Protesters disrupt LA City Council meeting amid racism scandal
Hundreds of rowdy protesters gathered at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles to make their voices heard after a scandal involving racist comments made by former LA City Council president Nury Martinez.
Hundreds of rowdy protesters gathered at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles to make their voices heard after a scandal involving racist comments made by former LA City Council president Nury Martinez.
Meet the HBCU alum who helped formerly unhoused teen into college
We've told you about Jeremiah Armstead, a basketball player, and the mad dash to get him out of homelessness. Now, meet the man who made college happen.
We've told you about Jeremiah Armstead, a basketball player, and the mad dash to get him out of homelessness. Now, meet the man who made college happen.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to make Supreme Court debut in brief ceremony Friday
The ceremony includes a reading of the proclamation appointing Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Jackson will also repeat the oath she took when she formally joined the court in June, following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.
The ceremony includes a reading of the proclamation appointing Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Jackson will also repeat the oath she took when she formally joined the court in June, following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.
Elijah McClain died due to sedative, restraint, amended autopsy says
A Black man died after a police encounter in a Denver suburb in 2019 because he was injected with a powerful sedative after being forcibly restrained.
A Black man died after a police encounter in a Denver suburb in 2019 because he was injected with a powerful sedative after being forcibly restrained.
Los Angeles kicks off inaugural ‘LA for All’ week to combat hate crimes
"LA For All" is part of the LA Civil Rights Department's anti-hate PSA campaign. Created in 2021 amid a rise in hate crimes across Los Angeles and the country, it includes 18 languages and has been displayed on over 5,000 ad spaces in the city.
"LA For All" is part of the LA Civil Rights Department's anti-hate PSA campaign. Created in 2021 amid a rise in hate crimes across Los Angeles and the country, it includes 18 languages and has been displayed on over 5,000 ad spaces in the city.
The Academy apologies to Native American activist 50 years later
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued a long-awaited apology to Native American activist Sacheen Littlefeather. In 1973, she became the first Native woman to stand onstage at the Academy Awards ceremony, on behalf of Marlon Brando.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences issued a long-awaited apology to Native American activist Sacheen Littlefeather. In 1973, she became the first Native woman to stand onstage at the Academy Awards ceremony, on behalf of Marlon Brando.
Bank of America tests no-down-payment mortgages for homebuyers in Black, Latino neighborhoods
The program – called the Community Affordable Loan Solution – will be available to people in certain predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
The program – called the Community Affordable Loan Solution – will be available to people in certain predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhoods.
Developer speaks out about sale of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza
A Black real estate developer who wanted to buy the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza says the bidding process was unfair.
A Black real estate developer who wanted to buy the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza says the bidding process was unfair.
Remembering Nichelle Nichols: Flowers placed on Walk of Fame star
Flowers will be placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of Nichelle Nichols Monday, two days after the actress died at the age of 89.
Flowers will be placed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame star of Nichelle Nichols Monday, two days after the actress died at the age of 89.
Remembering Bill Russell: Heartwarming videos of Kobe Bryant with fellow NBA icon resurface
As the world of sports continues to mourn the loss of Bill Russell, videos of legendary Laker Kobe Bryant opening up his close relationship with the fellow NBA icon have resurfaced.
As the world of sports continues to mourn the loss of Bill Russell, videos of legendary Laker Kobe Bryant opening up his close relationship with the fellow NBA icon have resurfaced.
Oakland man faces racism during abroad program at Cambridge and responds with an incredible teaching moment
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
A 22-year-old Oakland tech prodigy and entrepreneur became a victim of a shocking and disturbing act of racism while taking part in a summer program at the University of Cambridge. He responded by using his tech skills to call out the perpetrator while also taking the opportunity to educate and inspire.
Mortgage company owned by Warren Buffet discriminated against Black homebuyers, DOJ says
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
Bruce's Beach returned to heirs of Black couple
Justice prevailed for the heirs of the Black couple who had a beachfront property stolen from them nearly a century ago.
Justice prevailed for the heirs of the Black couple who had a beachfront property stolen from them nearly a century ago.
'We won't accept that': Family seen in viral Sesame Place video accuses park of discrimination
A family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination spoke publicly at a press conference in New York and called for the firing of the employee seen in the viral video with the two girls.
A family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination spoke publicly at a press conference in New York and called for the firing of the employee seen in the viral video with the two girls.
House votes for protections for same-sex and interracial marriages
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Democrats argued intensely in favor of enshrining marriage equality in federal law, while Republicans steered clear of openly rejecting gay marriage.
Sesame Place facing discrimination complaints as more videos are shared
After a video showing two children being seemingly ignored by a character at Sesame Place went viral, more videos are surfacing, sparking discrimination allegations against the Pennsylvania theme park.
After a video showing two children being seemingly ignored by a character at Sesame Place went viral, more videos are surfacing, sparking discrimination allegations against the Pennsylvania theme park.
Jackie Robinson’s legacy looms over All-Star Game in LA
Robinson’s presence will loom large over Tuesday’s All-Star game at Dodger Stadium, where the Hall of Famer is honored with a statue.
Robinson’s presence will loom large over Tuesday’s All-Star game at Dodger Stadium, where the Hall of Famer is honored with a statue.
Sesame Place facing backlash after woman posts video of 2 girls being ignored by theme park character
A mother is speaking out on social media after she says a theme park character at Sesame Place ignored her children and greeted others. Sesame Place has since released a statement, but the mother alleges the park is just trying to save their appearance.
A mother is speaking out on social media after she says a theme park character at Sesame Place ignored her children and greeted others. Sesame Place has since released a statement, but the mother alleges the park is just trying to save their appearance.
Montana rejects new library logo over similarity to pride flag
The commission that oversees the Montana State Library has rejected a proposed new logo after a member said the main feature brought to mind a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag.
The commission that oversees the Montana State Library has rejected a proposed new logo after a member said the main feature brought to mind a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag.
Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as 1st Black woman on Supreme Court
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially became the U.S. Supreme Court’s 116th justice following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially became the U.S. Supreme Court’s 116th justice following the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.