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.
Biden revokes Trump ban on diversity training that explores systemic racism, privilege
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
‘American aspiration’: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after making history
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.
On final day in office, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says ‘multiculturalism’ is ‘not who America is’
Outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced “multiculturalism” and “woke-ism” saying they are “not who America is.”
Outgoing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denounced “multiculturalism” and “woke-ism” saying they are “not who America is.”
Dozens arrested, 11 cops injured in protest during MLK Day march
A Martin Luther King Jr. Day march ended with 29 arrests and 11 injured police officers.
A Martin Luther King Jr. Day march ended with 29 arrests and 11 injured police officers.
‘United We Serve’: Biden-Harris team celebrating MLK Day with evening of music, speakers
The MLK National Day of Service will be followed by an hour-long event Monday evening filled with music and inspiring speakers, planned by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
The MLK National Day of Service will be followed by an hour-long event Monday evening filled with music and inspiring speakers, planned by the Presidential Inaugural Committee.
Years of white supremacy threats culminated in Capitol insurrection
Banners and symbols of white supremacy and anti-government extremism were on display, an insurrectionist mob swarmed the U.S. Capitol last week. But the hate-filled symbolism was not new.
Banners and symbols of white supremacy and anti-government extremism were on display, an insurrectionist mob swarmed the U.S. Capitol last week. But the hate-filled symbolism was not new.
NY attorney general: NYPD used 'brutal force' on protesters
Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the NYPD includes examples of alleged misconduct, including the use of pepper spray and batons on protesters, kettling demonstrators, and arresting medics and legal observers.
Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit against the NYPD includes examples of alleged misconduct, including the use of pepper spray and batons on protesters, kettling demonstrators, and arresting medics and legal observers.
California police officer who posted racist comment on Parler ousted from department
The post in question said "F--- Black Lives Matter."
The post in question said "F--- Black Lives Matter."
Megan Rapinoe returns to US national team after nearly a year
Megan Rapinoe has returned to the U.S. women's national soccer team after sitting out for nearly a year, joining the squad for its January training camp in Florida.
Megan Rapinoe has returned to the U.S. women's national soccer team after sitting out for nearly a year, joining the squad for its January training camp in Florida.
Clock given to Holocaust center on Long Island tells family's story
After the Nazis invaded France in the 1940s, Rosette Priever Gerbosi went into hiding and so did her family's art deco clock.
After the Nazis invaded France in the 1940s, Rosette Priever Gerbosi went into hiding and so did her family's art deco clock.
NYPD official retires to avoid trial over racist rants
Deputy Inspector James Kobel, the former head of NYPD's workplace discrimination office, submitted retirement papers to avoid a departmental trial over accusations that he posted hateful messages online.
Deputy Inspector James Kobel, the former head of NYPD's workplace discrimination office, submitted retirement papers to avoid a departmental trial over accusations that he posted hateful messages online.
After Capitol riot, many point out stark contrast between treatment of BLM protesters, pro-Trump mob
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
Race double standard clear at US Capitol riots
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.