Norwegian women’s beach handball team fined for ‘improper clothing’ over shorts
The team reportedly wore blue thigh-length shorts instead of their usual uniform of bikini bottoms and a sports bra in a championship game against rival Spain.
Black Lives Matter Plaza to become permanent installation; lane closures begin Monday
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Friday that construction to make Black Lives Matter Plaza a permanent installation will begin on Monday, July 19 with lane closures expected.
Colin Kaepernick releasing children’s book inspired by ‘deeply personal’ story
The story is based on a significant childhood memory of Colin Kaepernick’s when he first documented that he was different from his adopted White family.
Push to rename 'Asian carp' amid worries over racism
Some government agencies are taking the step to rebrand "Asian carp" in the wake of anti-Asian hate crimes that surged during the coronavirus pandemic.
Viral video: Riverside County man racially profiled, falsely accused of stealing phone
A man in Riverside County says he was racially profiled and was accused of stealing a boy’s cellphone; the confrontation was all caught on video.
Marco Rubio offers to help Black Lives Matter activists move to Cuba
The organization released a statement siding with the Cuban government over anti-communist protesters.
Charlottesville takes down Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue after Confederate removals
A Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue was removed in Charlottesville, the last of the city’s controversial monuments taken down over the weekend.
Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties in Euro 2020 final
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
Officers sue Palo Alto over Black Lives Matter mural
Police officers in Palo Alto sued the city for a Black Lives Matter mural, arguing that it is harassment and discrimination against law enforcement.
Fulton County deposits $10 million in minority-owned banks
Fulton County deposits $10 million of American Rescue Plan money in minority-owned financial institutions.
Soul Cap: FINA 'reviewing' decision to ban swim caps for natural Black hair at Olympics
The Switzerland-based FINA said it’s reviewing a decision to ban Soul Cap’s swim caps that are designed for natural Black hair at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.
Protesters clash during demonstration outside Koreatown spa
Several fights broke out between dueling protesters at a demonstration over trans-rights outside a Koreatown spa Saturday morning.
Saving Our Sons: Former corrections officer works to break cycle of violence for Black youth
A former correctional officer has created a year-long program for at-risk youth aimed at keeping them off the streets, out of jail, and alive.
SCOTUS declines case of florist who refused same-sex wedding job
The Supreme Court on Friday left in place a decision that a florist broke Washington state's anti-discrimination laws when she refused to provide services for a same-sex wedding.
Woman faces hate crime charge for Manhattan hotel confrontation
Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in court in Manhattan via videoconference on charges including unlawful imprisonment as a hate crime in connection with a confrontation with a Black teen at a hotel.
Emory University renaming buildings as it reconciles with history of racism
Emory University is renaming two campus buildings and planning to develop two memorials to honor the enslaved people who helped build the university. This is part of Emory's effort to address their legacy of racism.
France legalizes IVF for lesbians and single women
France has approved a law that will allow single women and lesbians access to medically assisted reproduction for the first time. The National Assembly adopted the wide-ranging bioethics law in a 326–115 vote.
Brookhaven's Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission gives update nearly one year after organizing
The Social Justice, Race and Equity Commission will review the city’s mission statement, policies and procedures, public engagement and communication outreach, and the Brookhaven Police Department’s use of force policy.
California bans government travel to 5 additional states due to new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
Reparations needed to help end racial discrimination, UN rights chief says
The U.N. human rights chief made the call in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd.