Black Lives Matter

Transgender people have more visibility in America than ever before, but that visibility has come at a deadly cost.

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was videoed kneeling on George Floyd’s neck before he died.

NBCLX/YouGov poll also finds one thing Democrats and Republicans agree on – most are still proud of the flag

What do you feel when you see the American flag? According to an exclusive new NBCLX/YouGov poll, your response likely depends on your political leanings, geographic location, race, and age. To explore how Americans feel about the flag across generations, we visited two neighborhoods– one with almost no flags, and one that was once designated the “Most Patriotic Small Town...

In the aftermath of a mass shooting that killed six Asian women in the Atlanta area, the Black and Asian communities are putting aside historical tensions to come together in common cause to fight white supremacy and violence. NBCLX storyteller Ngozi Ekeledo attended a New York City rally to talk to protesters from both communities about why solidarity is so...

D.C.’s Black Lives Matter Plaza partially reopened to vehicle traffic on Sunday, nine months after its creation.  Drivers now roll over the huge yellow letters that spell out “Black Lives Matter” from curb to curb. One lane of traffic in either direction is open to cars on 16th Street NW between H and K streets NW.  The center of...

In an interview on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Tamika Palmer shared her experience on the one-year anniversary of her daughter’s death.

The incident comes after two Black Salesforce employees pointed to workplace issues in resignation letters they published on LinkedIn.

Socially conscious chainsaw artist Colin Vale stood outside along a Maryland road Thursday evening, tools buzzing and woodchips flying as he carved a 4-foot tall wooden fist out of a 55-year-old cherry tree. It’s the second time he’s carved the same artistic tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement. Vale says he was back to work after his first...

A socially conscious chainsaw artist’s Black Lives Matter sculpture was stolen hours after News4’s report about it. News4’s Shomari Stone spoke with the artist.

The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation formally expanded a $3 million financial relief fund that it quietly launched earlier this month to help people struggling to make ends meet during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Carved from a 55-year-old cherry tree and standing about 4-feet tall, a wooden fist is bringing the community together.  Chainsaw artist Colin Vale carved the wooden sculpture located in the heart of Olney, Maryland. He said he was inspired by a little boy at a George Floyd Black Lives Matter protest.  “I was standing next to this little beautiful innocent…

A 30-year-old artist in Olney wanted to spark a conversation around social justice. So he picked up a chainsaw and put his wood-carving skills to work. News4’s Pat Collins talked with him about what inspired his latest creation.

A financial snapshot shared exclusively with The Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation took in just over $90 million last year

D.C. Councilmember Robert White is introducing legislation calling for the attorney general to evaluate the bias in threat assessments made by police in the District, and make recommendations for addressing the bias.

A push to rethink how police handle protests comes after a summer of social unrest in the District followed by a violent riot at the U.S. Capitol last month. News4’s Pat Collins reports on the changes one D.C. councilman wants to see.

A digital runway show by five Italian fashion designers of African origin is opening Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday

As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in certain parts of New York state, Stratis and Robert grow frustrated with the government’s response to reopening indoor dining in New York City. Over in Philadelphia, Jeannine deals with a hateful e-mail from an anonymous bigot. Dwayne and Gabe prepare for a basketball tourney in Weston, Florida.

Harriett’s Bookshop, Brooklyn Chop House and Next Step Training discuss being Black-owned businesses during the pandemic and trying to raise awareness about social justice.

A pandemic. A social justice movement. A nationwide call for change. Small businesses in America are operating during unprecedented times – but they aren’t letting COVID-19 stop them. How are they doing it?