Starbucks praises Black barista's response to mask-eschewing customer who yelled ‘f--- Black Lives Matter'
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.
Protest arrests show regular Americans, not antifa or urban left-wing radicals
While the President says hundreds of people being arrested during protests are part of far-left antifa, thousands of pages of court documents show those arrested are regular adults.
Barbie takes stand against racism in latest vlog
The Mattel doll got animated about addressing racial bias and discrimination in a new video posted on the Barbie YouTube page, in a discussion with her pal Nikki, a Black doll.
Juneteenth becomes an official holiday in NY
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation officially making Juneteenth a New York state holiday.
Yelp's new feature flags businesses accused of racism
What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?
Colin Kaepernick pens essay calling for the abolishment of police and prisons
But Colin Kapernick said even he missed the larger picture when he took a knee.
Highest-ranking African American female in NYPD history aims higher
Chief Juanita Holmes is barreling through the NYPD's glass ceiling.
Princeton names dorm for Black alum Hobson, replacing Wilson
The residential hall at Princeton that was named for Woodrow Wilson will be rebuilt and named for a Black female alumni.
Trans activist, journalist Monica Roberts dies at 58
The passing of Trans Activist and Journalist Monica Roberts is being mourned by Houston and the nation. She is remembered for her work advocating for the fair treatment of her Black trans sisters.
Protesters take to the streets in St. Paul over Chauvin release
Protesters took to the streets of St. Paul to protest the release of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin after he posted bail on Wednesday.
Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded to American, French women
French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing a method of genome editing.
1 in 4 young Asian Americans experienced anti-Asian hate amid COVID-19
A study conducted by the Stop Asian-American Pacific Islander Hate Youth Campaign found that 1 in 4 young Asian Americans have personally experienced anti-Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Culture Conversations: Amplifying the voice of Dolores Huerta
In this episode, we speak to the Civil Rights icon, Dolores Huerta, about her lifelong journey of fighting for the rights of immigrant farmworkers and the impact the Black Lives Matter movement is having on our society.
Report finds NY writers, stages remain extremely white
A new report on racial representation on NY stages has found that little has changed in regards to diversity.
Thousands of New York children have lost a parent to COVID-19
The pandemic has disproportionately hit people of color so the burden of this life-changing event will affect Black and Hispanic children the most, according to a study.
9 charged after McCloskey confrontation won't be prosecuted
St. Louis prosecutors have declined to prosecute nine people charged with trespassing on the private property of a gun-wielding couple who pointed weapons at them during a confrontation.
CEO of Soter Technologies | Black Entrepreneurs
Derek Peterson and his team of engineers have developed a health detection scanner.
Former female NYPD chiefs discuss gender discrimination lawsuit
Top brass in the New York City Police Department is a boys club, according to two former NYPD chiefs.
Illinois college football coach leaves 'All Lives Matter' note, quits team
An Illinois State football coach abruptly quit the team Thursday, leaving a note on the door while exiting the facility.
Trump unveils 'Platinum Plan' for Black Americans at campaign event in Atlanta
President Donald Trump visited Atlanta on Friday for a campaign event and unveiled his plan to increase access to capital for Black Americans, the "Platinum Plan."