Adidas won't object to Black Lives Matter group's trademark application for logo
In the logo in question, there are a trio of yellow horizontal stripes stacked on top of each other.
In the logo in question, there are a trio of yellow horizontal stripes stacked on top of each other.
Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Iowa governor signs gender-affirming care ban, bathroom law
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed a pair of laws restricting the bathrooms transgender students can use and banning gender-affirming medical care amid a flood of legislation nationwide targeting the trans community.
Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
Arizona governor signs executive order banning hair discrimination
Both Tempe and Tucson have passed similar hair discrimination bans, but the executive order will make the discrimination illegal statewide.
Both Tempe and Tucson have passed similar hair discrimination bans, but the executive order will make the discrimination illegal statewide.
What’s the next step for Black reparations in San Francisco?
The state of California and the cities of Boston and San Francisco are among jurisdictions trying to atone not just for chattel slavery, but for decades of racist policies and laws that systemically denied Black Americans access to property, education and the ability to build generational wealth.
The state of California and the cities of Boston and San Francisco are among jurisdictions trying to atone not just for chattel slavery, but for decades of racist policies and laws that systemically denied Black Americans access to property, education and the ability to build generational wealth.
San Francisco board open to reparations with $5M payouts
Payments of $5 million to every eligible Black adult, the elimination of personal debt and tax burdens, guaranteed annual incomes of at least $97,000 for 250 years and homes in San Francisco for just $1 a family.
Payments of $5 million to every eligible Black adult, the elimination of personal debt and tax burdens, guaranteed annual incomes of at least $97,000 for 250 years and homes in San Francisco for just $1 a family.
San Francisco lawmakers consider funding reparations for slavery: $5 million per Black person
San Francisco could become the first major U.S. city to fund reparations for slavery and systemic racism as the idea gains traction across the country.
San Francisco could become the first major U.S. city to fund reparations for slavery and systemic racism as the idea gains traction across the country.
Harriet Tubman monument unveiled in New Jersey
The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.
The “Shadow of a Face” monument replaced a statue of Christopher Columbus which was removed in June 2020.
Ford 'introduces' a men's only Explorer SUV
Officials with Ford have 'introduced,' so to speak, a men's only Ford Explorer. The car has no windshield wiper, no heater, no turn signals, no rearview mirror, and no GPS. The car isn't actually for sale, but officials with the car manufacturer introduced the car as a way to mark the significant contributions women have made to the auto industry since World War II.
Officials with Ford have 'introduced,' so to speak, a men's only Ford Explorer. The car has no windshield wiper, no heater, no turn signals, no rearview mirror, and no GPS. The car isn't actually for sale, but officials with the car manufacturer introduced the car as a way to mark the significant contributions women have made to the auto industry since World War II.
World marks International Women's Day but abuses, inequality still rampant
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
While there have been major advances in many countries, the situation in places like Afghanistan and Iran serves as a cold reminder of a long road ahead.
Jennifer McClellan becomes 1st Black woman for Virginia in Congress
Jennifer McClellan, holding the receipt for a poll tax her father once had to pay tucked into the pages of a family Bible, was sworn into the U.S. House on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
Jennifer McClellan, holding the receipt for a poll tax her father once had to pay tucked into the pages of a family Bible, was sworn into the U.S. House on Tuesday, becoming the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress.
Black couple in Marin City settle home appraisal suit
A Black couple in Marin City has settled a lawsuit against an appraiser who assessed their home for a far lower price than a white couple.
A Black couple in Marin City has settled a lawsuit against an appraiser who assessed their home for a far lower price than a white couple.
Biden talks voting rights during trip to Selma: 'This fundamental right remains under assault'
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
The visit to Selma was a chance for Biden to speak directly to the current generation of civil rights activists. Many
Tempe City Council votes to rename places named after KKK members: Here's what you should know
A number of streets and parks in Tempe will be renamed to remove references to KKK members, if council members in the East Valley city approve the change. Here's what you should know about the plan.
A number of streets and parks in Tempe will be renamed to remove references to KKK members, if council members in the East Valley city approve the change. Here's what you should know about the plan.
Donors contribute over $55 million for new Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
Melinda Gates, Walmart billionaire Alice Walton, and Target are among the supporters who have made donations to the museum.
Melinda Gates, Walmart billionaire Alice Walton, and Target are among the supporters who have made donations to the museum.
Native American group wins rights to 'painful' 'Crying Indian' ad
The “Crying Indian” public service announcement has been painful for some Native Americans who saw it as a trope.
The “Crying Indian” public service announcement has been painful for some Native Americans who saw it as a trope.
Lawsuit: Transgender Wells Fargo teller says managers ‘laughed’ as customers mocked her
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
The former teller said customers abused and bullied her while her managers stood by, laughing or “playing silent.”
Meet Chef Storm Miller: Phoenix chef creates special menu in honor of Black History Month
Phoenix Chef Storm Miller is crafting a special menu in honor of Black History Month. "When your able to share your past culture and past history with someone, it’s an experience others can enjoy."
Phoenix Chef Storm Miller is crafting a special menu in honor of Black History Month. "When your able to share your past culture and past history with someone, it’s an experience others can enjoy."