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Roy Austin Jr. has been named Facebook's vice president of civil rights, a new position within the company with the mandate to oversee its accountability on racial hatred and discrimination on its platform.
FacebookRoy Austin Jr. will fill the new position, which was created by Facebook after a scathing audit released in July 2020 concluded the company's policies had caused "serious setbacks for civil rights."
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Dr. Martens Footwear Brand Is Planning London IPO National News
The brand, which evolved into a symbol of rebellious youth culture and is worn by celebrities, has thrived during the pandemic. Dr. Martens sells over 11 million pairs a year in 60-plus countries.
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In an exclusive interview with NPR, Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Ayanna Pressley discuss their push to end capital punishment at the federal level as their party takes full control of Congress.
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U.S. Puts Cuba Back On List Of State Sponsors of Terrorism National News
The U.S. removed Cuba from its state sponsors of terrorism list in May of 2015.
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Parler Sues Amazon, Seeking To Restore Web Service National News
"Over the past several weeks, we've reported 98 examples to Parler of posts that clearly encourage and incite violence," Amazon Web Services said, according to court documents.
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Article Of Impeachment Cites Trump's 'Incitement' Of Capitol Insurrection National News
The article of impeachment references Trump's repeated false claims of widespread voter fraud, as well as comments during a rally ahead of the riot. Read the full text of the resolution.
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New York State Bar Association Considers Expelling Rudy Giuliani National News
The bar association said it received "hundreds of complaints in recent months" about Giuliani, ultimately deciding Monday to launch a "historic" inquiry into the president's attorney.
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In Historic 1st, U.S. Capitol Police Name Yogananda Pittman As Acting Chief National News
Pittman is the first woman and the first African American to lead the law enforcement agency, U.S. Capitol Police confirm to NPR. She has served with the force since April 2001.
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