University of Utah addresses racially motivated incidents on campus
One incident reportedly involved a White delivery man yelling racial slurs at a Black faculty member.
One incident reportedly involved a White delivery man yelling racial slurs at a Black faculty member.
Texas School Board to set new standards for social studies curriculum
On Tuesday, the Texas school board indicated they may push the process to set new standards for social studies to 2025.
On Tuesday, the Texas school board indicated they may push the process to set new standards for social studies to 2025.
Barbie adds Madam C.J. Walker doll to ‘Inspiring Women Series’
Madam C.J. Walker became the country’s first female millionaire after creating a successful line of hair products for African American women.
Madam C.J. Walker became the country’s first female millionaire after creating a successful line of hair products for African American women.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
On 67th anniversary of Emmett Till’s death, a look back at his case this past year
From renewed investigations to an unpublished memoir to Hollywood retellings, Emmett Till’s name and story have been in the news a number of times over the past year. Here is a look at the instances.
From renewed investigations to an unpublished memoir to Hollywood retellings, Emmett Till’s name and story have been in the news a number of times over the past year. Here is a look at the instances.
BYU bans fan for yelling racial slur at Duke volleyball player
The fan was sitting in the BYU student section but was not a student, and has been banned from all athletic venues on campus, the statement said.
The fan was sitting in the BYU student section but was not a student, and has been banned from all athletic venues on campus, the statement said.
Arkansas can't ban treatment of transgender kids, court rules
A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can't enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
Swiss DJ, accused of being on drugs in viral TikToks, actually suffers from impairment
“I don't want to imagine what this would do to a person who isn't so strong and that's why I'm more and more committed to stopping bullying,” Marcel Kugler explained
“I don't want to imagine what this would do to a person who isn't so strong and that's why I'm more and more committed to stopping bullying,” Marcel Kugler explained
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joins other key Republicans in supporting repealing the “tampon tax”
Advocates have previously called for repealing the sales tax on products like tampons, sanitary pads and pantyliners. Menstrual products are already tax-free in 24 states.
Advocates have previously called for repealing the sales tax on products like tampons, sanitary pads and pantyliners. Menstrual products are already tax-free in 24 states.
'Great nations don't hide from their history,' Biden calls for self-reflection on Slavery Remembrance Day
"Great nations don’t hide from their history," Biden said in a statement marking August 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day. "They acknowledge their past, both the triumphs and the tragedies."
"Great nations don’t hide from their history," Biden said in a statement marking August 20 as Slavery Remembrance Day. "They acknowledge their past, both the triumphs and the tragedies."
All-Black, female crew operates American Airlines flight out of DFW
The American Airlines flight was meant to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, Bessie Coleman.
The American Airlines flight was meant to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to earn a pilot's license, Bessie Coleman.
Supreme Court rulings protecting same-sex relationships could face challenge
Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
Justice Clarence Thomas said that the Supreme Court should reconsider rulings that legalized same-sex marriage and protected same-sex relationships and contraception in his concurring opinion in favor of Mississippi in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health. This decision overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade abortion ruling which legalized abortion nationwide.
Nashville's Fisk University introduces first HBCU women's gymnastics team: 'Great energy'
College gymnast shared excitement about new chances for success.
College gymnast shared excitement about new chances for success.
'Jurassic World' actress Bryce Dallas Howard says she was paid 'so much less' than co-lead Chris Pratt
Bryce Dallas Howard was 'at a great disadvantage' negotiating her contract for three-picture deal.
Bryce Dallas Howard was 'at a great disadvantage' negotiating her contract for three-picture deal.
Sofía Jirau looks back at becoming Victoria's Secret's first model with Down syndrome: 'There are no limits'
The Puerto Rican model walked the runway during New York Fashion Week.
The Puerto Rican model walked the runway during New York Fashion Week.
Native Americans urge boycott of 'tone deaf' Pilgrim museum
A popular living Pilgrim museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts is taking heat for the way it portrays both the European and Indigenous stories.
A popular living Pilgrim museum in Plymouth, Massachusetts is taking heat for the way it portrays both the European and Indigenous stories.
Head of embattled Texas child abuse investigations resigns after less than a year
During his short tenure, Robert Richman oversaw the investigation into parents who provided gender-affirming care to their transgender children and the investigation into the Refuge for DMST.
During his short tenure, Robert Richman oversaw the investigation into parents who provided gender-affirming care to their transgender children and the investigation into the Refuge for DMST.
Marines promote first Black 4-star general in service history
For the first time in Marine Corps history, Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley will lead the U.S. Africa Command in Germany and oversee all American military forces in Africa.
For the first time in Marine Corps history, Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley will lead the U.S. Africa Command in Germany and oversee all American military forces in Africa.
Airbnb removed Mississippi 'slave cabin' listing after viral TikTok
Airbnb said it removed the listing and others that have reportedly included former slave quarters in the U.S.
Airbnb said it removed the listing and others that have reportedly included former slave quarters in the U.S.
James Shipley, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, laid to rest
Shipley voluntarily joined the Black Army Air Corps when he was 19 years old.
Shipley voluntarily joined the Black Army Air Corps when he was 19 years old.