Michelle Go: Asian-Americans mark first anniversary of woman's killing in subway
Michelle Go was killed in January 2022 when a mentally ill homeless man pushed her in front of an oncoming subway train in Times Square.
NBA to celebrate MLK Day with games, events Monday
The NBA will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full schedule of games to commemorate the national holiday.
What is King-Lee Day? History of the holiday still celebrated in 2 states
King-Lee Day was created to recognize two famed public figures: one, a civil rights leader and prolific orator and the other, a Confederate general.
MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
NY opens first legal recreational marijuana dispensary in Manhattan
New York is turning a new leaf. The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in the state is opening Thursday. It's called Housing Works Cannabis Co. and it's located in the East Village.
Gate of the Exonerated unveiled in Central Park
One of Central Park's entrances has a new name in honor of the men formerly known as the Central Park Five and now known as The Exonerated Five.
Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message
Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.
Boston to study reparations for Black residents
The Boston City Council voted Wednesday to form a task force to study how it can provide reparations for and other forms of atonement to Black Bostonians for the city's role in slavery and its legacy of inequality.
U.S. postage stamp to honor John Lewis, civil rights icon
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled the design of a postage stamp that honors the late congressman and civil rights giant John Lewis.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Richmond removes its last city-owned Confederate statue
It took just minutes to free the statue of Confederate Gen. A.P. Hill from its base before a crane using yellow straps looped under the statue’s arms lifted it onto a bed of tires on a flatbed truck.
'The Wiz' to return to Broadway after national tour
A new production of the Tony-winning hit musical "The Wiz" is returning to Broadway... but not until spring 2024. The production will ease on down the road on a national tour first.
First Asian Santa to greet children at Mall of America
For the first time in three years, children are back sitting on Santa's lap at the Mall Of America (MOA), but that's not the only change you may notice at The Santa Experience this year.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
Colorado gay bar shooting suspect facing murder, hate crime charges
The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.
A record 12 women were elected as governors this election, making US history
Eight of the 12 are Democrats, aligning with the trend of more women serving in elected office identifying as Democrats than Republicans in the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate and state legislatures.
Why a stark gender gap in politics persists
Research shows a stark gender gap in the politicians who represent not only the United States but also New York. Less than a third of New York's state senators are women, despite making up a slight majority of the population. The group VoteRunLead seeks to train more women to run for office.
Ulta Beauty defends transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney after podcast backlash
“Beauty is for everyone,” the company noted, adding that said Mulvaney and the host “deserve our respect.”
Byron Allen’s $10B discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s can move forward, judge rules
The lawsuit claims McDonald’s spends less than $5 million of its $1.6 billion annual TV advertising budget on Black-owned media.