Telemedicine CEO fired after video allegedly shows him ridiculing teen boy wearing prom dress
The CEO of a Nashville telemedicine company was fired after video surfaced of him ridiculing a teen boy wearing a prom dress for a photoshoot with his date.
Descendants of syphilis experiment at Tuskegee caution using study as reason not to get COVID vaccine
Descendants of the infamous syphilis experiment at Tuskegee are encouraging Black people to get the vaccine despite many Black people citing the experiment as a reason why they do not trust doctors or the vaccine.
Texas Senate votes to ban medical gender transition of minors
Kai Shappley and kids like her are at the core of an intense controversy that has finally reached the floor of the Texas Senate.
LAPD officer asking LeBron James for a sit down after 'accountability' tweet
A Black LAPD police officer who has worked in the city's Skid Row area for two decades invited LeBron James to have a discussion about policing.
Justice Department opens probe into Louisville policing in wake of Breonna Taylor’s death
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing in Louisville, Kentucky after the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by police during a raid at her home.
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after outbreak
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered school buildings and forced districts to pivot to online classes.
Andrew Brown Jr.: NC city council calls on sheriff to release body cam video in fatal shooting
Leaders of a North Carolina city where a Black man was shot and killed by deputies serving search and drug-related warrants are planning to urge the sheriff Friday to release body camera video of the shooting.
Comedian Eric Andre claims racial profiling at Atlanta airport
Comedian Eric Andre says he was the victim of racial profiling while flying out of Atlanta's airport on Wednesday afternoon.
Survey: Nearly 1 in 3 Asian Americans fear threats, physical attacks amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly one-third of Asian Americans fear being threatened or physically attacked due to their race amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with a majority of them believing there has been a significant rise in violence against the Asian American community.
Longhorn Band will be required to play 'The Eyes of Texas'
The University of Texas has announced that its traditional marching and pep bands will be required to play “The Eyes of Texas” when they return to performing, but a new band will also be created that won’t play the school song with racist elements in its past.
Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US
The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.
Fort Belvoir soldiers harassed at Fairfax County IHOP restaurant, video shows
Local soldiers say they were the target of racist harassment when they were out to lunch near their post at Fort Belvoir in Fairfax County.
Scottsdale passes anti-discrimination ordinance: here's what to know
Scottsdale's City Council has approved an anti-discrimination ordinance that will offer protections to the city's LGBTQ+ community.
LA County supervisors vote to return Bruce's Beach to owners' descendants
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to vote Tuesday on whether to return a scenic and valuable parcel of Manhattan Beach land to the descendants of a Black couple who once operated a beach resort there.
Oakland Technical High senior to be school's first Black male valedictorian
When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.
California man allegedly assaults elderly Korean couple, threatens Japanese-American Olympian
Michael Orlando Vivona, 25, told police he had a “hate” or “”fixation” about Asians and police believe the attack was racially motivated.
Michigan man angry after student and teacher cut biracial daughter's hair
The first time a student cut off part of her hair, the family had their daughter's hair styled to make it look better. Two days later, the girl came up with the other side cut - this time by a teacher.
Deaf Black woman detained, handcuffed by police as crying daughters asked to interpret
The deaf community is rallying behind a woman whose young children were forced to interpret for her as she was being detained by police earlier this month in Las Vegas.
New Jersey now offering Gender 'X' option on driver licenses
Gender "X" will indicate a gender is unspecified. It will be offered alongside the existing "M" for male and "F" for female gender options on licenses and IDs.