MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Political uproar over Atlanta City council leadership positions
President Doug Shipman, who is white, decided to remove two Black women from chairing two of the seven committees.
President Doug Shipman, who is white, decided to remove two Black women from chairing two of the seven committees.
Google apologizes for controversial definition of 'Jew' on search engine
Google apologized after the definition of 'Jew' that appeared first was listed as an offensive verb.
Google apologized after the definition of 'Jew' that appeared first was listed as an offensive verb.
Henrietta Lacks' hometown to build statue of her to replace Robert E. Lee monument
Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer and received treatment from doctors, who removed and studied her cells without her permission. Lacks was the source of a living cell line used in medical research, known as "HeLa" cells.
Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer and received treatment from doctors, who removed and studied her cells without her permission. Lacks was the source of a living cell line used in medical research, known as "HeLa" cells.
High school football incidents spark racism talks, programs
Superintendent Torie Gibson felt she had no choice but to make the unpopular decision. When learning Amador High’s football team had a group chat titled, “Kill the Blacks,” filled with derogatory language and racial slurs, she ended the Northern California school’s varsity season.
Superintendent Torie Gibson felt she had no choice but to make the unpopular decision. When learning Amador High’s football team had a group chat titled, “Kill the Blacks,” filled with derogatory language and racial slurs, she ended the Northern California school’s varsity season.
Atlanta LGBTQ+ nightclubs holds active shooter training
Atlanta police held an active shooter and Stop the Bleed training at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Downtown Atlanta Tuesday evening.
Atlanta police held an active shooter and Stop the Bleed training at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Downtown Atlanta Tuesday evening.
Airbnb bans listings where enslaved people used to live or work
Airbnb's new policy follows criticism over an '1830s slave cabin' listed on the platform.
Airbnb's new policy follows criticism over an '1830s slave cabin' listed on the platform.
Community working together to address youth violence
Atlanta city leaders and grassroots organizations are reacting after another violent weekend for youth in the city.
Atlanta city leaders and grassroots organizations are reacting after another violent weekend for youth in the city.
As Hanukkah begins, President Biden and others condemn rising antisemitism
The Anti-Defamation League tracked 2,717 antisemitic instances of assault, harassment and vandalism last year, the highest number since it tracking them in 1979.
The Anti-Defamation League tracked 2,717 antisemitic instances of assault, harassment and vandalism last year, the highest number since it tracking them in 1979.
Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message
Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.
Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.
Airbnb: Perceived Black guests have more trouble securing bookings
Airbnb has released a report saying that certain racial groups have more trouble securing the booking of their choice compared to others.
Airbnb has released a report saying that certain racial groups have more trouble securing the booking of their choice compared to others.
Beloved Twin Cities drag queen making an inspirational comeback from stroke
At a time when drag shows and drag performers are increasingly being targeted by extremists, it’s important to remember that they are more than a source of entertainment, but a place where a community comes together and often, people find themselves.
At a time when drag shows and drag performers are increasingly being targeted by extremists, it’s important to remember that they are more than a source of entertainment, but a place where a community comes together and often, people find themselves.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
New FBI report showing increase in hate crimes in Georgia, draws criticism from anti-hate groups
The data came from about 12,000 of the 18,000 law enforcement groups nationwide.
The data came from about 12,000 of the 18,000 law enforcement groups nationwide.
EXPLAINER: Congress is acting on gay, interracial marriage after Senate passes bill
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
The Respect for Marriage Act is a historic bipartisan agreement that reflects a wider acceptance of gay rights in both Congress and the country. The bill would protect the rights of about a half million married couples.
Dak Prescott on Jerry Jones desegregation protest photo: 'I believe in grace and change'
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott addressed the recently-surfaced photo of a young Jones at a desegregation protest in Little Rock in 1957.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott addressed the recently-surfaced photo of a young Jones at a desegregation protest in Little Rock in 1957.
FDA likely to end blanket ban on sexually active gay, bisexual men donating blood
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Currently, federal regulations prohibit blood banks from accepting donations from men who have had sex with men within the last three months
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
Shaw University students' rights violated during traffic stop, DOJ complaint alleges
Shaw University, a historically Black university in North Carolina, filed a complaint with the Justice Department over an October traffic stop where students items were searched by deputies.
Shaw University, a historically Black university in North Carolina, filed a complaint with the Justice Department over an October traffic stop where students items were searched by deputies.