LA wildfires: Lesbian bar announces closure
The queer community around the entire country is now rallying support around the bar’s former employees, and for the remaining lesbian bar in the area.
The queer community around the entire country is now rallying support around the bar’s former employees, and for the remaining lesbian bar in the area.
Eaton Fire decimates one of LA's historic Black communities
Willie Jackson, 81, moved his family to Altadena after the Fair Housing Act was passed in the 1970s. He lost his home and everything of sentimental value in the Eaton Fire.
Willie Jackson, 81, moved his family to Altadena after the Fair Housing Act was passed in the 1970s. He lost his home and everything of sentimental value in the Eaton Fire.
Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts
Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.
Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.
List: Companies that have recently rolled back DEI policies
A number of major corporations rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies amid public pressure and criticism from some conservative activists.
A number of major corporations rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies amid public pressure and criticism from some conservative activists.
Black Beverly Hills HS students claim experiencing racism in school surrounding election week
One student told the school board that while she's dealt with racism at school in the past, during election week, "it became utterly impossible to ignore it."
One student told the school board that while she's dealt with racism at school in the past, during election week, "it became utterly impossible to ignore it."
California to remove racist term for Native American Woman from more than 30 places
The move to remove the derogatory term is set to be implemented by Jan 1.
The move to remove the derogatory term is set to be implemented by Jan 1.
'This is traumatic:' Racist text messages targeting Black SF students prompts town hall
The president of the San Francisco NAACP held a town hall on Sunday to speak out against a series of racist text messages received by students in the school district. Similar texts were also received by Black men, women and students in other parts of the country, and are being investigated by the FBI.
The president of the San Francisco NAACP held a town hall on Sunday to speak out against a series of racist text messages received by students in the school district. Similar texts were also received by Black men, women and students in other parts of the country, and are being investigated by the FBI.
Newsom vetoes California bill to help Black families reclaim taken land
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for property that was unjustly taken by the government.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill Wednesday that would have helped Black families reclaim or be compensated for property that was unjustly taken by the government.
Disability equity activists push for bill to boost transparency in California
The California state legislature has passed Disability Equity, Transparency, and Accountability Act. Now, it awaits Gavin Newsom's signature.
The California state legislature has passed Disability Equity, Transparency, and Accountability Act. Now, it awaits Gavin Newsom's signature.
Jim Harbaugh says he approached Colin Kaepernick to join Chargers coaching staff
Jim Harbaugh says he reached out to Colin Kaepernick about joining the Chargers... as a coach.
Jim Harbaugh says he reached out to Colin Kaepernick about joining the Chargers... as a coach.
San Francisco restaurant fires employee after racist slur found on receipt
A San Francisco restaurant says it has fired an employee after he left a racist message on a customer's receipt. That customer tells KTVU she was visiting the Bay Area from the East Coast, when she got the shocking message. The restaurant tells KTVU it acted immediately.
A San Francisco restaurant says it has fired an employee after he left a racist message on a customer's receipt. That customer tells KTVU she was visiting the Bay Area from the East Coast, when she got the shocking message. The restaurant tells KTVU it acted immediately.
Trump questions Kamala Harris' race during heated panel with Black journalists
Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris’ race during an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago that quickly turned hostile.
Donald Trump questioned Kamala Harris’ race during an appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago that quickly turned hostile.
Barbie unveils 1st blind doll and Black doll with Down syndrome
Both the Blind Barbie Doll and Black Barbie Doll with Down syndrome are part of its fashionista line of dolls.
Both the Blind Barbie Doll and Black Barbie Doll with Down syndrome are part of its fashionista line of dolls.
California bans school rules requiring parents be notified of child’s pronoun change
California became the first U.S. state to bar school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of their child’s gender identification change under a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California became the first U.S. state to bar school districts from requiring staff to notify parents of their child’s gender identification change under a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Leimert Park celebrates Juneteenth after festival is called off
Thousands gathered in Leimert Park Wednesday to celebrate Juneteenth, despite the fact that the official festival had been canceled.
Thousands gathered in Leimert Park Wednesday to celebrate Juneteenth, despite the fact that the official festival had been canceled.
Pilot union suggests replacing masculine terms like 'cockpit,' 'father' for DEI inclusivity
The world's largest airline pilot union suggested airmen and women stop using terms purportedly offensive to women and LGBTQ individuals, calling out terms like "cockpit" as non-inclusive.
The world's largest airline pilot union suggested airmen and women stop using terms purportedly offensive to women and LGBTQ individuals, calling out terms like "cockpit" as non-inclusive.
Why is June 12 called 'Loving Day?'
Loving Day marks the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling to legalize interracial marriages.
Loving Day marks the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s historic ruling to legalize interracial marriages.
Josh Gibson shakes up MLB records as Negro Leagues stats officially recognized
Josh Gibson has become MLB’s career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated after a three-year research project.
Josh Gibson has become MLB’s career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues records for more than 2,300 players were incorporated after a three-year research project.