Firehouse dedicated to Newark's first three African-American firefighters
A big honor for three heroes in Newark who also made history breaking racial barriers. A firehouse was dedicated Friday to the city's first three African-American firefighters.
A big honor for three heroes in Newark who also made history breaking racial barriers. A firehouse was dedicated Friday to the city's first three African-American firefighters.
Nassau police commissioner criticized for statements on minority candidates
Remarks by Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder trying to explain the lack of diversity in his department are adding insult to injury.
Remarks by Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder trying to explain the lack of diversity in his department are adding insult to injury.
Pandemic's mental health toll on minorities | Resources
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
Online networks and other groups are trying to help minorities connect with therapists who look like them.
Black Lives Matter flag raised at City Hall in Jersey City
The nonprofit group Blacks in Law Enforcement Servicing the Community hosted a raising of the Black Lives Matter flag at City Hall in honor of George Floyd.
The nonprofit group Blacks in Law Enforcement Servicing the Community hosted a raising of the Black Lives Matter flag at City Hall in honor of George Floyd.
Roxane Gay and Grove launch imprint Roxane Gay Books
Roxane Gay is teaming up with Grove Atlantic on Roxane Gay Books. The imprint will release the kinds of books Gay likes to read.
Roxane Gay is teaming up with Grove Atlantic on Roxane Gay Books. The imprint will release the kinds of books Gay likes to read.
How some hospitals are bolstering LGBTQ services | Pride and Pandemic
In recent years, Mount Sinai and Northwell Health have opened medical and surgical centers dedicated to serving the diverse needs of a diverse LGBTQ community.
In recent years, Mount Sinai and Northwell Health have opened medical and surgical centers dedicated to serving the diverse needs of a diverse LGBTQ community.
Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary
Demi Lovato revealed on their podcast "4D with Demi Lovato" that they have come out as non-binary and will be using they/them pronouns.
Demi Lovato revealed on their podcast "4D with Demi Lovato" that they have come out as non-binary and will be using they/them pronouns.
House OKs bill to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Congress has passed legislation aimed at combating hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Congress has passed legislation aimed at combating hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
AAPI Heritage Month: Trailblazers that left lasting impacts in US history
Celebrate some of the trailblazing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who made lasting impacts on U.S. history during AAPI Heritage Month.
Celebrate some of the trailblazing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who made lasting impacts on U.S. history during AAPI Heritage Month.
Survey: More than 4 in 10 U.S. adults cannot name an Asian-American
According to the survey, nearly 40 percent of White Americans and 30 percent of Black Americans said they were unaware of the increase in attacks, hate crimes, and racism against Asian Americans.
According to the survey, nearly 40 percent of White Americans and 30 percent of Black Americans said they were unaware of the increase in attacks, hate crimes, and racism against Asian Americans.
Colleges pushed to pay reparations for slavery, racism
Student and community activists from New England to the Deep South are demanding institutions take more ambitious steps to atone for past sins.
Student and community activists from New England to the Deep South are demanding institutions take more ambitious steps to atone for past sins.
Black-owned brewery in Brooklyn tackles diversity issues
Black-owned brewery ownership represents just 1% of the country's industry.
Black-owned brewery ownership represents just 1% of the country's industry.
BLM plaza paved over due to planned maintenance; no date given for repainting
The Black Lives Matter mural painted along 16th Street, known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, has been paved over due to planned work by Pepco and a date for repainting the mural has not been given by D.C. officials.
The Black Lives Matter mural painted along 16th Street, known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, has been paved over due to planned work by Pepco and a date for repainting the mural has not been given by D.C. officials.
Remembering Bill McCreary, pioneering journalist and former Ch. 5 anchor
Bill McCreary, the former anchor of The McCreary Report and a former vice president at Fox 5, has died.
Bill McCreary, the former anchor of The McCreary Report and a former vice president at Fox 5, has died.
Brooklyn woman giving personal alarms to vulnerable New Yorkers
Carolyn Kang's mission comes as cities across the country continue to deal with a rise in hate crimes against Asians.
Carolyn Kang's mission comes as cities across the country continue to deal with a rise in hate crimes against Asians.
How doulas help expectant moms in the delivery room
Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during, and after childbirth. The doula is an advocate on behalf of the mother in the delivery room.
Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during, and after childbirth. The doula is an advocate on behalf of the mother in the delivery room.
Netflix series 'Zero' is a racial breakthrough in Italian TV
The Netflix series "Zero" is the first Italian television production to feature a predominantly Black cast. With cultural tensions heightened, the protagonists of "Zero" hope the series will help accelerate public acceptance that Italy has become a multicultural nation.
The Netflix series "Zero" is the first Italian television production to feature a predominantly Black cast. With cultural tensions heightened, the protagonists of "Zero" hope the series will help accelerate public acceptance that Italy has become a multicultural nation.
MLB fires Roberto Alomar over sexual misconduct
Roberto Alomar, a Hall of Famer, said he is "disappointed, surprised, and upset" after losing his positions with the MLB and the Blue Jays.
Roberto Alomar, a Hall of Famer, said he is "disappointed, surprised, and upset" after losing his positions with the MLB and the Blue Jays.
Hate crimes against Asians in New York City go underreported, advocates say
City leaders fear many more hate crimes against Asians may be going under-reported.
City leaders fear many more hate crimes against Asians may be going under-reported.
Miscarriage risk 43% higher for Black women, new study suggests
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.
Black women face a significantly higher risk of having a miscarriage than White women, a new study revealed.