Black doctor dies of COVID-19 after posting video claiming racist treatment by hospital
A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely-shared social media posts.
A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely-shared social media posts.
Calvin C. Goode, longtime former Phoenix City Councilmember, has passed away
The family of Arizona civil rights leader Calvin C. Goode says the man who spent more than two decades on the Phoenix City Council fighting to improve the low-income Black neighborhoods he represented has died.
The family of Arizona civil rights leader Calvin C. Goode says the man who spent more than two decades on the Phoenix City Council fighting to improve the low-income Black neighborhoods he represented has died.
Robert E Lee statue removed from US Capitol, Virginia governor says
A Robert E. Lee statue that stood for more than 100 years in the U.S. Capitol has been removed, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Monday.
A Robert E. Lee statue that stood for more than 100 years in the U.S. Capitol has been removed, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Monday.
NAACP files UIL complaint over Austin LBJ Jaguars loss to Lindale Eagles
The president of the Austin NAACP asked the UIL to postpone Friday's state championship game until an investigation can be completed, but the UIL said that's not going to happen.
The president of the Austin NAACP asked the UIL to postpone Friday's state championship game until an investigation can be completed, but the UIL said that's not going to happen.
In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
Claremont church nativity scene highlights push for racial equality, creating peace
Church leaders assure the nativity scenes are *NOT* about politicizing Christmas, rather they're about creating peace.
Church leaders assure the nativity scenes are *NOT* about politicizing Christmas, rather they're about creating peace.
Trump weighs in on report Cleveland Indians to change nickname: 'Cancel culture at work!'
Trump’s tweet came hours after The New York Times reported the Indians’ name change was expected to come within the next week.
Trump’s tweet came hours after The New York Times reported the Indians’ name change was expected to come within the next week.
Report: Cleveland Indians changing team's name after 105 years
The New York Times is reporting that Cleveland's baseball team is moving away from a name that has been considered racist for decades.
The New York Times is reporting that Cleveland's baseball team is moving away from a name that has been considered racist for decades.
Anne Frank memorial in US defaced with swastika stickers
The United States' only memorial to Holocaust victim Anne Frank was plastered with stickers depicting a swastika, a symbol appropriated by the Third Reich during the World War II era and used by white supremacists.
The United States' only memorial to Holocaust victim Anne Frank was plastered with stickers depicting a swastika, a symbol appropriated by the Third Reich during the World War II era and used by white supremacists.
'Serving up sweet justice:' Ben & Jerry's releases flavor for Colin Kaepernick
All of the proceeds will go to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights campaign.
All of the proceeds will go to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights campaign.
Biden taps Susan Rice as domestic policy adviser, Denis McDonough for VA
President-elect Joe Biden is naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. He’s also nominating Denis McDonough as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
President-elect Joe Biden is naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. He’s also nominating Denis McDonough as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Lead organizer of Christopher Columbus statue toppling gets community service, avoids trial
The only person charged for tearing down the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol in June is getting 100 hours of community service and will avoid trial under a deal struck with prosecutors.
The only person charged for tearing down the Christopher Columbus statue at the Minnesota State Capitol in June is getting 100 hours of community service and will avoid trial under a deal struck with prosecutors.
Supreme Court rejected appeal to limit transgender students
The Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal from parents in Oregon who want to prevent transgender students from using locker rooms and bathrooms of the gender with which they identify.
The Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal from parents in Oregon who want to prevent transgender students from using locker rooms and bathrooms of the gender with which they identify.
English soccer match draws boos after players take knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement
Fans attending an English second-tier match between Millwall and Derby on Saturday jeered as players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Fans attending an English second-tier match between Millwall and Derby on Saturday jeered as players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
‘Racism sickens me’: Louisville mayor declares racism a public health crisis
Fischer announced several actions he would take immediately to help dismantle systemic racism, which include the recruiting of police officers of color and addressing the Black pay gap.
Fischer announced several actions he would take immediately to help dismantle systemic racism, which include the recruiting of police officers of color and addressing the Black pay gap.
Poll: One-third of African Americans say someone close to them has died of COVID-19
A recent poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.
A recent poll conducted by the de Beaumont Foundation found that 1 in 3 African Americans know someone close to them who died of COVID-19, illustrating the disproportionate impact the novel coronavirus is having on communities of color in the United States.
Making history: Kamala Harris chooses all-female senior staff
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has chosen to fill the top three positions in her office with women. It'll be the first time that the senior staff in that office will all be female -- and all working for the first woman to be vice president.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has chosen to fill the top three positions in her office with women. It'll be the first time that the senior staff in that office will all be female -- and all working for the first woman to be vice president.
US women's national soccer team settles inequity claim
U.S. women's national team players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled their long-running lawsuit over inequitable working conditions with the men's team while leaving their dispute over unequal pay for additional litigation.
U.S. women's national team players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled their long-running lawsuit over inequitable working conditions with the men's team while leaving their dispute over unequal pay for additional litigation.
'Juno' star Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, comes out as transgender
"Juno" and "Umbrella Academy" star Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, has announced he is transgender: "I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self."
"Juno" and "Umbrella Academy" star Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, has announced he is transgender: "I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self."
Dallas restaurant owner’s response to twerking customers goes viral
A Dallas restaurant owner is getting both praise and blowback for his reaction to a group of customers twerking in his restaurant.
A Dallas restaurant owner is getting both praise and blowback for his reaction to a group of customers twerking in his restaurant.