Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name

“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.

Cherokee chief asks Jeep to stop using its tribe's name

“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.

Pandemic creates opportunities for Chinese New Year artists

Eleven oxen will help welcome in the new zodiac year and will be on display from February third until March 14. Each one is designed and painted by local artists.

Charges dropped for Buffalo officers seen shoving elderly protester

Criminal charges have been dropped against two police officers seen on video last spring shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground in Buffalo.

In Depth: Black History Month, medical distrust and civil rights

Hal is joined by Dr. Victor Waters, the Chief Medical Officer of St. Bernardine’s Medical Center in San Bernardino. Dr. Waters explains the historic mistrust of the medical profession that the Black community has carried for generations.

Ohio police officer charged with murder in shooting death of Andre Hill

A white Ohio police officer was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge in the latest fallout following the December shooting death of 47-year-old Andre Hill, a Black man, the state's attorney general said.

LA’s ‘Kobbler King’ celebrates 27 years on baking table throne

A South Los Angeles man has baked his way to the top and has been in business for nearly 30 years. His waffles and desserts take decadence to a new level. 

Stacey Abrams nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Biracial figure skater advocates for social justice, representation in the sport

His moving performances have glided onto social media feeds. Three years after retiring from the competitive world, professional figure skater Elladj Balde has become a viral sensation — with a modern spin on the sport.

LA City Council passes motions aimed at equitable vaccine distribution

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed two motions on Wednesday with the goal of making Los Angeles' vaccine distribution equitable and inoculating low-income communities of color.

Biden orders DOJ to end reliance on private prisons as part of executive actions on racial equity

As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.

Senate confirms Austin as US’ first Black secretary of defense

With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.

Kaiser Permanente announces multimillion dollar pledge to 10 SoCal health equity organizations

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, Kaiser Permanente Monday announced $8.15 million in funding for 40 nonprofit and community-based organizations across the country, including 10 in Southern California, that operate programs that address systemic racism and its accompanying trauma on individuals and communities of color.

'We Are One': Biden-Harris inaugural event will celebrate Black resiliency in America

The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event Tuesday evening that will celebrate the nation’s diversity ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

COVID-19 concerns prompt 2 separate trials in George Floyd case

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will stand trial alone in March in the death of George Floyd while the other three ex-officers charged in the case will be tried together in August.