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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
“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.
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.
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.”
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.
The report found that Hispanic drivers were 16% more likely than white drivers to both be subjected to a search and arrested.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
What if you had a way to see if an employee of a particular restaurant was involved in a racist incident?