Facebook bans controversial users, including Alex Jones
The social media giant expelled seven of its most controversial users that were deemed “dangerous individuals or organizations.” #ABCNews #Facebook #AlexJones source
Stars of Broadway’s ‘The Prom’ share heartwarming stories of show’s impact
The show, nominated for seven Tony awards, tells the story of a young lesbian woman in high school, facing backlash and hate for bringing girlfriend to prom. source
Rise in attacks against the LGBTQ community during Pride Month l ABC NEWS
The recent rash of hate crimes include the shooting death of Ronald Trey Peters, who was on his way to work in Georgia. #LGBTQ #hatecrimes #pridemonth source
Man who allegedly set fire to 3 black churches faces hate crime charges
Federal prosecutors said it was a hatred for religion that moved Holden Matthews, 21, the son of a local sheriff’s deputy, to allegedly commit arson in Louisiana. source
Police release video of Jussie Smollett with noose
In the body camera footage from Chicago police, the former “Empire” actor is seen with a noose around his neck. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2KCDcpM #ABCNews #JussieSmollett source
Gunman in the El Paso mass shooting surrendered
Authorities are investigating the crime as an act of domestic terrorism and a possible hate crime; the gunman is now charged with capital murder. #massshooting #ElPaso #domesticterrorism #gunman #surrenders #ABCNews…
Home explosion investigated as a hate crime l ABC News
Officials found the home of an interracial couple in Sterling, Ohio, painted with a swastika and racial slurs on the garage and neighbors’ cars. #ABCNews #HomeExplosion #HateCrime source
Suspect charged with plotting to bomb LGBTQ nightclubs and synagogue
Authorities arrested an alleged neo-Nazi, who allegedly carried out armed street patrols in the past. #ABCNews #LGBTQ #Synagogue #Bomb #NeoNazi source
New videos show students appearing to throw Nazi salutes l ABC News
A southern California school district is reopening an investigation after a new batch of videos showed students appearing to throw Nazi salutes and one student wrapped in a Confederate flag.…
Democratic candidates debate: Addressing country’s racism l ABC News
WATCH THE FULL DEBATE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UWVO0Trd1c ABC News’ Linsey Davis asks the 2020 Democratic candidates how they plan to address the racial divide. READ MORE: https://abcn.ws/2kekEk3 #ABCNews #DemDebate #Vote2020 #DemocraticDebate #Politics…