NY criminal justice reform bill to honor Michael K. Williams
A New York Assemblywoman plans to name a new criminal justice reform bill after actor Michael K Williams.
A New York Assemblywoman plans to name a new criminal justice reform bill after actor Michael K Williams.
Robert E. Lee statue removed in Richmond
Virginia brought in a deconstruction crew surrounded by a heavy police presence on Wednesday to remove one of the nation's largest remaining monuments to the Confederacy, a towering statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Virginia brought in a deconstruction crew surrounded by a heavy police presence on Wednesday to remove one of the nation's largest remaining monuments to the Confederacy, a towering statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
How actor Michael K. Williams built community connections in Brooklyn
Michael K. Williams, who died this week, was the co-founder of We Build the Block, an organization making a difference in the lives of young people in Brooklyn.
Michael K. Williams, who died this week, was the co-founder of We Build the Block, an organization making a difference in the lives of young people in Brooklyn.
7 Black men executed in 1951 rape case granted posthumous pardons
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has granted posthumous pardons to seven Black men executed in 1951 for the rape of a white woman. At the time, the case attracted pleas for mercy from around the world.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has granted posthumous pardons to seven Black men executed in 1951 for the rape of a white woman. At the time, the case attracted pleas for mercy from around the world.
Tired of waiting for City Hall, activists install monument of trans icon in Greenwich Village park
On the morning of Aug. 24, a group of activists showed up at Christopher Park, home of the National Stonewall Monument, and put up a sculpture. They didn't have permission to do so.
On the morning of Aug. 24, a group of activists showed up at Christopher Park, home of the National Stonewall Monument, and put up a sculpture. They didn't have permission to do so.
‘March On For Voting Rights’ takes place on anniversary of MLK's 'I Have A Dream' speech
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
Women's Equality Day: A look at the day's history and how it's commemorated
Women’s Equality Day is commemorated on August 26 in the U.S., marking the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.
Women’s Equality Day is commemorated on August 26 in the U.S., marking the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.
House passes John Lewis voting rights bill
The bill, which is part of a broader Democratic effort to enact a sweeping overhaul of elections, was approved on a 219-212 vote, with no Republican support.
The bill, which is part of a broader Democratic effort to enact a sweeping overhaul of elections, was approved on a 219-212 vote, with no Republican support.
With Cuomo out, 9 women now serving as governors in US
Women currently hold 18% of governors' offices — significantly less than this year's new records of 27% of U.S. congressional seats and 31% of state legislative seats.
Women currently hold 18% of governors' offices — significantly less than this year's new records of 27% of U.S. congressional seats and 31% of state legislative seats.
Broadway's New Deal: Theater leaders agree on reforms
Broadway theater owners, producers, union leaders, creators and casting directors have agreed to reforms and commitments for the theater industry to ensure equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
Broadway theater owners, producers, union leaders, creators and casting directors have agreed to reforms and commitments for the theater industry to ensure equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility.
Old Navy no longer separating women's plus-size clothing
Old Navy will no longer keep women’s plus-size clothing in a separate section and instead will showcase sizes 0 to 28 together in stores.
Old Navy will no longer keep women’s plus-size clothing in a separate section and instead will showcase sizes 0 to 28 together in stores.
Rare photo of Susan B. Anthony found in attic goes up for auction
A rare framed photograph of Susan B. Anthony is being auctioned with a starting price of $5,000.
A rare framed photograph of Susan B. Anthony is being auctioned with a starting price of $5,000.
Electric scooter share launches in the Bronx on Aug. 17
An official New York City electric scooter-sharing pilot program launch this month, bringing as many as 3,000 e-scooters to several neighborhoods in the eastern part of the Bronx.
An official New York City electric scooter-sharing pilot program launch this month, bringing as many as 3,000 e-scooters to several neighborhoods in the eastern part of the Bronx.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will run for governor of NY in 2022
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday she plans to run for governor in her own right next year.
Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday she plans to run for governor in her own right next year.
Sculpture in Queensbridge Park made of plywood used during BLM protests
Not only were last summer’s Black Lives Matters protests a pivotal moment in the fight for racial justice, the movement has also helped Tanda Francis grow and evolve as an artist.
Not only were last summer’s Black Lives Matters protests a pivotal moment in the fight for racial justice, the movement has also helped Tanda Francis grow and evolve as an artist.
BTW bar on Long Island welcomes LGBTQ clientele
A bar called BTW in Nassau County serves as a safe space that aims to be a judgment-free place for everyone to interact.
A bar called BTW in Nassau County serves as a safe space that aims to be a judgment-free place for everyone to interact.
Lakeville school district sued over 'Black Lives Matter' posters
A group of Lakeville families have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the school district alleging officials allowed "Black Lives Matter" posters in schools, but did not allow "All Lives Matter" posters.
A group of Lakeville families have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the school district alleging officials allowed "Black Lives Matter" posters in schools, but did not allow "All Lives Matter" posters.
After a virtual 2020, Camp Helen Keller successfully returns in-person
Camp Helen Keller at LIU Post was virtual last summer due to COVID. But this summer, about three dozen children are attending in person.
Camp Helen Keller at LIU Post was virtual last summer due to COVID. But this summer, about three dozen children are attending in person.
Doing good deeds in his late wife's memory | House of Good Deeds
Married couple Leon Feingold and Yuanyuan Wang founded House of Good Deeds in January 2017, a little more than a month after Wang was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She died just months after the organization was up and running.
Married couple Leon Feingold and Yuanyuan Wang founded House of Good Deeds in January 2017, a little more than a month after Wang was diagnosed with terminal cancer. She died just months after the organization was up and running.
National Night Out events brings cops and community together, briefly
All around the country, National Night Out events give communities an opportunity to get to know their local police officers not just as cops but as fellow citizens.
All around the country, National Night Out events give communities an opportunity to get to know their local police officers not just as cops but as fellow citizens.