Mesa could adopt anti-discrimination ordinance with specific LGBTQ+ protections
The city's mayor, John Giles, says it has been clear to him for the past few years that this is the right thing to do.
Biden revokes Trump ban on diversity training that explores systemic racism, privilege
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Cesar Chavez bust in Oval Office symbolizing new era for Latinos
At the request of the White House, the bust of Cesar Chavez sits with President Joe Biden’s personal and family pictures by his Oval Office desk.
‘Parade Across America’: Performances, stories from everyday Americans featured in inauguration event
The virtual “Parade Across America” includes appearances from celebrities as well as everyday Americans, including a history teacher from Texas and a 12-year-old trumpet player from Georgia.
Barbie introduces Dr. Maya Angelou doll to ‘Inspiring Women’ series ahead of Black History Month
Barbie announced a new addition to its “Inspiring Women” doll series: Dr. Maya Angelou.
Dashcam video shows 2 passengers berating Lyft driver in Scottsdale
A shocking video from a Lyft ride shows passengers shouting homophobic slurs at the driver and telling him to go back to his own country. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
Biden picks Pa.'s Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Biden promises on Day One to reinstate rule protecting transgender student use of bathrooms
The Trump administration revoked an Obama-era federal rule that extended protections to transgender students, allowing them to use bathrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identities.
Family of Black doctor who delivered Kamala Harris reflects on his legacy
As Kamala Harris gets ready to make history as the country’s first female, Black and South Asian vice president, her story is resonating with a Bay Area family whose connection to Harris started in the 1960s.
'We Are One': Biden-Harris inaugural event will celebrate Black resiliency in America
The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event Tuesday evening that will celebrate the nation’s diversity ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
How to commemorate MLK Day while staying at home
You can commemorate the civil rights icon this MLK Day in several different ways from the safety of your home this year amid the pandemic. Here are just a few ideas.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial to mark 10 years this summer
This year, Martin Luther King Jr. Day sets the stage for the 10th anniversary later this summer of the late civil rights leader’s memorial in Washington, D.C.
Reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.‘s legacy with enlightening documentaries on Tubi
Tubi is offering curated content to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Lawsuit: 11-year-old girl sexually abused more than 50 times by fellow students
The Walnut Valley Unified School District, located in the eastern portion of Los Angeles County, responded Friday to a negligence and racial discrimination lawsuit filed this week on behalf of a Black girl who was allegedly sexually abused more than 50 times at school by fellow students, did not directly address the claims but said the safety of everyone is the district's top concern.
After Capitol riot, many point out stark contrast between treatment of BLM protesters, pro-Trump mob
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
Doc Rivers denounces D.C. riot: 'Could you imagine if those were all Black people'
“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would have happened,” Rivers asked following Wednesday's riots.
California police agencies should review officers' social media, cellphones for bigoted content: state board
In California, current and former San Jose Police Department officers were found to have shared racist Facebook posts. Other agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and San Francisco Police Department, have been involved in similar issues.
Fired California police officer charged with falsifying report in arrest of Black man
Former La Mesa officer Matt Dages was charged with a felony count of falsifying a police report on the May arrest of Amaurie Johnson, 23, near a trolley station in the San Diego-area city.
Group building 'safe haven' for Black families acquires more than 400 acres of land
The organization that purchased a plot of land near Toomsboro, Georgia to create a community in which African Americans prosper just acquired even more land.
Bodycam video of Minneapolis police shooting at 36th and Cedar released
Minneapolis police have released body camera video that shows what investigators are calling an exchange of gunfire between a man and officers on Wednesday that left the man dead.