Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5M to resolve racial bias claims against white workers

Lockheed Martin will pay tens of millions of dollars to settle allegations that the major defense contractor’s internal bonus program discriminated against white workers. 

Transgender sports bans head to voters in Democratic states, potentially setting a national precedent

Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.

Mississippi DEI ban in public schools can take effect after Fifth Circuit ruling

Parts of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can take effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement.

Clark Atlanta, several HBCUs awarded $97M in federal STEM grants

Clark Atlanta University has been awarded nearly $10 million in federal funding to expand its science and technology programs, alongside several other HBCUs across the country, U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock announced.

Secoriea Turner’s family calls Rick Jackson’s campaign ads ‘evil’

Attorneys for the family of Secoriea Turner demand candidate Rick Jackson stop using the slain child's image and memory in political attack ads.

Students sue Missouri, claiming decades of unequal funding at HBCU

A group of current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging decades of systemic underfunding at the historically Black institution.

Spelman, Morehouse among top-ranked HBCUs, report says

U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Morehouse College taking the No. 4 spot.

America's most diverse states: See where your state ranks

The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.

Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began his kneeling protest 10 years ago - where is he now?

A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.

Nolan Wells death: Family calls for federal probe in Mississippi

Loved ones, community members and church leaders are gathering in Biloxi, Mississippi, for a prayer rally to mark Nolan Wells' 19th birthday.

Why the WNBA says security shouldn't have forced fans to cover shirts

The Atlanta Dream admitted Monday that league security improperly forced a mother and her 17-year-old daughter to cover up their XX-XY Athletics T-shirts.

Hampton data center construction: Historic Black cemetery concerns raised

A massive data center project near South Lee Road and lower Woosley Road in Hampton is sparking destruction fears for a nearby historic Black cemetery.

Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says

A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.

Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule

The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.

Memphis civil rights advocate Clara Ester dies at 78

Civil rights advocate Clara Ester passed away following a lifetime of service after witnessing a historic tragedy in Memphis.

New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'

The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.

Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade marches through Atlanta

The historic Sweet Auburn district hosted Atlanta's 12th annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade on Saturday morning.