Henrietta Lacks' hometown to build statue of her to replace Robert E. Lee monument
Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer and received treatment from doctors, who removed and studied her cells without her permission. Lacks was the source of a living cell line used in medical research, known as "HeLa" cells.
Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer and received treatment from doctors, who removed and studied her cells without her permission. Lacks was the source of a living cell line used in medical research, known as "HeLa" cells.
'Avatar 2' guilty of 'cultural appropriation,' film critic claims in ridiculed tweet
Film critic Kathia Woods offered what many called an "offensive" and "racist" take by claiming that the "Avatar" film series is an example of "cultural appropriation."
Film critic Kathia Woods offered what many called an "offensive" and "racist" take by claiming that the "Avatar" film series is an example of "cultural appropriation."
1st-in-nation California reparations task force dives into what is owed
A first-in-the-nation task force began deliberations in Oakland to quantify how financial compensation might be calculated and what might be required to prove eligibility.
A first-in-the-nation task force began deliberations in Oakland to quantify how financial compensation might be calculated and what might be required to prove eligibility.
California reparations task force to talk eligibility in Oakland
California’s committee to study reparations for African Americans will meet in Oakland Wednesday to discuss what form reparations could take and eligibility requirements to receive possible payments.
California’s committee to study reparations for African Americans will meet in Oakland Wednesday to discuss what form reparations could take and eligibility requirements to receive possible payments.
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend settles lawsuits over deadly shooting during police raid
The city of Louisville agreed to pay $2 million to settle lawsuits filed by Kenneth Walker. Police knocked down Breonna Taylor's door the night of the deadly raid, and Walker fired a shot from a gun, hitting one of the officers.
The city of Louisville agreed to pay $2 million to settle lawsuits filed by Kenneth Walker. Police knocked down Breonna Taylor's door the night of the deadly raid, and Walker fired a shot from a gun, hitting one of the officers.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
West Hollywood community commemorates 'World AIDS Day'
The City of West Hollywood held several events to recognize World Aids Day, which is observed every December 1.
The City of West Hollywood held several events to recognize World Aids Day, which is observed every December 1.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Democrats
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Dad of Blaze Bernstein, college student killed in apparent hate crime, explains how giving is key to happiness
The holidays are seen as a time of giving and one Orange County dad says that is the key to happiness.
The holidays are seen as a time of giving and one Orange County dad says that is the key to happiness.
Colorado gay bar shooting suspect facing murder, hate crime charges
The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.
The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.
Disneyland, Disney World add dolls in wheelchairs to 'It's a Small World' attraction
This is the first time in Disneyland's 67-year history that an attraction has included a character in a wheelchair.
This is the first time in Disneyland's 67-year history that an attraction has included a character in a wheelchair.
U.S. Vets career center opens in Inglewood
For the second year in a row, FOX joined the "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for U.S. vets.
For the second year in a row, FOX joined the "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for U.S. vets.
Anthony McClain death: Pasadena PD Board rules officers didn't violate policy in use of force arrest
The Pasadena Police Department said the internal review of the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Anthony McClain found the officers did not violate the department’s policy in the use-of-force arrest.
The Pasadena Police Department said the internal review of the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Anthony McClain found the officers did not violate the department’s policy in the use-of-force arrest.
No US-born Black players on expected World Series rosters for the 1st time since 1950
Only once since Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947 has there been a World Series without at least one Black player. It happened in 1950 when the New York Yankees played the Phillies.
Only once since Jackie Robinson broke the Major League Baseball color barrier in 1947 has there been a World Series without at least one Black player. It happened in 1950 when the New York Yankees played the Phillies.
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.