Miss America turns 100: A look at competition's complicated cultural presence
Miss America is marking its 100th anniversary on Dec. 16, having managed to maintain a complicated spot in U.S. culture.
Miss America is marking its 100th anniversary on Dec. 16, having managed to maintain a complicated spot in U.S. culture.
Student creates Black medical illustrations to improve education, health care
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Fordham University lecturer fired after mixing up names of two Black students
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Kyle Rittenhouse 'not enrolled in any ASU classes,' university officials say
As controversy continues to simmer at Arizona State University over any potential ties Kyle Rittenhouse may have with the Arizona's public university system, ASU officials have issued a response.
As controversy continues to simmer at Arizona State University over any potential ties Kyle Rittenhouse may have with the Arizona's public university system, ASU officials have issued a response.
Lee Elder, 1st Black golfer to compete in Masters, dies at 87
A native Texan who developed his game during segregated times while caddying, Elder made history in 1975 at Augusta National, which had held an all-white tournament until he received an invitation after winning the Monsanto Open.
A native Texan who developed his game during segregated times while caddying, Elder made history in 1975 at Augusta National, which had held an all-white tournament until he received an invitation after winning the Monsanto Open.
Montgomery, Ala. facing fine, lawsuit over Confederate name drop
Montgomery last month changed the name of Jeff Davis Avenue to Fred D. Gray Avenue.
Montgomery last month changed the name of Jeff Davis Avenue to Fred D. Gray Avenue.
Santa gets a boyfriend in Norway postal service Christmas ad
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
Trans Netflix employees who criticized Dave Chapelle special drop labor complaint
Two former Netflix employees who raised concerns about anti-transgender comments on Dave Chappelle’s TV special are dropping labor complaints.
Two former Netflix employees who raised concerns about anti-transgender comments on Dave Chappelle’s TV special are dropping labor complaints.
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.
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.
Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III becomes first Native American to head national parks
Director Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III is Cayuse and Walla Walla and a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
Director Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III is Cayuse and Walla Walla and a citizen of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tempe is now the second Arizona city to ban discrimination based on hair texture and hairstyles, including at schools and in the workplace.
Meet Ji-Young: 'Sesame Street' debuts 1st Asian American muppet
At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet on “Sesame Street.”
At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet on “Sesame Street.”
New Orleans marks 61st anniversary of public school integration, pays tribute to women
In a ceremony held Sunday outside McDonogh school, the screams and hate of 61 years ago were replaced with cheering crowds and expressions of gratitude.
In a ceremony held Sunday outside McDonogh school, the screams and hate of 61 years ago were replaced with cheering crowds and expressions of gratitude.
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.
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.
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.