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.”
Plessy v. Ferguson: Man at center of landmark case on verge of pardon
The state Board of Pardons' unanimous decision to clear theHomer Plessy’s record of a conviction now goes to Gov. John Bel Edwards, who has final say over the pardon.
The state Board of Pardons' unanimous decision to clear theHomer Plessy’s record of a conviction now goes to Gov. John Bel Edwards, who has final say over the pardon.
BLM threatens 'riots, bloodshed' in NYC if Adams brings back police unit, mayor-elect responds
A Black Lives Matter leader is vowing there will be "riots" and "bloodshed" if Mayor-elect Eric Adams reinstates the NYPD's controversial anti-crime unit.
A Black Lives Matter leader is vowing there will be "riots" and "bloodshed" if Mayor-elect Eric Adams reinstates the NYPD's controversial anti-crime unit.
White LA mother accused of human trafficking Black daughter on Southwest Airlines flight
A white mother from Los Angeles says she was stopped by police and accused of human trafficking her 10-year-old biological biracial daughter by a Southwest Airlines flight attendant.
A white mother from Los Angeles says she was stopped by police and accused of human trafficking her 10-year-old biological biracial daughter by a Southwest Airlines flight attendant.
What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Judge rules 1 Black juror, 11 whites to hear trial over Ahmaud Arbery killing
A judge will seat one Black juror and 11 whites to decide the trial of the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, despite prosecutors’ objections that several Black potential jurors were cut because of their race.
A judge will seat one Black juror and 11 whites to decide the trial of the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, despite prosecutors’ objections that several Black potential jurors were cut because of their race.
New autopsy rejects Louisiana State Police claim Ronald Greene died in crash
A reexamined autopsy ordered by the FBI in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene has rejected the Louisiana State Police claim that a car crash caused his fatal injuries.
A reexamined autopsy ordered by the FBI in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene has rejected the Louisiana State Police claim that a car crash caused his fatal injuries.
Beverly Hills PD task force accused of targeting Black people on Rodeo Drive
Attorneys say that 89% of those arrested by the Rodeo Drive Task Force were Black and want the California Attorney General to investigate their findings. “You need to take action. There needs to be an investigation to continue to bring Black citizens forward,” Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump said.
Attorneys say that 89% of those arrested by the Rodeo Drive Task Force were Black and want the California Attorney General to investigate their findings. “You need to take action. There needs to be an investigation to continue to bring Black citizens forward,” Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump said.
‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
Jury selection begins in Ahmaud Arbery murder trial
Monday is the start of jury selection and it’s one of the largest Glynn County has seen.
Monday is the start of jury selection and it’s one of the largest Glynn County has seen.
Chargers coach Brandon Staley's moving response to Gruden email scandal draws Ted Lasso comparisons
Chargers coach Brandon Staley's moving response to the Jon Gruden email scandal drew Ted Lasso comparisons on social media.
Chargers coach Brandon Staley's moving response to the Jon Gruden email scandal drew Ted Lasso comparisons on social media.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg monument to be built in Van Nuys
Los Angeles city leaders are giving the green light to install a monument honoring late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Los Angeles city leaders are giving the green light to install a monument honoring late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
‘Loved and accepted just the way you are,’ Biden says on National Coming Out Day
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Columbus Day: Natives, Italian Americans divided over explorer's legacy
Columbus Day is highlighting the divide between those who treasure the explorer as a representative of Italian Americans’ history and those mortified by annual tributes that ignore the native people whose lives and culture were forever changed by colonialism.
Columbus Day is highlighting the divide between those who treasure the explorer as a representative of Italian Americans’ history and those mortified by annual tributes that ignore the native people whose lives and culture were forever changed by colonialism.
Traumatized by his time at Tesla, ex-worker awarded $137M now drives bus for AC Transit
A former Tesla contractor asked for $101 million in damages for racial abuse he said he endured while working for the electric car maker. Instead, a jury in San Francisco ordered Telsa to pay him $137 million.
A former Tesla contractor asked for $101 million in damages for racial abuse he said he endured while working for the electric car maker. Instead, a jury in San Francisco ordered Telsa to pay him $137 million.
UCLA professor under fire after refusing to grade Black students more leniently in wake of George Floyd death
A professor is suing UCLA after his email rejecting a student's request to grade Black students more leniently in the wake of the George Floyd death prompted an investigation.
A professor is suing UCLA after his email rejecting a student's request to grade Black students more leniently in the wake of the George Floyd death prompted an investigation.
Newsom signs bill advancing LA County's return of Bruce's Beach to descendants of Black couple
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that will help clear the way for Los Angeles County to return a piece of Manhattan Beach coastline to the descendants of a Black family who had the land stripped away by the city nearly a century ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that will help clear the way for Los Angeles County to return a piece of Manhattan Beach coastline to the descendants of a Black family who had the land stripped away by the city nearly a century ago.