Bill aimed at closing gender pay gap passed by House but faces opposition from Senate GOP
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday aimed at helping to close the pay gap between men and women in the workplace and increasing employer accountability.
California Gold Rush town votes to remove 19th-century noose logo
Some argued that the noose is part of the history of the town, but others said it is violent and gives the city a bad reputation
Some argued that the noose is part of the history of the town, but others said it is violent and gives the city a bad reputation
Daunte Wright protests: Crowds gather in Atlanta over police killing
Protestors gathered in Downtown Atlanta on Wednesday, three days after the police shooting death of Daunte Wright in Minnesota at a traffic stop.
Protestors gathered in Downtown Atlanta on Wednesday, three days after the police shooting death of Daunte Wright in Minnesota at a traffic stop.
Senate votes to open debate on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.
Al Sharpton's National Action Network to cover Daunte Wright's funeral costs
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton's organization, the National Action Network, will cover the funeral costs for Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer at a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center.
Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton's organization, the National Action Network, will cover the funeral costs for Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by a police officer at a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center.
Daunte Wright: Doting dad, ballplayer, slain by Brooklyn Center police
Daunte Wright became a father while he was still a teenager, and seemed to relish the role of a doting young dad, his family and friends said.
Daunte Wright became a father while he was still a teenager, and seemed to relish the role of a doting young dad, his family and friends said.
Brooklyn Center forms crisis team in wake of protests to Daunte Wright shooting
In the wake of ongoing protests following the police shooting of Daunte Wright, Brooklyn Center city leaders announced the creation of the Brooklyn Center Community Crisis Team to promote peaceful protests and establish connections with community members.
In the wake of ongoing protests following the police shooting of Daunte Wright, Brooklyn Center city leaders announced the creation of the Brooklyn Center Community Crisis Team to promote peaceful protests and establish connections with community members.
On Jackie Robinson Day, remember the Black men who played in the majors before he broke the color barrier
When celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, little fuss will be made about the Black men who played major-league ball long before Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
When celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, little fuss will be made about the Black men who played major-league ball long before Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
Groups in Georgia demonstrate after fatal police shooting of Daunte Wright
Faith leaders and protesters gathered at Georgia Power Headquarters on Tuesday in response to the police shooting death of Daunte Wright in Minnesota.
Faith leaders and protesters gathered at Georgia Power Headquarters on Tuesday in response to the police shooting death of Daunte Wright in Minnesota.
Law enforcement expert says Daunte Wright shooting puts added strain on civilian-police relations
Veteran Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter and her police chief resigned Tuesday in the wake of protests over her deadly encounter with 20-year-old Daunte Wright on Sunday. According to her chief, Tim Gannon, Potter meant to grab her Taser--not her gun--as Wright reportedly resisted arrest during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center.
Veteran Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter and her police chief resigned Tuesday in the wake of protests over her deadly encounter with 20-year-old Daunte Wright on Sunday. According to her chief, Tim Gannon, Potter meant to grab her Taser--not her gun--as Wright reportedly resisted arrest during a traffic stop in the Minneapolis suburb of Brooklyn Center.
City of West St. Paul tells resident to paint over Black Lives Matter mural on fence or face fines
The City of West St. Paul says a Black Lives Matter mural painted on a fence in the city has to be painted over, or the homeowners will face a fine.
The City of West St. Paul says a Black Lives Matter mural painted on a fence in the city has to be painted over, or the homeowners will face a fine.
San Francisco origami artist shows the power of paper to combat anti-Asian hate
In Japan, there's a tradition that you fold origami cranes to make a wish, but this artist found a new way to show the power of paper.
In Japan, there's a tradition that you fold origami cranes to make a wish, but this artist found a new way to show the power of paper.
CDC director declares racism a ‘serious public health threat’ impacting millions of Americans
On Thursday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declared racism a “serious public health threat."
On Thursday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declared racism a “serious public health threat."
Target to spend more than $2B in Black-owned businesses by 2025
The company will also offer a team of experts and educational workshops to help Black-owned businesses develop their products and grow.
The company will also offer a team of experts and educational workshops to help Black-owned businesses develop their products and grow.
Steph Curry sports sneakers to show support for Asian-American community
Steph Curry worked with the Bruce Lee Foundation after last month's spa shooting and together, created hand-painted shoes depicting the martial arts icon.
Steph Curry worked with the Bruce Lee Foundation after last month's spa shooting and together, created hand-painted shoes depicting the martial arts icon.
Muslim security guard in San Rafael says her car was vandalized with pig's feet and bacon
A Muslim security guard in San Rafael says she is the victim of a hate crime after someone vandalized her vehicle with pig's feet and bacon.
A Muslim security guard in San Rafael says she is the victim of a hate crime after someone vandalized her vehicle with pig's feet and bacon.
Virginia's Supreme Court rules city of Charlottesville can remove Confederate statues
Virginia's highest court ruled Thursday that the city of Charlottesville can take down two statues of Confederate generals, including one of Robert E. Lee that became the focus of a violent white nationalist rally in 2017.
Virginia's highest court ruled Thursday that the city of Charlottesville can take down two statues of Confederate generals, including one of Robert E. Lee that became the focus of a violent white nationalist rally in 2017.
‘We feel grief and anger’: BTS condemns anti-Asian racism, says they’ve experienced it themselves
BTS is one of the first South Korean bands to openly condemn anti-Asian racism and says they've experienced it themselves.
BTS is one of the first South Korean bands to openly condemn anti-Asian racism and says they've experienced it themselves.
'Captain Underpants' book pulled for 'passive racism'
The wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves after its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
The wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves after its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
#StopAsianHate: 26 governors and over 60 former bipartisan officials condemn anti-Asian attacks
Governors and former top officials across six presidential administrations issued a pair of statements Friday condemning the violence and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Governors and former top officials across six presidential administrations issued a pair of statements Friday condemning the violence and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.