Michelle Wu, Aftab Pureval mayoral wins mark milestone for Asian Americans
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
Asian Americans will serve as mayor in Boston and Cincinnati for the first time in both cities’ histories.
Handball Federation will no longer mandate bikini-style uniforms after protest
After protests from players and the backing of celebrity support, the International Handball Federation will no longer mandate bikini-style uniforms for female beach players, however, they must still wear pants “with a close fit,” according to the updated rules.
After protests from players and the backing of celebrity support, the International Handball Federation will no longer mandate bikini-style uniforms for female beach players, however, they must still wear pants “with a close fit,” according to the updated rules.
National Juneteenth Museum to be built in Fort Worth
Just four months after Juneteenth became a national holiday, plans are now in the works for a national Juneteenth museum in the Fort Worth.
Just four months after Juneteenth became a national holiday, plans are now in the works for a national Juneteenth museum in the Fort Worth.
Beverly Hills PD task force accused of targeting Black people on Rodeo Drive
Attorneys say that 89% of those arrested by the Rodeo Drive Task Force were Black and want the California Attorney General to investigate their findings. “You need to take action. There needs to be an investigation to continue to bring Black citizens forward,” Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump said.
Attorneys say that 89% of those arrested by the Rodeo Drive Task Force were Black and want the California Attorney General to investigate their findings. “You need to take action. There needs to be an investigation to continue to bring Black citizens forward,” Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump said.
United States issues 1st passport with 'X' gender designation
The U.S. issued its first passport with an “X” gender — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.
The U.S. issued its first passport with an “X” gender — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.
US Treasury appoints 1st-ever counsel for racial equity
The Treasury Department has hired a former JPMorgan Chase executive to head a new government program aimed at combatting racial inequality issues in banking and other financial-services industries.
The Treasury Department has hired a former JPMorgan Chase executive to head a new government program aimed at combatting racial inequality issues in banking and other financial-services industries.
Netflix employees 'walkout' in protest of new Dave Chappelle special, calling it 'transphobic'
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.
‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
Cobb School Board passes antisemitism and racism resolution
The Cobb County School board adopted a resolution taking a stand against antisemitism and racism. The move comes after swastikas were found on bathroom walls at two schools. Many at the meeting said it's a start, but they want to see action.
The Cobb County School board adopted a resolution taking a stand against antisemitism and racism. The move comes after swastikas were found on bathroom walls at two schools. Many at the meeting said it's a start, but they want to see action.
Lawsuit alleges federally funded foster programs discriminate against LGBTQ parents
A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children.
A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children.
DC Comics announces new Superman is bisexual on National Coming Out Day
DC Comics announced on National Coming Out Day that its new Superman will be revealed as bisexual in an upcoming issue.
DC Comics announced on National Coming Out Day that its new Superman will be revealed as bisexual in an upcoming issue.
‘Loved and accepted just the way you are,’ Biden says on National Coming Out Day
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
California protects reporters covering protests with new law
The measure says that reporters can be behind police lines in the area of demonstrations, marches or rallies without being cited or arrested. It bars police from “intentionally assaulting, interfering with, or obstructing” their newsgathering.
The measure says that reporters can be behind police lines in the area of demonstrations, marches or rallies without being cited or arrested. It bars police from “intentionally assaulting, interfering with, or obstructing” their newsgathering.
Atlanta Pride 2021: Virtual and community events celebrate despite canceled festivities
The festival's three marches and the festival parade are off, but there are still opportunities to listen to panels on healthcare and self-advocacy, support local artists online, listen to music at Georgia Beer Garden and storytime from a legendary drag queen.
The festival's three marches and the festival parade are off, but there are still opportunities to listen to panels on healthcare and self-advocacy, support local artists online, listen to music at Georgia Beer Garden and storytime from a legendary drag queen.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Biden becomes 1st president to issue proclamation
President Joe Biden's signed a proclamation Friday marking Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Biden is the first president to sign such a proclamation.
President Joe Biden's signed a proclamation Friday marking Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Biden is the first president to sign such a proclamation.
No protest allowed after Confederate flag spotted on high school campus
A Floyd County school will see increased police presence on Friday as some students still plan to protest after a video surfaced showing a Confederate flag on campus. Administrators told organizers any protest would be a disruption.
A Floyd County school will see increased police presence on Friday as some students still plan to protest after a video surfaced showing a Confederate flag on campus. Administrators told organizers any protest would be a disruption.
Body cam footage shows MPD officers talking about 'hunting' protesters
Body camera footage captured Minneapolis police officers discussing a change in approach on the fifth night of unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Body camera footage captured Minneapolis police officers discussing a change in approach on the fifth night of unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Parents, students outraged over video of Christian school classmate using racial slur
Parents and students at Eagles Landing Christian Academy said they’re outraged, but not surprised to see a viral video of a student saying the N-word. They said they’ve contacted the school demanding administrators to take complaints of racism more seriously.
Parents and students at Eagles Landing Christian Academy said they’re outraged, but not surprised to see a viral video of a student saying the N-word. They said they’ve contacted the school demanding administrators to take complaints of racism more seriously.
Black ex-Tesla worker who claimed racial abuse awarded $137M
Owen Diaz alleged in a lawsuit that he was harassed and faced “daily racist epithets,” including the “N-word,” while working at Tesla’s Fremont plant in 2015 and 2016 before quitting.
Owen Diaz alleged in a lawsuit that he was harassed and faced “daily racist epithets,” including the “N-word,” while working at Tesla’s Fremont plant in 2015 and 2016 before quitting.
Thousands of police-related deaths from 1980 to 2018 were misclassified, researchers say
Researchers blame the misclassification on death certificates filled out by other officials besides a physician and not documenting deaths that occurred from a police altercation.
Researchers blame the misclassification on death certificates filled out by other officials besides a physician and not documenting deaths that occurred from a police altercation.