'Jeopardy!,' Alex Trebek's family donate late host's wardrobe to charity
The late "Jeopardy!" host's wardrobe has been donated by the show and his family to The Doe Fund, according to a press release obtained by People magazine.
The late "Jeopardy!" host's wardrobe has been donated by the show and his family to The Doe Fund, according to a press release obtained by People magazine.
MLB launches hotline to report harassment, discrimination
Major League Baseball has created a hotline for people not employed by the league or teams to report harassment or discrimination.
Major League Baseball has created a hotline for people not employed by the league or teams to report harassment or discrimination.
Utah school reverses course after 'reluctantly' letting parents opt-out of Black History Month curriculum
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
Yankee Stadium vaccination site opens
The New York Yankees, SOMOS Community Care, the National Guard, and the city and state teamed up for a vaccination site at Yankee Stadium.
The New York Yankees, SOMOS Community Care, the National Guard, and the city and state teamed up for a vaccination site at Yankee Stadium.
Ulta Beauty commits to doubling Black-owned brands in its stores
Ulta Beauty has announced a new initiative surrounding diversity and inclusiveness regarding its products promising to double the Black-owned brands found in its stores.
Ulta Beauty has announced a new initiative surrounding diversity and inclusiveness regarding its products promising to double the Black-owned brands found in its stores.
Colin Kaepernick billboards, mural go up around Tampa ahead of Super Bowl LV
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
Mom of pepper-sprayed girl speaks out against Rochester cops
Public outrage has been high since a video was released that shows cops restraining and scolding a 9-year-old girl who was screaming for her father.
Public outrage has been high since a video was released that shows cops restraining and scolding a 9-year-old girl who was screaming for her father.
Justice Department drops discrimination lawsuit against Yale University
The Justice Department has dropped its discrimination lawsuit against Yale University that alleged the Ivy League school was illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants.
The Justice Department has dropped its discrimination lawsuit against Yale University that alleged the Ivy League school was illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants.
Country singer Morgan Wallen 'indefinitely suspended' from record label after racial slur video
Country music star Morgan Wallen was "indefinitely" suspended from Big Loud Records on Wednesday after video surfaced showing him shouting a racial slur. Several radio stations had already pulled the Nashville singers' tunes earlier that morning.
Country music star Morgan Wallen was "indefinitely" suspended from Big Loud Records on Wednesday after video surfaced showing him shouting a racial slur. Several radio stations had already pulled the Nashville singers' tunes earlier that morning.
Bucs double up female coaches in Super Bowl with not 1 but 2
Thanks to Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians, there are twice as many women to help with the ensuing media attention as the Buccaneers play in the Super Bowl.
Thanks to Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians, there are twice as many women to help with the ensuing media attention as the Buccaneers play in the Super Bowl.
Bed-Stuy store owner helps others sell products during pandemic | Black Entrepreneurs
On a cozy block in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Sunshine-yes, Sunshine, opens Happy Cork.
On a cozy block in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Sunshine-yes, Sunshine, opens Happy Cork.
Teachers suspended after lesson asks: How to punish a slave?
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
Administrators at a Wisconsin middle school said Monday they have suspended teachers who were involved in an activity for sixth graders that included a question about how the students would punish slaves.
Black Lives Matter nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The movement has also been criticized for violence during demonstrations in the US last summer.
The movement has also been criticized for violence during demonstrations in the US last summer.
Analysis: Racial disparity seen in US vaccination drive
A racial gap has opened up in the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive, with Black Americans in many places lagging behind whites in receiving shots.
A racial gap has opened up in the nation’s COVID-19 vaccination drive, with Black Americans in many places lagging behind whites in receiving shots.
Holocaust survivors horrified by hatred on display at Capitol riot
On the 76th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, the hatred and bigotry that led to the murder of 6 million Jews are ever-present.
On the 76th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, the hatred and bigotry that led to the murder of 6 million Jews are ever-present.
SF Unified to rename 44 schools; current monikers 'inappropriate'
The San Francisco Unified District school board voted Tuesday night to rename 44 schools that they have found inappropriate.
The San Francisco Unified District school board voted Tuesday night to rename 44 schools that they have found inappropriate.
Alaska illustrator becomes first Native American to win Caldecott Medal
Illustrator Michaela Goade became the first Native American to win the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children's picture story, cited for "We Are Water Protectors," a celebration of nature and condemnation of the "black snake" Dakota Access Pipeline.
Illustrator Michaela Goade became the first Native American to win the prestigious Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children's picture story, cited for "We Are Water Protectors," a celebration of nature and condemnation of the "black snake" Dakota Access Pipeline.
Disney to change Jungle Cruise ride to remove 'negative depictions' of indigenous peoples
The popular "Jungle Cruise" ride at Walt Disney World will be updated to make it more inclusive and "less racially insensitive."
The popular "Jungle Cruise" ride at Walt Disney World will be updated to make it more inclusive and "less racially insensitive."
'God is on your side': Group of US Catholic bishops call for support, defend LGBT youth against bullying
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Biden administration looks to 'speed up' efforts to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
The Biden administration is exploring ways to expedite getting Harriet Tubman’s image on the $20 bill, an Obama-era endeavor that stalled during the Trump administration.
The Biden administration is exploring ways to expedite getting Harriet Tubman’s image on the $20 bill, an Obama-era endeavor that stalled during the Trump administration.