‘Take a knee,’ protesters ask black Secret Service officers in Washington
As protesters implored the black U.S. Secret Service officer to take a knee in solidarity with their demonstration against racism and brutality by law enforcement, the young man explained why he could not.
NHC says center of storm Cristobal made landfall in southeast Louisiana
The center of Tropical Storm Cristobal has made landfall along the coast of southeast Louisiana between the mouth of the Mississippi River and Grand Isle, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory.
Historic Oakland black book store sells out of books on racial discrimination
Marcus Books in Oakland, California, has served the black community in the Bay Area with books by and about African Americans for the past 60 years.
Floyd’s death spurs ‘Gen Z’ activists to set up new D.C. rights group
Jacqueline LaBayne and Kerrigan Williams met for the very first time in person on Wednesday, at a sit-in they organized in front of the U.S. Capitol over the death of George Floyd.
Protesters march again, demanding justice after George Floyd killing
A relaxed confidence infused a new round of street protests in New York and other major cities on Sunday, a day after some of the largest demonstrations since the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody unfolded with no major violence.
‘Take a knee,’ protesters ask black Secret Service agents in Washington D.C.
As protesters implored the black U.S. Secret Service officer to take a knee in solidarity with their demonstration against racism and brutality by law enforcement, the young man explained why he could not.
Saying Trump ‘drifted away’ from Constitution, Colin Powell picks Biden
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell on Sunday endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden, joining a growing chorus of Republicans and military leaders criticizing Republican President Donald Trump amid nationwide protests.
‘Take a knee,’ protesters ask black Secret Service agents in Washington
As protesters implored the black U.S. Secret Service officer to take a knee in solidarity with their demonstration against racism and brutality by law enforcement, the young man explained why he could not.
Energy firms pare 34% of U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil, 32% of gas: offshore regulator
Oil and gas producers operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico have pared 34% of offshore oil and 32% of natural gas output ahead of Tropical Storm Cristobal, offshore regulator Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) said on Sunday.
Storm Cristobal slows advance, dropping heavy rains on Louisiana
Tropical Storm Cristobal on Sunday slowed its advance through the Gulf of Mexico, bringing a coastal storm surge, high winds and rain to southeast Louisiana, where it is expected make landfall later today.
