Winter Olympics: Erin Jackson becomes 1st Black woman to win gold medal in speedskating
Erin Jackson becomes the first Black woman to win a gold medal in speedskating at the Olympics. Jackson's win gives the American speedskating program its first medal of the Beijing Games.
Substitute teacher removed from Farmington High School after making racist comment toward Black student
A substitute teacher at Farmington High School was recorded making a racist comment to a Black student.
Olympic ski jumpers slam officials after 5 female skiers get disqualified over outfits
The suits were reportedly deemed too loose which seemingly gives the skiers an advantage on their jumps.
Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
Black History Month honors medical pioneers for 2022 theme
Charles Drew, Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Daniel Hale Williams are just a few of the practitioners who revolutionized modern medicine.
Riverdance tour 2022 includes group's 1st Black female dancer
Morgan Bullock has been dancing for years, but her popularity exploded recently when TikTok videos of her high kicking and tapping to Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat and SZA went viral.
Whoopi Goldberg addresses Holocaust comment on 'The View'
Whoopi Goldberg expressed regret Tuesday for saying on “The View” a day earlier that race was not a factor in the Holocaust.
Whoopi Goldberg apologizes for saying Holocaust was not about race
Whoopi Goldberg expressed regret Tuesday for saying on "The View" a day earlier that race was not a factor in the Holocaust, saying she was "deeply, deeply grateful" for getting an education on the topic.
Oakwood Cemetery Chapel staff seeking descendants of people of color to participate in vision project
The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel staff is calling for descendants of people of color buried in the Oakwood Cemetery to participate in a vision session with Oakwood’s Historic Preservation and Archaeology project specialists.
Tampa teen wins right to abortion without parental consent
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
Black History Month: Ways to celebrate Black excellence in America
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
Lunar New Year: Celebrations for the Year of the Tiger bring hope
People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant.
Black History Month: When and how it got started
Black History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson.
Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Black History Month 2022 to celebrate 'Black Health and Wellness'
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Pregnant man, pregnant person emoji coming to Apple iPhones
According to health website Healthline.com, people who were born biologically female but identify as men are transgender men who can give birth because they have the reproductive organs necessary to do so — especially those who do not take or have stopped taking testosterone. The same goes for those who identify as non-binary.
Austin Beerworks, Kaiju Cut and Sew team up for Stop AAPI Hate beer
The new release from Austin Beerworks and Kaiju Cut and Sew is called Eastern Philosophy, a Kaiju Brew.
WHO staffers complaint, email alleges racism and abuse by top director in Asia
The top director of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific is accused of racist, unethical and abusive behavior.
'There is nothing to cure': France bans gay 'conversion therapy' with new law
The new law authorizes jail time and fines for people using practices to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ individuals.
Peter Dinklage criticizes 'Snow White' remake's push for diversity: 'It makes no sense to me'
The 'Game of Thrones' actor worries about the movie's depiction of people with dwarfism