Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
2 female referees officiate same NBA game for 1st time ever
This is the first time ever that two female referees will officiate the same NBA game, the NBA confirmed.
'We won't be silent': Videos show NBA referees marching against systemic racism, police brutality
The NBA referees tweet video of them marching, stating "thank you for standing with us today as we rallied against the senseless shooting of Jacob Blake by the police and the systemic racism that thrives, while young black men and women continue to needlessly die. We won’t be silent."
Central Florida artist honors victims of violence and racial injustice
The artist hopes his art sparks conversation and brings awareness to the incidents.
Lake County asks Gov. DeSantis to move statue of Confederate out of their community
State Rep. Geraldine Thompson, D-Windermere, told commissioners she is already working with legislative colleagues to find a home for the Smith statue.
Florida State University takes steps to address racial issues
The university is forming the Special Presidential Task Force on Anti-Racism and Racial Equality for the upcoming academic year.
Orlando police release video recorded on night 'Black Lives Matter' mural was defaced
Two surveillance cameras recorded graffiti being sprayed on the recently painted Black Lives Matter street mural on Rosalind Ave. in Orlando, police said.
Bubba Wallace 'relieved' rope in garage wasn't noose targeted at him, acknowledges 'embarrassment'
NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace tweeted out a statement on Wednesday about the supposed noose found in his garage, saying that he's "relieved" to know it wasn't meant for him, but embarrassed by the mixup after the FBI ended its hate crime investigation.
Trayvon Martin's mother calls for more cops, says she disagrees with calls to 'defund' police: report
Calls to defund police departments have increased in the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody.