Miami Street To Be Named After Trayvon Martin
10/12/2020

A Florida street that stretches in front of where Trayvon Martin used to attend high school will soon be named after him.

Watching

01:08

Ambassador of the Week: Leighton Watson

Howard University senior is a vocal future leader who is outgoing and passionate about social justice.
02/24/2015
01:07

Ambassador of the Week: Latonya Beverly

A charismatic math and engineering major is dedicated to inspiring others and sparking effective dialogue.
03/03/2015
01:08

Ambassador of the Week: Faron Manuel

SGA president at Clark Atlanta University is passionate about education, social justice and art.
03/10/2015
00:52

Future 40: Jamira Burley Powerfully Advocates for Social Justice

As an activist and speaker, Jamira Burley has dedicated her time to driving systematic change and advocating for criminal justice reform.
05/05/2020
01:14

Future 40: Lee Merritt Fights for Social Justice

Lee Merritt is a civil rights attorney and social justice activist dedicated to fighting for hate crime victims.
05/10/2020
01:12

Sister Of Ahmaud Arbery's Killer Posts Pics Of His Dead Body

A photo of the aftermath of the death of Ahmaud Arbery found its way to social media after the sister of the man charged in his killing posted an image of his body to Snapchat.
05/19/2020
01:01

Man Who Filmed Ahmaud Arbery Killing Charged With Murder

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations announced on May 21 that William Bryan Jr., the man who recorded the horrific killing of Ahmaud Arbery was arrested.
05/22/2020
01:01

LeBron James On George Floyd’s Police Killing

LeBron James has shared his outrage on social media following the tragic death of George Floyd.
05/28/2020
01:13

GoFundMe For George Floyd Raises More Than $1 Million In A Day

Created by Floyd's brother, Philonise Floyd, the GoFundMe received more than 72,000 donations totaling to $1.7 million as of Friday morning (May 29).
05/29/2020
01:14

Twitter Flags Trump Tweet For Inciting Violence After Minneapolis Protests

President Trump has received a public interest notice from Twitter after one of his latest tweets glorified violence in Minneapolis following the death of a George Floyd.
05/29/2020
01:06

Police Officers Fired After HBCU Couple Tasered On Live TV

After a video of a couple being assaulted at the hands of police went viral on social media, Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that two officers had been fired.
06/01/2020
01:25

Black AG, Keith Ellison Takes Over George Floyd Murder Prosecution

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced on May 31 that the state's attorney general, Keith Ellison, will take the lead in any prosecutions related to the death of George Floyd.
06/01/2020
01:45

Moving Photos Of Peaceful Protest And Police Brutality

Hundreds of thousands took to the streets demanding justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others. These seven powerful images illustrate a critical moment for the nation.
06/01/2020
01:26

Black BBQ Owner Who Fed Cops For Free Killed By Police

David McAtee, the owner of YaYa's BBQ in Louisville, was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on the morning of June 1.
06/02/2020
01:16

George Floyd Cause of Death Ruled A Homicide In New Autopsy

An independent autopsy performed on the body of George Floyd that he died of 'asphyxiation from sustained pressure' in a statement released by Benjamin Crump.
06/02/2020
01:10

Kevin Hart Says Police Need To ‘Stop Ignoring The Problem’

Kevin Hart is calling for people to stand up and speak out for justice in the wake of George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police.
06/02/2020
01:06

Joe Biden Says George Floyd's Death Is 'A Wake Up Call'

Biden spoke a day after police lobbed tear gas at protestors at a park near the White House to clear a path for President Trump to take a photo in front of a church.
06/03/2020
01:28

Jay-Z And Roc Nation Share Powerful Tribute To George Floyd

Jay-Z and his label Roc Nation have taken out full-page ads in newspapers across the country in honor of George Floyd and the thousands of other victims of police killings.
06/03/2020
01:22

Keke Palmer Stands Up To National Guard During Protest

A new viral video of the actress facing off against a member of the National Guard during a protest on June 2 is earning her praise across the internet.
06/03/2020
01:28

Drake And The Weeknd Make Donations Amid Nationwide Protests

As nationwide protests continue across the nation, Drake and The Weeknd are the latest celebrities to donate to the cause, revealing that they made large donations to charities.
06/03/2020
01:14

Black Lives Matter Joins With L.A. Pride For Solidarity Protest

Los Angeles Pride announced that they will hold a peaceful protest in response to the racial injustices following George Floyd's death.
06/04/2020
01:15

Obama Calls for Mayors to Review Use of Force Policies

President Barack Obama held a virtual town hall to address the nation following widespread protests sparked by the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery.
06/04/2020
01:07

Megan Thee Stallion Donates $10K To Bail Relief In Houston

As protests continue in cities across the U.S. in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Megan Thee Stallion is the latest celebrity to donate to a bail fund for protesters.
06/04/2020
01:12

All Officers Now Charged In George Floyd Killing

Former Minnesota police officers J Alexander Kueng, Tou Thao, and Thomas Lane have been charged with aiding and abetting murder, as a result of the death of George Floyd.
06/04/2020
01:00

Kanye Sets Up College Fund For George Floyd Daughter

Kanye West has finally broken his silence in the wake of the senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery.
06/05/2020
01:06

Michael Jordan Announces Donation Towards Racial Equity

Michael Jordan announced that he is committing to a $100 million donation to organizations working towards "racial equity, social justice and greater access to education."
06/08/2020
01:24

Tyler Perry Talks About Police Killing Of George Floyd

In a powerful essay, Tyler Perry opens up about his thoughts on racial injustice and his optimism and vision for the future of America when it comes to his 5-year-old son.
06/18/2020
01:20

Fisk Renames Social Justice Institute After John Lewis

Congressman and civil rights legend John R. Lewis will be honored at the prestigious HBCU Fisk University where he is an alumnus for his life's work.
07/30/2020
01:29

NBA Players Take A Knee In Solidarity For Social Justice

The restart of the 2020 NBA season was led with players kneeling in solidarity to join demonstrators around the country protesting against racial injustice.
07/31/2020
01:20

Oprah's Breonna Taylor Billboard Vandalized In Louisville

Two weeks after Oprah commissioned 26 Breonna Taylor billboards across the state of Kentucky, one was vandalized with red paint splattered across Taylor's forehead.
08/19/2020
01:21

Big East College Basketball Teams Will Wear BLM Patches

The Big East shows their support for the Black Lives Matter movement, allowing players on the men’s and women’s basketball teams to wear BLM patches on their uniforms.
08/20/2020
01:40

Milwaukee Bucks Boycott Game Over Jacob Blake Shooting

Milwaukee Bucks players stood in solidarity during a press conference explaining why they chose not to play on (Aug. 26) following the police shooting of Jacob Blake.
08/27/2020
01:14

Kamala Harris Met With Jacob Blake's Family

Kamala Harris' first solo campaign trip since accepting the Democratic nomination for VP was to Wisconsin, where she met privately with Jacob Blake's family.
09/08/2020
01:48

Naomi Osaka Wears Mask Honoring Trayvon Martin

As she raises awareness for racial injustice, tennis phenom, Naomi Osaka is wearing face masks to honor victims of white violence and police brutality.
09/09/2020
01:05

Central Park Birdwatcher Releases Comic Book

Christian Cooper, a Black birdwatcher who had the police called on him by Amy Cooper in Central Park, has written a graphic novel about the racist experience.
09/11/2020
01:19

Magic Johnson Talks About Getting Pulled Over By Police

The NBA legend recently opened up at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference about having anxiety when approached by the police.
09/23/2020
00:57

Miami Street To Be Named After Trayvon Martin

A Florida street that stretches in front of where Trayvon Martin used to attend high school will soon be named after him.
10/12/2020
01:09

White Woman Told Cops Black Bird Watcher Assaulted Her In Second Call

The second call was revealed on Oct. 14 when Amy Cooper appeared remotely in court to respond to a misdemeanor charge of filing a false police report.
10/15/2020
01:11

Jay-Z’s Team ROC Social Justice Group To Hold Rally

Jay-Z's Team ROC will hold a rally to demand justice for Alvin Cole, who was shot and killed by a Wauwatosa police officer, who won't face charges for the teen's death.
10/15/2020
01:47

Breonna Taylor Grand Juror Blasts Hearing Process

Breonna Taylor: grand jury member says they weren't presented with certain charges against the cops connected to her death.
10/21/2020
You may also like5 Videos
Trailer
01:00

For the Fellas All-New Episode Trailer

Vic Mensa, Woody McClain, Rajah Caruth and DJ Brian Henry sit down for a talk at Morehouse College on a special live episode presented by Walmart, streaming November 22 on BET.com.
11/18/2024
Trailer
00:30

Shop With BET: Where Culture Meets Commerce Trailer

KJ Smith helps take the guesswork out of holiday shopping by showcasing Black-owned and exclusive brands, airing Wednesday at 10/9c on BET.
11/13/2024
Trailer
00:30

Average Joe Trailer

A plumber is drawn into his late father's criminal dealings with the Russian mob on the BET+ original series Average Joe, airing Wednesdays at 10/9c on BET.
10/18/2024
Trailer
01:30

The Impact Atlanta Season 3 Trailer

The ATL is hotter than ever, and these hard-working stars are ready to level up on Season 3 of The Impact Atlanta, now streaming.
10/17/2024
Trailer
00:30

It's a Celebration at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024

Grammy-nominated recording artist Fat Joe is turning up the mics as host at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024, airing October 15 at 8/7c on BET.
09/26/2024