Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Historic South LA church goes up in flames
The church was built in 1896 for the Haven Methodist Episcopal congregation and was the center of the prohibition movement in Los Angeles in the early years of the 20th century.
The church was built in 1896 for the Haven Methodist Episcopal congregation and was the center of the prohibition movement in Los Angeles in the early years of the 20th century.
Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
Jackie Robinson remembered around MLB on 77th anniversary of him breaking baseball’s color barrier
Major League Baseball marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport’s color barrier on Monday.
Major League Baseball marked the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport’s color barrier on Monday.
Ed Dwight, first US Black astronaut candidate, will finally get to space with Blue Origin at 90 years old
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
California minor league baseball team faces discrimination lawsuit for holding ladies night promotion
The Fresno Grizzlies, a minor league affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, faced a discrimination lawsuit over a "Ladies Night" promotion from last season.
The Fresno Grizzlies, a minor league affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, faced a discrimination lawsuit over a "Ladies Night" promotion from last season.
North Face offers discount for customers who take 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' course
The North Face offers a discount to customers if they take the hour-long course and agree to take part in racial justice activism.
The North Face offers a discount to customers if they take the hour-long course and agree to take part in racial justice activism.
Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute
Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.
Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.
'Teacher Village Initiative' aims to recruit more Black men as teachers
Data shows Black men are severely underrepresented in the teaching profession. A South LA couple has launched a trailblazing program that hopes to change that.
Data shows Black men are severely underrepresented in the teaching profession. A South LA couple has launched a trailblazing program that hopes to change that.
Female umpire Jen Pawol gets MLB spring training assignment
Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.
Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.
Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.
Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
MLK Day 2024: 10 timeless Martin Luther King Jr. quotes to honor civil rights icon
The reverend and civil rights icon would have turned 95 this year.
The reverend and civil rights icon would have turned 95 this year.
California Thai restaurant makes comeback after false dog meat claim
David Rasavong's restaurant Love & Thai had only been open for seven months when a so-called animal welfare crusader implied that a dog tied up at a nearby home was going to be served on the menu.
David Rasavong's restaurant Love & Thai had only been open for seven months when a so-called animal welfare crusader implied that a dog tied up at a nearby home was going to be served on the menu.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson slams company's 'whole diversity and inclusion thing'
“You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in,” former CEO Chip Wilson told Forbes.
“You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in,” former CEO Chip Wilson told Forbes.
New California laws 2024: Gender-neutral toy sections required at stores
California retail stores with more than 500 employees will soon face fines for failing to offer "gender-neutral" toy sections.
California retail stores with more than 500 employees will soon face fines for failing to offer "gender-neutral" toy sections.
Fighting for equality: New bill aims to remove marriage penalties for disability community
Contrary to common belief, marriage equality is not a reality for disabled people in the U.S. due to an existing penalty associated with getting married.
Contrary to common belief, marriage equality is not a reality for disabled people in the U.S. due to an existing penalty associated with getting married.
Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
Black Americans anticipate dealing with racism during a doctor’s visit, survey finds
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller, met with mixed emotions
The release of Mattel's Wilma Mankiller Barbie doll was met with mixed reactions as some members of the Cherokee nation also pointed out the Cherokee language on the box was wrong. One of the symbols used translated to "Chicken" and not "Cherokee."
The release of Mattel's Wilma Mankiller Barbie doll was met with mixed reactions as some members of the Cherokee nation also pointed out the Cherokee language on the box was wrong. One of the symbols used translated to "Chicken" and not "Cherokee."