Global media company takes a stand against antisemitism amid Israel-Hamas conflict
A media production company is using its global reach to fight antisemitism amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
A media production company is using its global reach to fight antisemitism amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Black Americans anticipate dealing with racism during a doctor’s visit, survey finds
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Partisan tensions as Georgia lawmakers clash over redistricting as deadline nears
The Georgia House and Senate approved new district maps on Friday, as they race to beat a December 8 deadline to redraw the state's political maps.
The Georgia House and Senate approved new district maps on Friday, as they race to beat a December 8 deadline to redraw the state's political maps.
Georgia county seeking to dismiss lawsuit by slave descendants over rezoning of their island homes
County commissioners in Georgia are asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit by Black residents descended from slaves who fear new zoning changes will force them to sell their island homes in one of the South's last surviving Gullah-Geechee communities.
County commissioners in Georgia are asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit by Black residents descended from slaves who fear new zoning changes will force them to sell their island homes in one of the South's last surviving Gullah-Geechee communities.
More than two-thirds of pedestrian deaths occur in predominately Black neighborhoods, study finds
A new report by the group PropelATL shows that pedestrian deaths on Atlanta streets rose dramatically last year. Most are happening in predominantly Black neighborhoods in the city.
A new report by the group PropelATL shows that pedestrian deaths on Atlanta streets rose dramatically last year. Most are happening in predominantly Black neighborhoods in the city.
Georgia Senate Republicans propose map with 2 new Black-majority districts
Georgia Senate Republicans are proposing a new map that would create two Black-majority voting districts.
Georgia Senate Republicans are proposing a new map that would create two Black-majority voting districts.
'In Her Hands' fund allows financially struggling Black women to dream again
If it weren't for the GRO Fund's "In Her Hands" program, which provides eligible women with about $20,000 over two years, Shamarra Woods says she doesn't know where she'd be today.
If it weren't for the GRO Fund's "In Her Hands" program, which provides eligible women with about $20,000 over two years, Shamarra Woods says she doesn't know where she'd be today.
Roger Goodell: NFL still needs more minority coach hires
There are six minority head coaches, including three who are Black.
There are six minority head coaches, including three who are Black.
Gov. Newsom signs new ‘Ebony Alert’ law to specifically warn when Black youth, women go missing
California officials say the law will 'raise public awareness about the disproportionate numbers of Black missing persons.'
California officials say the law will 'raise public awareness about the disproportionate numbers of Black missing persons.'
Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Hughes Van Ellis dies at 102
Hughes Van Ellis was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. He was just 6 months old when he and his family escaped what is widely considered one of the most stark examples of racial violence in American history.
Hughes Van Ellis was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. He was just 6 months old when he and his family escaped what is widely considered one of the most stark examples of racial violence in American history.
Marines inch grudgingly toward integrating women and men at boot camp
While companies of men and women train together, Marine Corps leaders still fervently believe there must be a degree of segregation as they mold young people.
While companies of men and women train together, Marine Corps leaders still fervently believe there must be a degree of segregation as they mold young people.
Pope Francis opens Vatican meeting, says 'everyone' is welcome to the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
Slaves' descendants seek a referendum to veto zoning changes they say threaten their Georgia island
Two weeks after local officials weakened restrictions that for decades protected a tiny Georgia island community populated by slaves’ descendants, its Black residents hope to force a referendum that would give them the chance to override the zoning changes.
Two weeks after local officials weakened restrictions that for decades protected a tiny Georgia island community populated by slaves’ descendants, its Black residents hope to force a referendum that would give them the chance to override the zoning changes.
Confederate stained glass windows replaced at National Cathedral with homage to racial justice
The new stained glass windows at the Washington National Cathedral fill the space that once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
The new stained glass windows at the Washington National Cathedral fill the space that once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
Poor and Black-majority neighborhoods of Atlanta lack access to fresh produce, study finds
A new Emory University study found that access to fresh food across Metro Atlanta all depends on where you live.
A new Emory University study found that access to fresh food across Metro Atlanta all depends on where you live.
Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.
'Battle of the Sexes' 50th anniversary: Push to honor Billie Jean King in Congress
On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moves toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moves toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.