Kamala Harris could become the first female president after years of breaking racial and gender barriers
Harris is the first woman, Black person and person of South Asian descent to serve as vice president.
Arizona woman competes to be Ms. Wheelchair America: 'There's nothing I can't do'
An Arizona woman is hoping to take home a national crown for our state in a pageant like no other. “There's nothing I can't do. I just gotta do it a different way."
What the Crown Act means for people of color | National Crown Day
July 3 is National Crown Day – a day commemorating the signing of the first Crown Act legislation in the country. It's designed to protect Black children and adults who wear their natural hair without fear of discrimination at work or school.
Transgender prison inmate assaulted by Arizona cellmate gets $10K judgment in civil rights suit
A transgender woman who was assaulted by a male inmate while housed in a men’s unit at an Arizona penitentiary has won a $10,000 judgment in a federal civil rights lawsuit.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
History of the rainbow Pride flag
The rainbow pride flag, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, symbolizes LGBTQ+ pride, diversity, and acceptance, evolving over time with variations like the Progress Pride Flag to represent broader inclusivity, especially as millions celebrate Pride Month globally.
Pilot union suggests replacing masculine terms like 'cockpit,' 'father' for DEI inclusivity
The world's largest airline pilot union suggested airmen and women stop using terms purportedly offensive to women and LGBTQ individuals, calling out terms like "cockpit" as non-inclusive.
San Francisco 1st major city to offer 'sanctuary' for transgender people
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors declared the city a sanctuary city for people who are transgender, gender non-conforming, intersex, and Two Spirt, a Pan-Indian term describing people who are neither male nor female.
Why is June 12 called 'Loving Day?'
Loving Day marks the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling to legalize interracial marriages.
8 Black men removed from American Airlines flight for 'body odor,' lawsuit claims
American Airlines is facing a discrimination lawsuit after eight Black men - all of whom had flown separately - were removed from a flight over "body odor" complaints.
Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space at 90 years old
Not only did Ed Dwight finally get to space 60 years later with Blue Origin, but he’s also the new record-holder for the oldest person in space.
Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
What's changed after 20 years of same-sex marriage in the US
It's been 20 years since Massachusetts issued the first state-sanctioned same-sex marriage licenses in the United States.
FBI, DHS warn of increased terrorist threat to LGBTQIA+ events ahead of Pride Month
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning Americans about the threat of foreign terrorist organizations targeting LGBTQIA+-related events and venues as Pride Month kicks off in June.
Target pulls back on Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."