‘Queen of salsa’ Celia Cruz to appear on US quarter
Celia Cruz is one of many women being featured on U.S. quarters as part of the American Women Quarters Program. Here are the other women honorees announced for next year’s coins.
New Pasadena bookstore to open in honor of author Octavia Butler
A new Black-owned bookstore opening February 18th in Pasadena pays homage to Pasadena's pride and joy, scifi-writer Octavia Butler.
Black Americans weigh in on what’s needed to overcome racial inequality
Many say key institutions would need to be rebuilt, and that voting is one of the most effective ways to bring about change.
Black History Month 2023 theme highlights Black resistance in America
Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses the theme for Black History Month.
Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
NBA to celebrate MLK Day with games, events Monday
The NBA will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full schedule of games to commemorate the national holiday.
MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Keenan Anderson: BLM co-founder claims cousin was ‘killed by LAPD’ in Venice
An investigation is underway by the Los Angeles Police Department after a Black man died in police custody hours after a physical altercation with officers in West LA's Venice neighborhood earlier this month.
'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp comes out as gay in TikTok video
"Stranger Things" star Noah Schnapp has come out as gay via announcement on social media.
Heirs of Black couple to sell Bruce’s Beach back to LA County for $20M
Nearly six months after the Manhattan Beach property was returned, the Bruce Family announced their decision to sell the property back to Los Angeles County for $20 million.
Henrietta Lacks' hometown to build statue of her to replace Robert E. Lee monument
Henrietta Lacks was diagnosed with cervical cancer and received treatment from doctors, who removed and studied her cells without her permission. Lacks was the source of a living cell line used in medical research, known as "HeLa" cells.
'Avatar 2' guilty of 'cultural appropriation,' film critic claims in ridiculed tweet
Film critic Kathia Woods offered what many called an "offensive" and "racist" take by claiming that the "Avatar" film series is an example of "cultural appropriation."
1st-in-nation California reparations task force dives into what is owed
A first-in-the-nation task force began deliberations in Oakland to quantify how financial compensation might be calculated and what might be required to prove eligibility.
California reparations task force to talk eligibility in Oakland
California’s committee to study reparations for African Americans will meet in Oakland Wednesday to discuss what form reparations could take and eligibility requirements to receive possible payments.
Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend settles lawsuits over deadly shooting during police raid
The city of Louisville agreed to pay $2 million to settle lawsuits filed by Kenneth Walker. Police knocked down Breonna Taylor's door the night of the deadly raid, and Walker fired a shot from a gun, hitting one of the officers.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
West Hollywood community commemorates 'World AIDS Day'
The City of West Hollywood held several events to recognize World Aids Day, which is observed every December 1.
Hakeem Jeffries elected to lead House Democrats
House Democrats ushered in a new generation of leaders on Wednesday with Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected to be the first Black American to head a major political party in Congress.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Dad of Blaze Bernstein, college student killed in apparent hate crime, explains how giving is key to happiness
The holidays are seen as a time of giving and one Orange County dad says that is the key to happiness.