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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Black Pasadena Police officer files racial discrimination lawsuit against employer
Officer Taisyn Crutchfield filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the Pasadena Police Department. Her goal has always been to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the inner-city community.
US Army is overturning century-old convictions of 110 Black soldiers
In 1917, the Buffalo Soldiers, an all-Black Third Battalion in the U.S. Army U.S. Army's 24th Infantry Regiment, marched into Houston, where clashes erupted after racial provocations. Approximately 110 soldiers were later found guilty in the largest murder trial in U.S. history.
Nonprofit inspires Black boys to become lifelong readers
Research shows young Black boys are especially vulnerable when it comes to reading proficiency. A nonprofit organization has a mission to inspire them to become lifelong readers.
Book illustrates how Black culture drives language
That new word you just heard on social media is probably connected to something Black Americans have been saying for generations.
Sony unveils new video game controller for disabled gamers
Sony’s new Access Controller will go on sale worldwide on Dec. 6 and cost $90 in the U.S.
LA elementary schools to celebrate National Coming Out Day with a week of LGBTQ+ lessons
Starting Monday, LAUSD elementary schools will participate in a week-long celebration of 'National Coming Out Day.'
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado raises possibilities other Black coaches can get opportunities
Currently, there are only 14 Black head coaches roaming the sidelines at 133 college FBS programs, while roughly half the players are Black.
California kids could become 'wards of the state' under new gender affirmation rule, mom warns: 'Dangerous'
Parental rights advocates warn the policy could jeopardize parental custody rights because they disagree with the child's decision to identify with a gender that does not correspond with their biological sex.