George Floyd Family to Receive $27 Million From City of Minneapolis
The family of George Floyd will receive a $27 million award from the city of Minneapolis for his wrongful death by a reckless policeman.
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Cardboard Artist Creates Mirror Surrounded By Black Legendary Heroes to Inspire Next Generation of Leaders
For Black History Month, an African-Canadian cardboard artist created a mirror for sale surrounded with faces of Black history heroes.
Former White Supremacist Store and Klan Meeting Space is Being Turned Into a Community Center to Promote Healing
The Echo Project in South Carolina is turning a former white supremacist store into a community center to promote healing.
NBA Star Buys George Floyd's Family a House, Joining Streisand and Others in Giving Daughter a Future
NBA player Kyrie Irving has bought George Floyd's family a house–with other celebrities joining in with the acts of kindness.
Ex-wife of Amazon CEO has Given Away $4 Billion in Last 4 Months to Help Those Affected by the Pandemic
Mackenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has given $4 billion to charity in just four months-in particular to U.S. food banks.
California Returns Prime Beachfront to Black Heirs After Land Was Taken in 1924 From L.A. Couple
California has righted a historical wrong and returned prime beachfront in the state to its African-American heirs.
There Are Still Honest People in the World - And That Honesty Can Lead to 'Miraculous' Outcomes
Laurie Fenby found a wallet and through amazing fate found the owner, a Jamaican migrant farm worker- what happened next was truly miraculous.
Alabama Begins Removing Racist Language From Its Constitution
The Jim Crow amendments in the Alabama Constitution are being removed after a 2020 vote succeeded where two attempts had failed before.
MacKenzie Scott Has Given Away Another $2.7 Billion to 286 Charities
MacKenzie Scott, who is the ex-wife of former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, has given away another $2 billion to various charities.
MLK Day: Ex-White Supremacist Thanks Black Teen Who Said No to Violence in 1996
Arno Michaelis was once a thriving member of the Neo-Nazi movement who frequented white supremacist rallies, until single parenthood and love for his daughter changed him This week he wrote a short tribute to Keshia Thomas, a black teenager who during a 1996 KKK rally saved the life of a white supremacist in danger of being killed by a mob of counter-demonstrators.
The Man Behind a Military Patch that President Obama Prizes
When Barack Obama was still a Senator running for president, a black elevator operator, Earl Smith, shared a moment with him at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Austin. His time with the future President was short, but Smith gave Obama something that he would carry with him for the rest of the campaign. The story of the elderly worker tells a lot about where this country has been and how far it has come.
Neighbors Clean Up Vandalism Before Family Returns From Vacation
When Heidi Russell awoke to find racial slurs spray painted on her neighbor's house, she wasn't about to let them return in time to see it.
How a Coloring Book Will Help Heal Community in Ferguson, Missouri
Ferguson, Missouri has been trying to heal damaging divisiveness over the last two years. Now you can help the community through a coloring book.
Opposing Dallas Protest Groups Find They Want Same Thing; Black & White Hug it Out (WATCH)
A heartwarming story from Dallas occurred when a Black Lives Matter rally met up with white counter protestors with Texas flags wearing cowboy hats.
Tattoo Parlor Covers Up Racist Tattoos Free of Charge
This Maryland tattoo parlor is offering up a second chance for people who are regretting their racist or gang-related tattoos.
Erasing Hate: He Found His Purpose by Wiping Out Hateful Graffiti in His City
This Canadian has dedicated his life to cleaning up hateful and racist graffiti anywhere it pops up —and now "Erasing Hate" has become a movement.
Black Man Befriending KKK Members Has Led to 200 People Quitting the Organization
Daryl Davis firmly believes that if he has a conversation with a Klansman, he can convince them that their hatred is misplaced – and he's usually right.
Black Rights Activist to be One of First Women on Canadian Dollar Bill
With the exception of Queen Elizabeth II on the $20 note, Viola Desmond will be the first woman on a Canadian bill starting in 2018. This is why...
New Yorkers Unite to Scrub Off Hateful Graffiti on Subway Car
Luckily for these subway passengers, Sharpie can easily be removed with the help of tissues and hand sanitizer.
Black Santa is Coming to the Mall of America For 1st Time
For the first time in history, the largest mall in America will play host to a Kris Kringle of color, giving kids an exciting new example of representation.
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