Protesters trace route Rittenhouse took in Kenosha

Several dozen people gathered below the wind-whipped Wisconsin flag at Kenosha's Civic Center Park on Sunday and warmed up with chants for justice before taking to the streets in protest of the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

Arizonans have differing takes on jury's decision to acquit Kyle Rittenhouse

People in Arizona are reacting to a jury's decision to acquit Kyle Rittenhouse in connection with a deadly shooting during racial protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020.

Ex-Arizona State Senate staffer who claims she was fired unfairly calls on Katie Hobbs to resign

Two juries have already agreed that Talonya Adams' firing from her role as an advisor to the State Senate in 2015 was retaliatory and based on discrimination, and she said Secretary of State Katie Hobbs, who was in the Arizona State Senate at the time and the person Adams calls as essentially the decider in the matter, needs to step down from office.

Students who filmed viral incident at ASU multicultural center say they are being disciplined by the school

The video showed a confrontation where two white students sitting at the center with a 'Police Lives Matter' laptop sticker and an anti-Joe Biden t-shirt were accused of being racist. Now, the students who filmed the incident say they are being disciplined by university officials.

Chicago's Parlor Pizza Bar accused of seating Black customers in 'rejection section'

Former employees of Chicago’s Parlor Pizza Bar restaurants say they were overworked and mistreated and that they were told to put customers of color in a special section.

CROWN Act: Tempe is 2nd Arizona city to pass hair discrimination ban

Tempe is now the second Arizona city to ban discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles, including at schools and in the workplace.

Plessy v. Ferguson: Man at center of landmark case on verge of pardon

The state Board of Pardons' unanimous decision to clear theHomer Plessy’s record of a conviction now goes to Gov. John Bel Edwards, who has final say over the pardon.

Fired Arizona Senate staffer awarded millions in discrimination suit

The verdict this week marks the second trial victory for Talonya Adams, a Black woman who acted as her own lawyer and witness. Adams was awarded $1 million in 2019 and got her job back, but a federal judge ordered a new trial last year.

Opening statements begin in trial for men charged in death of Ahmaud Arbery

It was a busy first day in a Glynn County courthouse as the jury was sworn in to decide the fate of the defendants in the death of Ahmaud Arbery heard their first witness.

Kyle Rittenhouse trial: Car dealership workers testify

Kyle Rittenhouse is accused of shooting and killing two men outside of a Kenosha car dealership. Friday, workers testified they did not ask for protection.

Family questioned about human trafficking; mom says it's because they're mixed race

A Southwest Airlines passenger said she and her 10-year-old biracial daughter were stopped by authorities on a report of possible human trafficking – except she wasn't and she said the incident reeks of bias. 

What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic

Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.

National Juneteenth Museum to be built in Fort Worth

Just four months after Juneteenth became a national holiday, plans are now in the works for a national Juneteenth museum in the Fort Worth.

United States issues 1st passport with 'X' gender designation

The U.S. issued its first passport with an “X” gender — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female.