St. Joseph’s elects first woman and Arizona native as chief of staff: 'I hope I'm not the last'
Founded in 1895, St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. This year, there is more groundbreaking history for the hospital. The first female chief of staff has been elected.
Autism advocates stress importance of keeping loved ones secure during stressful times
The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix is breaking down research on autistic teens and the concern that some of these kids are wandering off and putting themselves in danger.
Boy Scouts of America changes name for 1st time in its 114-year history
The Boy Scouts of America is undergoing seismic changes as it addresses bankruptcy amidst a flood of sexual abuse claims.
Civil rights leader Daisy Bates, singer Johnny Cash to be honored with statues at US Capitol
Civil Rights leader Daisy Bates and Musician Johnny Cash are set to be commemorated with statues at the U.S. Capitol, representing Arkansas.
Oregon's 'The Sports Bra' bar goes nationwide, expanding women's sports viewing
An Oregon bar, "The Sports Bra," which exclusively airs women's sports, plans to expand nationwide via a franchise model just two years after its inception.
Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.
Supreme Court makes it easier to sue employers for job transfers
Workers who are transferred from one job to another against their will can now more easily sue their employers for job discrimination, even when they are not demoted or docked pay.
The reason every MLB player is wearing the same number today
April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day. Here's what that means, why it matters, and how you can celebrate at home.
Arizona State University professor details lawsuit over 'racist' DEI training: 'Compelled speech'
An Arizona State University professor is suing the school over what he believes to be a "racist" mandatory diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) course for faculty.
Father of 3 was one of the Key Bridge collapse victims, organization says
A Baltimore organization is honoring one of the victims believed to have died in the Key Bridge collapse. CASA says the husband and father of three was a member of their advocacy group.
Usher, Fantasia, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on Saturday night, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
Girls’ wrestling has become the fastest-growing high school sport in the country
Where once girls wrestled on boys teams and against boys, increasingly they are wrestling on girls teams and against girls.
North Face offers discount for customers who take 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' course
The North Face offers a discount to customers if they take the hour-long course and agree to take part in racial justice activism.
Women’s History Month 2024 celebrates advocates for ‘equity, diversity and inclusion’
Women's History Month is a time to honor the women who have made important sacrifices and contributions to society in both the past and present.
Arizona’s new voting laws that require proof of citizenship are not discriminatory, judge rules
In a ruling Thursday, U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton concluded Arizona legislators did not discriminate when they adopted the laws and the state does have an interest in preventing voter fraud and limiting voting to those individuals eligible to vote.
A Bar of Their Own — a women's sports bar — opens in Minneapolis
A bar that will exclusively air women's sports opens on March 1 in Minneapolis.
Spring training 2024: Female umpire Jen Pawol makes big league debut
This MLB spring training season, all eyes will be on Jen Pawol as she gets one step closer to becoming the MLB’s first woman umpire.
Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute
Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.