Reversing Trump policies, Pentagon to release new rules for transgender troops
The Pentagon on Wednesday will sweep away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military, issuing new rules that offer them wider access to medical care and assistance with gender transition, defense officials told The Associated Press.
The Pentagon on Wednesday will sweep away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military, issuing new rules that offer them wider access to medical care and assistance with gender transition, defense officials told The Associated Press.
Asian woman kicked in stomach, repeatedly stomped on as building workers watched
A 65-year-old Asian woman was kicked in the stomach and repeatedly stomped on as building workers in Hell's Kitchen stood by, said the NYPD.
A 65-year-old Asian woman was kicked in the stomach and repeatedly stomped on as building workers in Hell's Kitchen stood by, said the NYPD.
Donations for Asian American, Pacific Islanders groups surge after Atlanta shootings
Donations and contribution pledges to Asian American and Pacific Islander groups have spiked since the March 16 shooting in Atlanta that killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, and brought renewed attention to violence against Asian Americans.
Donations and contribution pledges to Asian American and Pacific Islander groups have spiked since the March 16 shooting in Atlanta that killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, and brought renewed attention to violence against Asian Americans.
Olympic athletes who raise fists, kneel during national anthem won't face punishment in US trials
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing a contentious policy it expects to stick to when many of those same athletes head to Tokyo this summer.
Biden announces broad efforts to combat anti-Asian violence, bias in US
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
Blinken ends Trump-era global rights plan that promoted conservative agenda, dismissed LGBTQ rights
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to reverse a Trump-era global rights blueprint that promoted conservative causes while dismissing reproductive and LGBTQ rights.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to reverse a Trump-era global rights blueprint that promoted conservative causes while dismissing reproductive and LGBTQ rights.
Biden names diverse slate of judicial nominees for federal courts
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his first slate of judicial nominees to serve as federal district or appeals court judges.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced his first slate of judicial nominees to serve as federal district or appeals court judges.
‘We feel grief and anger’: BTS condemns anti-Asian racism, says they’ve experienced it themselves
BTS is one of the first South Korean bands to openly condemn anti-Asian racism and says they've experienced it themselves.
BTS is one of the first South Korean bands to openly condemn anti-Asian racism and says they've experienced it themselves.
Vicious beating of man on subway under investigation by Hate Crimes unit
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force wants the public's help identifying a man seen in a horrifying video beating another man unconscious aboard a subway.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force wants the public's help identifying a man seen in a horrifying video beating another man unconscious aboard a subway.
Halle Berry slams 'disgusting' comments regarding skin color preference by radio host
'Morning Bull' host Rob Lederman implied he finds Berry attractive, but not Serena William or Gayle King.
'Morning Bull' host Rob Lederman implied he finds Berry attractive, but not Serena William or Gayle King.
'Captain Underpants' book pulled for 'passive racism'
The wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves after its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
The wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves after its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
Naomi Osaka condemns hate crimes against Asian Americans in scathing tweet
Tennis star Naomi Osaka condemned recent hate crimes against Asian Americans in a Saturday tweet.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka condemned recent hate crimes against Asian Americans in a Saturday tweet.
‘Is this patriot enough?’: Ohio official of Asian descent shows war scars from US Army career
An elected official in Ohio, of Asian descent, removed his shirt to reveal his war scars during his speech about the discrimination plaguing Asian Americans.
An elected official in Ohio, of Asian descent, removed his shirt to reveal his war scars during his speech about the discrimination plaguing Asian Americans.
Arizonans stand up against Asian American hate crimes, discrimination
Hundreds came together in the Valley on Saturday night to show solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities who've been experiencing an increasing amount of discrimination and hate crimes.
Hundreds came together in the Valley on Saturday night to show solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities who've been experiencing an increasing amount of discrimination and hate crimes.
Arizona to give Pima County go-ahead for FEMA COVID-19 vaccine site
Arizona’s second-largest county had been pushing the state to approve an offer from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a community vaccination center to serve its Hispanic population. State health officials initially rejected the request.
Arizona’s second-largest county had been pushing the state to approve an offer from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a community vaccination center to serve its Hispanic population. State health officials initially rejected the request.
Arizona GOP wants felony for protesters who damage statues
Republicans in the Arizona Legislature are reacting to last year's wave of damage to Confederate monuments by civil rights protesters here and across the nation by working to make it a felony to damage or destroy any public or private monument or statue.
Republicans in the Arizona Legislature are reacting to last year's wave of damage to Confederate monuments by civil rights protesters here and across the nation by working to make it a felony to damage or destroy any public or private monument or statue.
#StopAsianHate: 26 governors and over 60 former bipartisan officials condemn anti-Asian attacks
Governors and former top officials across six presidential administrations issued a pair of statements Friday condemning the violence and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Governors and former top officials across six presidential administrations issued a pair of statements Friday condemning the violence and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Sesame Street introduces two Black Muppets to teach Elmo skin color is 'an important part of who we are'
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Biden doubles COVID-19 vaccination goal, addresses border crisis in 1st White House press conference
President Joe Biden fielded questions in his first news conference since taking office Thursday afternoon in the East Room at the White House.
President Joe Biden fielded questions in his first news conference since taking office Thursday afternoon in the East Room at the White House.
Arizona House panel OK’s tighter school sex education rules
Republican Sen. Nancy Barto of Phoenix said her proposal, SB1456, is designed to give parents more oversight of what their children are being taught and shield young children from inappropriate material.
Republican Sen. Nancy Barto of Phoenix said her proposal, SB1456, is designed to give parents more oversight of what their children are being taught and shield young children from inappropriate material.