Fort Hamilton renames Robert E. Lee street for Black war hero
A street inside New York City's only U.S. Army base now bears the name of a Black Medal of Honor recipient rather than Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
Google launches 10 shade skin tone palette to promote 'image equity'
Google says people previously felt 'lumped in' to certain racial categories
1st-ever Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids unveiled as part of Mattel’s ‘most diverse’ doll line
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
Could Tony-nominated play 'For Colored Girls...' get a reprieve from early closure?
Theater journalist Ayanna Prescod was so moved by the Broadway play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf" that she made an offer to help more women of color see the show. She had no idea a tweet would become a grassroots movement to save the show.
Karine Jean-Pierre, next White House press secretary, grew up in NY
Karine Jean-Pierre will be the next White House press secretary. She grew up in Queens and Long Island, and graduated from Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale.
Nantucket residents vote to allow everyone to go topless on beaches
The popular beach town of Nantucket is one step closer to allowing everyone to go topless on its beaches.
Yonkers firefighter is trailblazer for Black women
As a young girl, Fatima Taylor knew she wanted to be one of the city's bravest and follow in the footsteps of her father and her brothers to become a Yonkers firefighter.
Man who damaged LGBTQ streetscape must write essay on Pulse
A man convicted of burning tire marks across a gay-pride streetscape in South Florida while participating in a rally for former President Donald Trump last summer must write a 25-page essay on the deadly 2016 shooting at a gay nightclub in the state.
Kansas lawmaker said she didn't want to share restroom with transgender colleague
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research
Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.
NY cops detain crying boy accused of stealing chips
Syracuse police officers detained a young boy who was accused of stealing chips. Video of the incident shows a cop walking the crying child into the back of a patrol car.
iPhone update adds 'pregnant man' emoji, other gender neutral cartoons
Apple's latest iPhone update added several gender neutral emoji.
For Riverside Church, social justice is part of the gospel | The Black Church
The Riverside Church — a towering presence in Upper Manhattan — welcomes people of all faiths to do the work of the gospel. A big part of that has always been promoting social justice.
Mother AME Zion Church reopens after 2 years | The Black Church
Founded In 1796, Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is recognized as the oldest Black church in the city. Two after closing its doors due to the pandemic, the historic church has reopened for in-person services.
Biden administration unveils steps to boost racial equity, make government fairer for everyone
The Biden administration has released hundreds of strategies it's taking or will take to boost equity across the federal government.
San Francisco Giants' Alyssa Nakken becomes 1st MLB female coach on field
Alyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female to coach on the field in a regular-season game when she took her spot for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night against San Diego.
Fearless Girl statue stays put opposite NYSE for now
The 4-foot bronze Fearless Girl statue that was deposited in front of New York City's Charging Bull in 2017 will remain in its current spot opposite the New York Stock Exchange.
Juneteenth is now a paid holiday for NYC workers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who was working remotely due to a COVID diagnosis, officially designated Juneteenth a paid city holiday. Monday's announcement marked a first in city history.
Coaches Ray Horton and Steve Wilks sue NFL for racial discrimination
Coaches Steve Wilks and Ray Horton have joined Brian Flores in his lawsuit alleging racist hiring practices by the NFL toward coaches and general managers. Wilks says the Arizona Cardinals discriminated against him in 2018 and Horton claims the Tennessee Titans discriminated against him in 2016.
Rash Bar in Brooklyn set on fire by arsonist who poured gasoline on floor
A popular Brooklyn bar will remain closed as police investigate the shocking arson that occurred with patrons inside.