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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The U.N. human rights chief made the call in a landmark report launched after the killing of George Floyd.
Supreme Court rejects school's appeal to revive transgender bathroom ban
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
Cuomo signs Gender Recognition Act, NY adds 'X' gender mark on government IDs
New Yorkers will be able to designate their sex as “female,” “male” or “X” on a driver’s license and birth certificate under a law that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he signed Thursday.
New Yorkers will be able to designate their sex as “female,” “male” or “X” on a driver’s license and birth certificate under a law that Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he signed Thursday.
Gen. Mark Milley: ‘I want to understand White rage’
Gen. Mark Milley, who testified at a Wednesday congressional hearing, defended the military's approach to addressing racism and extremism within its ranks, saying that service members should be “open minded and widely read.”
Gen. Mark Milley, who testified at a Wednesday congressional hearing, defended the military's approach to addressing racism and extremism within its ranks, saying that service members should be “open minded and widely read.”
Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Juneteenth: New federal holiday pressures US companies to give day off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
Baker gets $500 fine for refusing to make cake celebrating transgender woman's transition
A Colorado baker refused to make a cake for a transgender woman that was blue on the outside and pink on the inside to celebrate her gender transition. A judge ruled that violated the state's anti-discrimination law because the decision was made based on her transgender status.
A Colorado baker refused to make a cake for a transgender woman that was blue on the outside and pink on the inside to celebrate her gender transition. A judge ruled that violated the state's anti-discrimination law because the decision was made based on her transgender status.