Candidate poised to become youngest and first openly bisexual member of CA State Assembly
Out of all the firsts, the one he’s proudest is being the first openly bisexual state legislator.
Out of all the firsts, the one he’s proudest is being the first openly bisexual state legislator.
NY elects two openly gay Black men to Congress
New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.
New York Democrats Mondaire Jones and Ritchie Torres have become the first openly gay Black men to be elected to Congress.
Prop. 16: California's affirmative action measure fails
Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.
Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.
Affirmative action effort in California faces uphill battle; polling shows Prop. 16 is struggling
But public polling indicates that Proposition 16 is struggling, suggesting that voters may not be ready to repeal a quarter-century-old ban on affirmative action
But public polling indicates that Proposition 16 is struggling, suggesting that voters may not be ready to repeal a quarter-century-old ban on affirmative action
Culture Conversations: Young leaders supporting voting efforts
With the 2020 US presidential election just days away, in this episode, Culture Conversations focuses on young leaders supporting voter efforts.
With the 2020 US presidential election just days away, in this episode, Culture Conversations focuses on young leaders supporting voter efforts.
Governor: California's process for imposing death penalty 'infected by racism'
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
Kushner says Black people must ‘want to be successful’
“President Trump’s policies are the policies that can help people break out of the problems that they’re complaining about, but he can’t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful,” Kushner said during an interview.
“President Trump’s policies are the policies that can help people break out of the problems that they’re complaining about, but he can’t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful,” Kushner said during an interview.
Archbishop of Washington named first African-American cardinal
It's another historic moment for Archbishop Gregory, who moved to Washington last year.
It's another historic moment for Archbishop Gregory, who moved to Washington last year.
Voters claims entry was denied due to 'Black Lives Matter' face mask
A woman claims she was initially denied entry at a Fulton County Voting Precinct because she was wearing a ‘Black Lives Matter’ face mask.
A woman claims she was initially denied entry at a Fulton County Voting Precinct because she was wearing a ‘Black Lives Matter’ face mask.
Culture Conversations: Revolt TV owned by Sean 'Diddy' Combs relaunches 'Vote Or Die' campaign
Sean "Diddy" Combs has relaunched his "Vote or Die!" campaign for the 2020 presidential election, with a slew of new initiatives, in partnership with his hip-hop network Revolt TV.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has relaunched his "Vote or Die!" campaign for the 2020 presidential election, with a slew of new initiatives, in partnership with his hip-hop network Revolt TV.
Opponents in Utah governor’s race appear in joint ads calling for civility
Democratic candidate Chris Peterson and Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, stand together in joint ads to set “an example to the nation.”
Democratic candidate Chris Peterson and Utah Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, a Republican, stand together in joint ads to set “an example to the nation.”
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Starbucks praises Black barista's response to mask-eschewing customer who yelled ‘f--- Black Lives Matter'
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.
Family of Secoriea Turner suing city of Atlanta for $16 million
The parents of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Atlanta on July 4 by armed protesters at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta.
The parents of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Atlanta on July 4 by armed protesters at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta.
Poll worker fired for turning away voters with Black Lives Matter shirts
A poll worker in Memphis, Tennessee, has been fired after turning away early voters who were wearing "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" shirts, an elections official said Monday.
A poll worker in Memphis, Tennessee, has been fired after turning away early voters who were wearing "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" shirts, an elections official said Monday.
PD: 18 people arrested after downtown Phoenix protest against police brutality
According to officials, protesters were blocking traffic, knocking barricades into the street, and throwing "incendiary devices" at police officers.
According to officials, protesters were blocking traffic, knocking barricades into the street, and throwing "incendiary devices" at police officers.
New excavation to begin at cemetery, looking for victims of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
On May 31 and June 1 in 1921, a white mob attacked Tulsa's Black Wall Street, killing an estimated 300 people and wounding 800 more while robbing and burning businesses, homes and churches.
On May 31 and June 1 in 1921, a white mob attacked Tulsa's Black Wall Street, killing an estimated 300 people and wounding 800 more while robbing and burning businesses, homes and churches.
Women’s March 2020: What you need to know
Three years ago, D.C. was the epicenter of the largest protest in modern history as millions of protesters took to the streets for Women’s Marches.
Three years ago, D.C. was the epicenter of the largest protest in modern history as millions of protesters took to the streets for Women’s Marches.
Culture Conversations: Lincoln Project's Rina Shah and mail-in voting survival guide
In this week's episode, we speak to Rina Shah of the Lincoln Project and also share a mail-in voter survival guide for the upcoming US presidential election featuring a special panel.
In this week's episode, we speak to Rina Shah of the Lincoln Project and also share a mail-in voter survival guide for the upcoming US presidential election featuring a special panel.
Barbie takes stand against racism in latest vlog
The Mattel doll got animated about addressing racial bias and discrimination in a new video posted on the Barbie YouTube page, in a discussion with her pal Nikki, a Black doll.
The Mattel doll got animated about addressing racial bias and discrimination in a new video posted on the Barbie YouTube page, in a discussion with her pal Nikki, a Black doll.