Celebrating Passover in changing times
Jews across the world are celebrating Passover this week. FOX 11's Hal Eisner is live from Studio City with more on what Passover means this year.
Jews across the world are celebrating Passover this week. FOX 11's Hal Eisner is live from Studio City with more on what Passover means this year.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
What’s the next step for Black reparations in San Francisco?
The state of California and the cities of Boston and San Francisco are among jurisdictions trying to atone not just for chattel slavery, but for decades of racist policies and laws that systemically denied Black Americans access to property, education and the ability to build generational wealth.
The state of California and the cities of Boston and San Francisco are among jurisdictions trying to atone not just for chattel slavery, but for decades of racist policies and laws that systemically denied Black Americans access to property, education and the ability to build generational wealth.
San Francisco lawmakers consider funding reparations for slavery: $5 million per Black person
San Francisco could become the first major U.S. city to fund reparations for slavery and systemic racism as the idea gains traction across the country.
San Francisco could become the first major U.S. city to fund reparations for slavery and systemic racism as the idea gains traction across the country.
Californians await key decisions from reparations task force
After two hours of intense debate, the task force voted unanimously in favor of an agency that would provide certain services to descendants of Black enslaved people while overseeing groups that provide other services.
After two hours of intense debate, the task force voted unanimously in favor of an agency that would provide certain services to descendants of Black enslaved people while overseeing groups that provide other services.
Black Vietnam veteran receives Medal of Honor after nearly 60-year wait
Retired Col. Paris Davis was one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat during the Vietnam War.
Retired Col. Paris Davis was one of the first Black officers to lead a Special Forces team in combat during the Vietnam War.
MedTech Color investing in Black, brown leaders in medical technology world
Only 10% of the active physicians in the United States are people of color. With figures like that in mind a nonprofit called MedTech Color is investing in Black and brown entrepreneurs in the world of medical technology.
Only 10% of the active physicians in the United States are people of color. With figures like that in mind a nonprofit called MedTech Color is investing in Black and brown entrepreneurs in the world of medical technology.
Blind social media star Molly Burke shatters stigmas: 'Show the person behind the blindness'
Molly Burke is challenging the way people see beauty. The blind social media star is on a mission to educate people about the common misconceptions about blindness, advocate for universal and accessible design and normalize and humanize disability.
Molly Burke is challenging the way people see beauty. The blind social media star is on a mission to educate people about the common misconceptions about blindness, advocate for universal and accessible design and normalize and humanize disability.
‘1619 Project’ creator Nikole Hannah-Jones hopes docuseries sparks discussion
"The 1619 Project" docuseries creator Nikole Hannah-Jones says she expected criticism but didn’t predict how ugly it’s gotten.
"The 1619 Project" docuseries creator Nikole Hannah-Jones says she expected criticism but didn’t predict how ugly it’s gotten.
Black History Month: USC students discuss social, political and racial justice issues
During a recent meeting, community members questioned a two-party system.
During a recent meeting, community members questioned a two-party system.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.