College Board will make more changes to AP African American Studies after facing backlash for removing topics criticized by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
NAACP sues Mississippi over ‘state takeover’ of Jackson’s policing and courts
The NAACP warns that “separate and unequal policing” will return to Mississippi’s majority-Black capital under a state-run police department.
Kim Potter, ex-Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright, released from prison
Kim Potter was released Monday after serving 16 months of her two-year sentence for manslaughter in the 2021 killing of Daunte Wright.
City council in California to audit Antioch Police Department after racist texts spark protests
The Antioch City Council voted Tuesday to audit the police department after a report exposing racist text messages from officers sparked protests.
Man charged with shooting Ralph Yarl pleads not guilty in first court appearance
Andrew Lester appeared in court Wednesday after being charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in connection to the shooting.
White homeowner released on bond in connection with shooting of Kansas City teen Ralph Yarl
Andrew Lester turned himself after being charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in connection with the shooting of Ralph Yarl.
Ralph Yarl, Kaylin Gillis shootings may renew debate about ‘stand your ground’ laws
Ralph Yarl and Kaylin Gillis were both shot after going to the wrong house. Experts say the shootings may reignite debate over “stand your ground” laws.
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin loses appeal for a new trial in the murder of George Floyd
A Minnesota appeals court Monday upheld former officer Derek Chauvin’s conviction for the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
Homeowner charged with shooting teenager who went to the wrong house in Kansas City
Kansas City homeowner was released last week after shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl. Attorneys for Yarl’s family called for the man to be charged.
‘Cop City’ protesters charged under revamped Georgia law. Advocates call the charges ‘baseless.’
Advocates worry the domestic terrorism charges “Cop City” protesters are facing are unfounded and intended to quash demonstrations.