‘Shocking imbalance’: WHO says 87% of COVID-19 vaccines have gone to wealthy countries
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
City of West St. Paul tells resident to paint over Black Lives Matter mural on fence or face fines
The City of West St. Paul says a Black Lives Matter mural painted on a fence in the city has to be painted over, or the homeowners will face a fine.
San Francisco origami artist shows the power of paper to combat anti-Asian hate
In Japan, there's a tradition that you fold origami cranes to make a wish, but this artist found a new way to show the power of paper.
CDC director declares racism a ‘serious public health threat’ impacting millions of Americans
On Thursday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declared racism a “serious public health threat."
Target to spend more than $2B in Black-owned businesses by 2025
The company will also offer a team of experts and educational workshops to help Black-owned businesses develop their products and grow.
Woman's hair pulled, elderly man shoved to ground in latest anti-Asian attacks
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating two anti-Asian attacks, both in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
Derek Chauvin trial: Updates and FAQs
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd is scheduled to begin Monday, March 8 at 8 a.m.
United training 5,000 pilots by 2030, half being women, people of color
At least half of the applicants accepted to United's new flight school will be women or people of color, and no prior flight experience is needed.
Fulton DA will not prosecute Rep. Park Cannon over Georgia voting law arrest
The Fulton County district attorney says she won’t prosecute state Rep. Park Cannon after her arrest during the signing of Georgia's new voting law.
LAPD video shows Black man arrested by officers in search for white suspect
As part of an ongoing lawsuit accusing the LAPD of racial profiling, a judge ordered the release of police body camere video that shows two LAPD officers arresting a Black man near his home in Hollywood even though they were looking for a white domestic violence suspect.
San Francisco school board suspends plan to rename schools, commits to reopening full time this fall
The San Francisco school board has reversed a much-criticized decision to rename 44 schools it said were linked to racism, sexism, slavery or other injustices.
Doorman, concierge worker fired for response to hate-crime attack outside building
A doorman and a concierge worker at a luxury apartment building in Hell's Kitchen have been fired after the building owner said they did not come to the aid of 65-year-old Vilma Kari, a Filipina woman who was brutally attacked in front of them in what is being called a hate-crime attack.
Man with pole trashes Asian-owned convenience store in NC, police say
The attack occurred March 30 at a store called Plaza Sundries that is downtown near Charlotte's main transit hub.
Woman says doctor gave her outdated diagnosis based on her sexuality
A Troy woman said her medical chart included a diagnosis that hasn't been used in decades.
Arkansas governor vetoes ban on gender-confirming treatments for transgender youth
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth.
Inmates break windows, set fires in uprising at St. Louis jail
A riot broke out at a St. Louis jail late Sunday with inmates breaking windows, setting a fire and throwing debris onto the ground below. It was the fourth uprising in recent months at the jail.
Steph Curry sports sneakers to show support for Asian-American community
Steph Curry worked with the Bruce Lee Foundation after last month's spa shooting and together, created hand-painted shoes depicting the martial arts icon.
Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
All-Star Game: Gov. Kemp defends election laws after MLB moves game
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended recent election reform at a press conference on Saturday following Major League Baseball's decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game and draft out of Georgia in protest.
Kind Clinic, Embrace Austin host movie night for LGBTQIA+ community
The movie was Blackbird, a coming-of-age tale based in Mississippi that merges the worlds of religion and sexuality. Cars lined up to watch the movie, but also be part of a conversation.