‘Racism sickens me’: Louisville mayor declares racism a public health crisis
Fischer announced several actions he would take immediately to help dismantle systemic racism, which include the recruiting of police officers of color and addressing the Black pay gap.
New Jersey weighs 'social equity' tax on marijuana
A social equity fee would help fund programs aimed at reducing racial disparities caused by drug laws.
US women's national soccer team settles inequity claim
U.S. women's national team players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled their long-running lawsuit over inequitable working conditions with the men's team while leaving their dispute over unequal pay for additional litigation.
'Juno' star Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, comes out as transgender
"Juno" and "Umbrella Academy" star Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, has announced he is transgender: "I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self."
COVID-19 pandemic upping women’s workloads, according to UN report
The United Nations recently released an eye-opening report suggesting that women are bearing a majority of the domestic burden from the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights
As vice president in 2012, Joe Biden endeared himself to many LGBTQ Americans by endorsing same-sex marriage. Now, as President-elect, he's proposing to carry out virtually every major proposal on their wish lists.
Salvation Army provides thousands of 'to-go' Thanksgiving meals
This year, volunteers could not help prepare the meal because of safety concerns and CDC guidelines around COVID-19. So, the nonprofit organization altered its 70-year tradition and partnered with a catering company instead.
Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins dead at 93
David Dinkins, who broke barriers as New York City’s first African-American mayor, has died. He was 93.
Food bank distributes Thanksgiving boxes on Long Island
The economic strain of the coronavirus pandemic has more than 400,000 Long Islanders turning to food banks to feed their families.
Trump election challenges sound alarm among voters of color
Since Election Day, President Donald Trump and his allies have sought to expose voter fraud that simply does not exist. The strategy could erode Black voters’ trust in elections.
NYC food charities need volunteers to meet growing demand
With Thanksgiving around the corner, The Bowery Mission and City Harvest are calling on volunteers to help out during this difficult time.
Kim Ng: Miami Marlins name first female general manager in MLB history
The Miami Marlins have hired Kim Ng as the team’s general manager, making her the first female GM in the history of MLB and the first Asian-American GM.
Alexander Hamilton was a slave owner, new research says
A new research paper takes a swipe at the popular image of Alexander Hamilton as the abolitionist founding father, citing evidence that he was a slave trader and owner himself.
President-elect Joe Biden’s first 100 days: COVID-19, economy, climate among likely priorities
President-elect Joe Biden will enter the White House facing a deeply polarized country amid a global pandemic and its economic fallout.
Nevada becomes 1st state in US to protect same-sex marriage in its Constitution
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
Tim Tebow takes shoes off own feet, gives to homeless shelter resident
“If you ask me, or many of our guests, Tim has gone from professional athlete to superhero in just a few years."
Experts: Police brutality, racism pushing Black anxiety
Some experts say police brutality, the coronavirus pandemic, and other issues around race have increased anxiety levels among African Americans.
NYPD's Juanita Holmes named first woman Chief of Patrol
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea announced that Chief of Collaborative Policing Juanita Holmes was the new Chief of Patrol.
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Vehicle stops in Suffolk County had racial disparities, report says
The report found that Hispanic drivers were 16% more likely than white drivers to both be subjected to a search and arrested.