Trans flight attendant known for United commercial dies by apparent suicide
Kayleigh Scott, a flight attendant and activist, had a "way of making people feel comfortable and provided support or help to transgender people that needed it," her mom said.
Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
The Donor Dilemma: Black donor shortage hurts women looking for sperm
Analysis posted in October 2022 found Black men account for less than 2% of sperm donors at Cryobanks nationwide.
Maternal mortality: Using technology and art to save Black mothers' lives
New data from the federal government shows in 2021, the maternal mortality rate for Black women was more than 2.5 times more likely than the rate for white women. One Brooklyn man is using his art to help.
'Drag Story Hour' draws supporters, opponents in Greenwich Village
A Drag Story Hour hosted by New York Attorney General Letitia James drew supporters and opponents.
LI teen with cerebral palsy, autism graduates as salutatorian, plans for Ph.D. program
Sean Andrade, a 15-year-old high school senior, hasn't let cerebral palsy or autism stop him from graduating as salutatorian of his class and preparing to become a student at Stony Brook University this fall.
San Francisco lawmakers consider funding reparations for slavery: $5 million per Black person
San Francisco could become the first major U.S. city to fund reparations for slavery and systemic racism as the idea gains traction across the country.
Walter Russell III: The youngest Black male to win a Grammy Award
At just 14, Walter Russell III of Harlem is now the youngest Black male to win a Grammy Award.
Long Island non-profit helps people with disabilities find careers in IT
A Long Island non-profit has created a free, 12-week training program aimed at helping people with disabilities find jobs in the IT field.
Supporters outnumber protesters as 'Drag Story Hour' returns in Queens
Members of the LGBTQ community, their allies, and other supporters outnumbered protesters by roughly 100 to maybe half a dozen people at Friday's event.
‘Queen of salsa’ Celia Cruz to appear on US quarter
Celia Cruz is one of many women being featured on U.S. quarters as part of the American Women Quarters Program. Here are the other women honorees announced for next year’s coins.
Metropolitan Riveters celebrate the legacy of 'Rosie the Riveter'
The Metropolitan Riveters is a women's professional hockey team bringing the gritty mentality and call for women's independence of the iconic "Rosie the Riveter" image to the ice as part of the Premier Hockey Federation.
Long Island street honoring KKK leader renamed after student-led effort
Lindner Place in Malverne, which was named after Paul Lindner, a banker who served as great titan of the New York State Ku Klux Klan, is now named Acorn Way.
NY school district apologizes for ‘racist’ snowman post
A New York school district removed a Facebook photo of three students in front of a dirty snowman and apologized after a backlash from the community.
Democratic-backed Connecticut bill would ban 'Latinx' term
A group of Hispanic lawmakers in Connecticut has proposed that the state follow Arkansas' lead and ban the term "Latinx" from official government documents, calling it offensive to Spanish speakers.
Black Americans weigh in on what’s needed to overcome racial inequality
Many say key institutions would need to be rebuilt, and that voting is one of the most effective ways to bring about change.
First Native American woman in space steps out on spacewalk
Nicole Mann, a Marine colonel and test pilot, rocketed into orbit last fall with SpaceX, becoming the first Native American woman in space. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.
MLK Day: Rev. Bernice King calls for change, bold action instead of just words
America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday.
Tributes to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. held across tri-state area
An event at the Brooklyn Academy of Music honored MLK's legacy in both musical performances and in speeches.
Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.