Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion

It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.

Harlem senior surprised with $60K scholarship to HBCU of her choice

A senior from Harlem was awarded the $60,000 Garden of Dreams Inspire Scholarship to whatever HBCU she chooses to attend.

Health, Hope & Happiness - The Black Woman Experience

A FOX 5 NY special program takes a look at the maternal health crisis facing black women nationwide.

Darcelle, world's oldest working drag queen, dies at 92

Walter Cole, better known as the iconic drag queen who performed for decades as Darcelle XV and a fearless advocate for Portland's LGBTQ+ community, has died of natural causes in Portland, Oregon. He was 92.

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.

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.

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.

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.