Black workers at California Tesla factory allege rampant racism, seek class-action status

Tesla may face a class-action lawsuit after 240 Black factory workers in California described rampant racism and discrimination at the electric automaker’s San Francisco Bay Area plant, including frequent use of racial slurs and references to the manufacturing site as a plantation or slave ship.

Voices from violent civil rights era view attacks on voting rights as part of continuing struggle

With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.

Human Rights Campaign declares state of emergency warning for LGBTQ+ people

The civil rights group warns of what it calls an “unprecedented and dangerous" rise in discriminatory laws in some states, saying more than 70 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been signed into law so far this year.

Pride becomes minefield for big US companies, but many continue their support

Dozens of big companies are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise. But this year, the rainbow has lost some shine.

3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds

More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."

LGBTQ+ Pride month begins with protests, parades, parties

This year’s Pride month occurs in a political climate where legislative action from some states has banned drag shows and access to gender-affirming care.

Female CEOS at big companies saw tumultuous year for pay

Because only 20 CEOs at the S&P 500 companies are women, changes in pay for this small group can easily skew the overall figures -- and 2022 saw a slip.

Chick-fil-A gets heat from Twitter users over diversity position

Chick-fil-A is being criticized by conservative Twitter users who say the fast-food chain is "woke." They did so while pointing to the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) page.

Most US adults say don't ban race in college admissions but role should be small: AP-NORC poll

Roughly 63% said the Supreme Court should not block colleges from considering race or ethnicity in their admission systems, but people were more likely to say grades and standardized test scores should be significant factors.

Uganda president signs tough anti-gay bill into law with death penalty in some cases

The new law prescribes the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality," which is defined as cases of sexual relations involving people infected with HIV as well as with minors and other categories of vulnerable people.

Behind on your retirement savings? Here's one feature that can help workers catch-up

Automatic enrollment into a workplace savings plan could help close the gap for Black and Latino employees that might otherwise have lower plan participation rates, according to a recent Voya Financial study

Woman becomes first flag football player with gear in Pro Football Hall of Fame

Diana Flores, a star quarterback for Mexico's flag football team, is now the first flag football player with artifacts in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Interviews sought for LGBTQ+ Native Americans
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A researcher in Downtown Phoenix is looking to speak with LGBTQ+ members of Arizona's Native American community, as well as members of Arizona's Native American community who identify as 'two-spirit.' The interviews are sought as part of the researcher's study into improving health care access across the state, including on tribal lands. FOX 10's Christina Carilla reports.

'Sesame Street' debuts its 1st Filipino-American muppet

TJ is described by the show creators as "a second generation Filipino-American boy, and a proud kuya (older brother) to his baby sister."

Activists demand higher payments from California reparations task force: '$200 million' per person

Activists demanded that the state of California pay millions of dollars to each Black resident in reparations as a way to make amends for slavery and subsequent discrimination, dismissing the mammoth proposals from California's reparations task force as too little.