have lived ordinary lives, but they were extraordinary people.”
New York City's Coronavirus Essential Workers Are Overwhelmingly People Of Color
“We’re telling you that no one should be out here because it’s dangerous, but we’re sending you out there and we’re not giving out any masks.”
Some Republicans Oppose Letting Congress Vote Remotely During The Coronavirus Pandemic
House Democrats plan to let members who cannot travel to Washington due to the coronavirus to vote by proxy — allowing another member to cast their vote for them.
With Congress Gone, Rep. Max Rose Spent Two Weeks In The Reserves Helping Build A Hospital For Coronavirus Patients
“I compare this to total war,” Rose told BuzzFeed News.
“My President Is Not My God”: Some Churches Are Planning To Host Hundreds For Easter Sunday Services Despite The Coronavirus
The federal government recommends no one attend gatherings of more than 10 people, but some churches are still encouraging big congregations to attend Easter Sunday services.