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The Grand Rapids Symphony has the honor to serve as honorary co chairs for the Festival, President Mary Tuuk discusses this unique 2020 relationship.

During an all-staff meeting, anonymous employees deride the racial justice protests and question the professional networking company's diversity initiatives.

After the Civil War, the federal government promised former slaves equality and citizenship. Historian Eric Foner says the failed promises reverberate today. Originally broadcast Jan. 9, 2006.

A new order signed today by Governor Gretchen Whitmer Michiganders will soon allow people to get their hair cut or styled – as well as head to the gym or…

Hundreds of cars circle San Francisco, festooned with signs honoring George Floyd and other black victims of police violence. Similar protests are planned from Detroit to Connecticut.

The agreement between the city and state human rights authorities promises several reforms. It comes after the state opened a civil rights investigation into the city's police department.

A fatal police shooting of an unarmed Palestinian man with autism in Jerusalem last weekend has stirred protests.

After an unveiling attended by the mayor, "Black Lives Matter" now adorns an official street sign near the White House — and a yellow-lettered mural that spans two city blocks.

The order is in response to a complaint filed against the City of Denver that alleges the police department's use of such weapons violated citzens' First and Fourth Amendment rights.

Whether by painting murals, tweeting or taking to the streets, people in countries struggling with conflict, poverty and other crises are showing support for the Black Lives Matter movement.