Black Lives Matter

Last year artists in Albany responded to the national outcry for justice during the protests of 2020 after the murder of George Floyd.

The song is garnering attention and conversation today following an announcement from the NFL that the song will be played prior to the traditional National Anthem at NFL games.

A lieutenant with the Albany Police Department is accused of making racist statements during a recent Community Police Academy training class.

Local activists have been protesting police brutality for more than a week now, but everything is not as it appears.

Once again the death of a black man in Minnesota is leading to protests against police brutality all over the country, including here in Albany.

Activist Jamaica Miles is holding politicians accountable for police reform.   The activist took on City Hall this past week for changes in the New York State Governor's executive order for police reform in counties statewide.

Asian Americans gathered to honor victims who were senselessly injured or killed in recent hate crimes. Members of the Asian American community gathered in Academy Park on Monday evening to denounce hate crimes against Asian Americans.

Attorney General Letitia James is taking the matter to heart. In her lawsuit, she is seeking to have Mr. Elmerdorf charged with a $500 penalty for every time he attempted to violate citizens' rights.

Demonstrators camped out in front of the governor's mansion overnight and did not leave until around 830 this morning.

Albany Man Charged With Slicing Tires In The Rochester Riot. Daniel H. Prouty of Albany. Mr. Prouty was questioned and eventually arrested for arson that night.

Lovely Warren, has suspended seven police officers that were involved in the death of Daniel Prude.

A family of three has been arrested in connection with the May 30 protesting and rioting in Albany, New York.

On Monday night approximately 100 protesters showed up at the Schenectady Police Department. Protesters were appalled at a recent video that surfaced showing an officer, once again, with his knee on someone’s neck.

Albany County correctional officer Aaron Ross let his real feelings be known on a Facebook post, and now he is paying the price for it.

On Thursday afternoon Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan signed an executive order. The executive order directed the removal of the statue honoring Major General Philip Schuyler which stands outside of City Hall.

On Monday our legislators approved bills that are meant to target police misconduct including chokeholds that were used on George Floyd in Minnesota and Eric Garner

If your tired of all the racism talk imagine having to be the victim of society's racism.

Botham was an accountant, just sitting at home enjoying his television and a bowl of ice cream when she killed him on September 6, of last year. - would she get the max ?

In addition to the screening, Martin's parents will speak to the audience.

Common says we must continue to fight for justice in honor of Trayvon.

The annual march honors Martin, the unarmed 17-year-old who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in 2013.

Chrisette Michele's new song sounds like a response to her critics.

Ex-cop is acquitted in murder trial.

Jemele Hill issued a statement about her Trump comments.

John Legend dropped a flurry of pissed off tweets earlier today.

'Been trying to practice self preservation... and not give racist ugly ass f---- bois who reek of citronella my energy.'

Ice Cube talked about his views on police violence in Black communities.

LeBron offered his thoughts on racism after his home was vandalized.

Another high-profile Ferguson protestor was found dead.

Watch Tip's short film in full now.