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Fire, rage and calm: 15 powerful photos show the tension in Charlotte
Demonstrations have ranged from frenetic confrontations with police to calm marches through streets at the center of the city.
By Jonathan Brashear and Colin Daileda
Sick of police violence, black woman gets millions of views painting herself white
"If you want to survive, go white."
By Tim Chester
The Facebook feature fueling the police brutality protests in America
"I went live on Facebook because I wanted people to see. I literally couldn't believe my eyes."
Facebook 'Safety Check' activated amidst violent Charlotte protests
Gov. Pat McCrory has declared a state of emergency in the city.
Richard Sherman says 'people are still missing the point' about protests of police shootings
"The state of things in the world today is very...interesting."
5 photos that show the Charlotte protests have reached a crisis point
The city is reeling from two nights of protests.
Man shot during protests in Charlotte dies
A man is shot as protests continue for a second night over the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.
Striking images from the violent protests in Charlotte after fatal police shooting
Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at residents, while protesters smashed the windows of police vehicles and news trucks.
By Colin Daileda and Lili Sams
Heartbreaking Facebook video puts spotlight on Charlotte police shooting
A black man was fatally shot by police in Charlotte, North Carolina. Moments later his daughter broadcast the emotional aftermath on Facebook Live.
This sign shows how the nationwide freakout over 'Great British Bake Off' just got political
In times of national distress, political protest is the first course of action.
Teacher lowers grade for Native American students who sat during Pledge of Allegiance
Leilani Thomas's protest of the Pledge of Allegiance may be generating attention in light of similar recent protests by athletes around the United States, but the high school student has sat down for the pledge since she was in second grade.
NFL to let players write messages on cleats, but only for one week
There are still a couple rules, though.
By Jacob Lauing
Protesters shut down Ryan Lochte's 'Dancing With the Stars' debut
He was performing a foxtrot to a song called "Call Me Irresponsible." Hmm.
Colin Kaepernick continues National Anthem protest on 'Monday Night Football'
Other NFL players are showing their support.
Boy tries to single-handedly block more than 11,000 anti-gay protesters
"I have an uncle who is gay and I hate the hatred," the boy said.
NFL players hold national anthem protests on opening Sunday
The protest Colin Kaepernick started in the preseason rolled into opening weekend.
Arrest warrant issued for journalist Amy Goodman after pipeline protest coverage
"This is an unacceptable violation of freedom of the press."
By Ariel Bogle
Protesters allied with Black Lives Matter shut down London City Airport runway
The demonstration aimed to highlight the racial implications of climate change on both a global and local level.
Police union: Officers may boycott 49ers over Kaepernick anthem stance
Tensions mount as local police join the debate over Kaepernick's national anthem stance.
Fellow NFL players join Colin Kaepernick in National Anthem protest
Colin isn't backing down.
Students at South Africa school told to chemically straighten their Afros
"Where can we be black if we can’t be black in Africa?"
South African students speak out against racist ban on afro hair and win
"Why do black girls always receive the short end of the stick?"
Great Barrier Reef brought to politicians' doorstep in artful protest
"Almost a quarter of the reef's coral died this year."
By Elise Cooper
Facebook death threats allegedly at centre of race tensions in Kalgoorlie
Kalgoorlie locals want justice, following a 14-year-old's death.
Nun and pastors livestream refugee protest at prime minister's office
The protestors sung, prayed and they read aloud from the confronting leaked documents, the Nauru files.
By Elise Cooper
