Federal prosecutors allege LA County failed to comply with disability rights
Los Angeles County discriminated against persons with disabilities at vote centers in Pasadena, North Hollywood, Downey and Watts during recent elections, federal prosecutors alleged in a lawsuit claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Gardena 8-year-old starts special library for school
A Gardena 8-year-old is sharing his love of reading with others.
What is Juneteenth? The history of the newest federal holiday and how to celebrate
Here's how the Juneteenth came to be and how you can mark the occasion.
Army renames Louisiana base to honor Black WWI hero who received Medal of Honor
The renaming of the base is part of the military’s efforts to address historic racial injustice — work that included changing the names of nine Army posts that honored Confederate officers.
Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
Famed Saddleback Church rejected again by Southern Baptists for having women pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.
WeHo Pride weekend wraps up with Pride Parade
The annual WeHo Pride festival is billed as one of the largest celebrations of LGBTQ+ pride in the world.
Protest erupts outside North Hollywood elementary school amid Pride event
The LAPD stepped in as protesters and counter-protesters gathered outside Saticoy Elementary School the day of a scheduled Pride event.
3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
Diddy accuses spirits giant of racism in lawsuit over alleged neglect of vodka, tequila brands
The lawsuit alleges that Diageo treated Diddy's brands like inferior "urban" products, starving Ciroc and DeLeon of resources while heaping money on brands like George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila.
LA County raises Pride flag over Hall of Administration
Marking the beginning of Pride Month, LA County officials raised the Progress Pride Flag over the downtown Hall of Administration Thursday -- the first time a pride flag has flown over a county building.
MLB pitcher rips Dodgers for reinviting controversial anti-Catholic group to Pride Night
Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams is calling for his "fellow Catholics" to reconsider supporting the Los Angeles Dodgers following the team's decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at its upcoming Pride Night celebration.
Pride flag burned at North Hollywood elementary school amid protest
A Pride flag belonging to a transgender teacher at Saticoy Elementary School in North Hollywood was reportedly burned.
Disneyland says goodbye to iconic Splash Mountain ride
It's the official end of an era at Disneyland.
School district bars student from wearing Mexican-American flag sash at graduation
It's the latest dispute in the U.S. about what kind of cultural graduation attire is allowed at commencement ceremonies.
Anaheim mayor invites queer, trans nuns group to Angels Stadium Pride Night
Anaheim's mayor has invited a group of self-described queer and transgender nuns that was disinvited from the Los Angeles Dodgers' annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night to be her guest at the Los Angeles Angels' upcoming pride night.
NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
LA Pride pulls out of Dodgers LGBTQ+ night amid news of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence being excluded
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to face backlash ahead of the team's scheduled LGBTQ+ Pride Night celebration.
Jim Brown, all-time NFL great running back and social activist, dies at 87
Brown led the Cleveland Browns to their last NFL title in 1964 before retiring in his prime after the ’65 season to become an actor
California inmates honored at apprenticeship graduation ceremony
A group of California inmates were honored in an apprenticeship graduation ceremony.