‘A day of remembrance’: President Biden issues proclamation 100 years after Tulsa Race Massacre
President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation declaring May 31, 2021, a Day of Remembrance: 100 Years After The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Demi Lovato explains decision to come out as non-binary, blames patriarchy in show business
The star noted that they didn’t come out sooner because they were unknowingly battling "the patriarchy" and its expectations for women.
Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 years ago, a White mob torched 'Black Wall Street' and slaughtered Black residents
This May 31 and June 1 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. A White mob stormed a Black neighborhood in Tulsa’s Greenwood District – leaving an estimated 300 people dead. Scholars have called it "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."
Spain's skin-tone stamps sold at different values to highlight racial inequality face backlash
“Equality Stamps” released by Spain’s postal service to highlight racial inequality have faced backlash with the skin-tone stamps being sold at different prices depending on the color of skin they represent.
The untold story of a Chinese cemetery in San Francisco
The Chinese community and historians say Lincoln Park Golf Course in the Richmond district is sacred ground. It was a cemetery where many immigrants and the indigent were buried.
Woman in racist Central Park confrontation sues over firing
The white woman who was widely condemned and fired after a videotaped dispute with a Black man in Central Park over an unleashed dog has filed a lawsuit against her former employer.
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first openly gay woman to deliver White House press briefing
Karine Jean-Pierre is also only the second Black woman in history to take on the role of principal deputy press secretary.
Thousands petition for school to read transgender student’s preferred name at graduation
The student, who is transgender, wants to be called his preferred name at graduation, but school administrators in Cobb County are refusing.
Asian American hip hop artists create album dedicated to AAPI history
Two hip-hop artists are using their talents to educate listeners on Asian American history.
What is critical race theory, and why is it causing controversy?
Critical race theory has stirred up a lot of controversy in Atlanta-area schools and across the country. The debate is over whether teachers should be able to talk about it with students. But what is it exactly?
‘Hate can be given no safe harbor in America’: Biden signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
“Racism exists in America," said Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of President Joe Biden signing the bill into law.
Forsyth County residents debate diversity curriculum in schools
A subject matter called “critical race theory” that claims systemic racism is part of American society was raised on Tuesday during a Forsyth County School Board meeting.
House OKs bill to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Congress has passed legislation aimed at combating hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
AAPI Heritage Month: Trailblazers that left lasting impacts in US history
Celebrate some of the trailblazing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who made lasting impacts on U.S. history during AAPI Heritage Month.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land
The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Morehouse School of Medicine to receive $500,000 donation
A fund for the Morehouse School of Medicine aims at enhancing health outcomes for Black communities in Georgia.
BLM plaza paved over due to planned maintenance; no date given for repainting
The Black Lives Matter mural painted along 16th Street, known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, has been paved over due to planned work by Pepco and a date for repainting the mural has not been given by D.C. officials.
An NHL rarity: Tampa Bay Lightning start all-Black forward line
The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.
Fulton County, AAPI groups team up for public safety training
Fulton County teamed up with Asian American organizations to provide training on how to prevent and react to crime.
Descanso Gardens honors Japanese Americans during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
One of Southern California's most beloved public gardens is rethinking and rewriting part of its rich history. Descanso Gardens' collection of world-renowned camellias can now be traced back to Japanese-American growers who interned during World War II.