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'Matlock' Writer John Lowe Sues CBS Over Alleged Racist and Sexually Explicit Comments
As CBS touts 'Matlock’s' ratings, John Lowe details an alleged Juneteenth slur, crude remarks about Black men and a firing he says was payback for complaining.
Virginia Grandma Says Racial Slur Appeared on Wingstop Order for Grandson
Nita Sutherland says a racial slur was printed on her Wingstop order and displayed on the restaurant’s tracking screen during a dinner run for her grandson.
Long Island Dashcam Video Fuels New Police Brutality Lawsuit
Craig Manning alleges Suffolk County officers used excessive force during a traffic stop caught on dashcam, while the police union says he resisted arrest.
Austin Metcalf’s Father Sparks Backlash Over Karmelo Anthony Livestream Remarks
As the convicted teen’s appeal begins, a grieving Texas father’s viral remarks reignite debate over race, justice and Anthony’s rejected self-defense claim.
Pastor Jamal Bryant Issues Challenge to Boycott Asian-Owned Stores
How one clip from an Asian creator pushed the Atlanta pastor to challenge Black spending habits and demand a test of economic dependence.
Chud the Builder Reportedly Faces Eviction After Judge Keeps $1M Bond
Prosecutors argued his online conduct is relevant to the case, while his attorney warned the bond could cost him his home.
Two '90 Day Fiancé' Stars Reportedly Removed From 'Hunt for Love' Amid Racial Slur Allegations
Reports claim Razvan Ciocoi and a new castmate were removed from filming in Puerto Rico — now the franchise’s vetting process is back under scrutiny.
17-Year-Old Who Fatally Stabbed High School Track Athlete at Track Meet Charged With Murder
The suspect's family has raised over $600,000 for his legal defense fund.
A Fired Sunwing Pilot's Fried Chicken and Watermelon Email Was Ruled 'Grotesque'
Inside the racist email that cost a Sunwing pilot his career — and why an arbitrator said there was only one way to read it.
'Love Island USA' Drops Vasana Montgomery After Her Use of Racial Slurs
Leaked videos of Vasana Montgomery using a racial slur force a last-minute casting shake-up and reignite debate over Love Island USA’s screening process.
Stephen A. Smith on Kevin Hart’s Joke About the ESPN Host Hating Black People: ‘Stung Like Hell’
During 'The Roast of Kevin Hart,' the comedian joked that Smith was on his "Mount Rushmore of racism."
Six Years After George Floyd’s Killing, Family Says 'Not Enough Has Changed'
Six years after the video that shocked the world, George Floyd’s relatives confront grief, stalled police reform, and Derek Chauvin’s latest bid for freedom.
Chud the Builder’s Bond Reduced to $1M as Courthouse Shooting Case Heads to Grand Jury
A Tennessee judge lowered Dalton Eatherly’s bond from $1.25 million to $1 million as prosecutors pursue felony charges in the Clarksville courthouse shooting case.
White Dermatologist Sues 'Find A Black Doctor' Over Alleged Racial Bias
The directory built to help close the Black health gap is now accused of illegal bias. Inside the lawsuit testing where equity ends and discrimination begins.
Judge Rules Chud the Builder Cannot Use Crowdfund Towards $1 Million Bond
Chud the Builder, real name Dalton Eatherly, has been charged with attempted murder in the shooting of Black disabled veteran Joshua Fox.
Lupita Nyong'o on 'Odyssey' Role's Racist Backlash: 'The Criticism Will Exist'
The Academy Award-winner plays Helen of Troy in the upcoming adventure epic.
Chelsea Handler Blasts Shane Gillis, Tony Hinchcliffe for 'Racist' Jokes During Kevin Hart Roast
"Lynching Black people is not a joke, it's worse than rape," she said.
Google to Pay $50M to Settle Racial Bias Class Action Lawsuit
Black employees say they were labeled 'not Googly enough,' down-leveled, and underpaid. Here’s what the $50M settlement really changes inside Google.