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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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."
De Blasio, NYPD commissioner push back at Cuomo on police reforms
The commissioner of the NYPD and the mayor of New York City are snapping back at comments the governor made.
The commissioner of the NYPD and the mayor of New York City are snapping back at comments the governor made.
Cream of Wheat removing Black chef from packaging following branding review announced in June
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
Cream of Wheat is ditching the Black chef from its packaging as food companies reconsider marketing imagery that appears to rely on racial stereotypes.
Poll: Support for racial injustice protests declines
Public support for protests against police brutality and racial injustice has fallen among Americans, according to a new poll.
Public support for protests against police brutality and racial injustice has fallen among Americans, according to a new poll.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg's casket on view at Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was remembered Wednesday at the court in front of grieving family, colleagues and friends as a prophet for justice who persevered against long odds to become an American icon.
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was remembered Wednesday at the court in front of grieving family, colleagues and friends as a prophet for justice who persevered against long odds to become an American icon.
Wells Fargo CEO apologizes for comments about diversity
Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of Black talent to recruit from” in corporate America. The memo to employees was written in June, but became public this week.
Scharf said that “there is a very limited pool of Black talent to recruit from” in corporate America. The memo to employees was written in June, but became public this week.