Georgia teen accepted into 48 colleges, earns over $600K in scholarships
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Kenyari Sawyer, a 4.0 senior in Albany, Georgia, was accepted into 48 universities and colleges and received more than $600,000 in scholarships.
Senate presses ahead with voting rights debate: Here's what the legislation would do
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
The Senate on Tuesday is set to debate legislation that combines the two major voting bills, the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022: US events honor civil rights leader
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being honored on Monday with an annual service in Atlanta, as well as many other parades, marches and volunteer opportunities throughout the U.S.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is being honored on Monday with an annual service in Atlanta, as well as many other parades, marches and volunteer opportunities throughout the U.S.
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous quotes as America honors his legacy
America remembers the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. Here are some of his most famous quotes, and where they came from.
America remembers the life and legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. Here are some of his most famous quotes, and where they came from.
Several MLK events planned in the Los Angeles area
Los Angeles' premier annual event to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- the Kingdom Day Parade in South LA -- has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still a number of MLK- related events set for the Monday holiday.
Los Angeles' premier annual event to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- the Kingdom Day Parade in South LA -- has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still a number of MLK- related events set for the Monday holiday.
NBA commemorates MLK Day with games and celebrations
The NBA is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and games on the national holiday.
The NBA is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and games on the national holiday.
This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Maya Angelou becomes 1st Black woman featured on US quarter
A new U.S. quarter featuring the late poet Maya Angelou went into circulation on Monday, the U.S. Mint announced.
A new U.S. quarter featuring the late poet Maya Angelou went into circulation on Monday, the U.S. Mint announced.
'A Doll Like Me': Helping children with disabilities feel seen through personalized dolls
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
LASD faces civil rights lawsuit after video shows deputies hitting Black man in the head
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is facing a federal civil rights lawsuit after video showed deputies holding a Black man to the ground and hitting him in the head multiple times.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is facing a federal civil rights lawsuit after video showed deputies holding a Black man to the ground and hitting him in the head multiple times.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Santa gets a boyfriend in Norway postal service Christmas ad
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
Ahmaud Arbery's family reacts to guilty verdicts: 'I never thought this day would come'
Wanda Cooper-Jones spoke to a crowd on the courthouse steps minutes after hearing three men accused of killing her son, Ahmaud Arbery, were found guilty of murder.
Wanda Cooper-Jones spoke to a crowd on the courthouse steps minutes after hearing three men accused of killing her son, Ahmaud Arbery, were found guilty of murder.
Ahmaud Arbery murder trial: Jury dismissed for night, deliberations continue Wednesday morning
The jury asked the judge to go a little late into the evening, but a little before 6:30 p.m. was dismissed for the night. They are expected to pick up deliberations early Wednesday morning.
The jury asked the judge to go a little late into the evening, but a little before 6:30 p.m. was dismissed for the night. They are expected to pick up deliberations early Wednesday morning.
'Unite the Right' civil trial verdict: Jury awards victims $26M in damages
A jury has ordered 17 white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay $26 million in damages over violence that erupted during the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville.
A jury has ordered 17 white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay $26 million in damages over violence that erupted during the deadly 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville.
Tennis icon Billie Jean King looks back on legacy on and off the court
Monday marked Billie Jean King's 78th birthday. Yet, the athlete who won 39 Grand Slams during her historic tennis career, is still moving at a dizzying pace.
Monday marked Billie Jean King's 78th birthday. Yet, the athlete who won 39 Grand Slams during her historic tennis career, is still moving at a dizzying pace.
Julius Jones: Oklahoma governor commutes death sentence on day of scheduled execution
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has agreed to commute the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, who was convicted of murder for a 1999 killing.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has agreed to commute the death sentence of condemned inmate Julius Jones, who was convicted of murder for a 1999 killing.
Women's Entrepreneurship Day: Mom business owners working together to share in the success
"Moms, we know our daily routine, we know what we need to do. And then we’re business owners on top of it, that’s like another baby on top of it. So we connect."
"Moms, we know our daily routine, we know what we need to do. And then we’re business owners on top of it, that’s like another baby on top of it. So we connect."
Son of Black man killed by California police settles $1.3M lawsuit
Kenneth Ross Jr., 25, was killed by police in 2018 after officers responded to reports of a man firing his weapon in a park in Gardena. His death also prompted calls for police reform.
Kenneth Ross Jr., 25, was killed by police in 2018 after officers responded to reports of a man firing his weapon in a park in Gardena. His death also prompted calls for police reform.
Meet Ji-Young: 'Sesame Street' debuts 1st Asian American muppet
At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet on “Sesame Street.”
At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet on “Sesame Street.”