Veteran's mic muted as he told of Black people's role in Memorial Day origin
An investigation is underway after a veteran’s microphone was cut off as his Memorial Day speech ventured into how former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina helped start the holiday when they dug up the remains of 200 Union soldiers to give them a proper burial shortly after the Civil War ended.
Bill to ban BLM flag at US embassies introduced by House Republicans
The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.
NFL pledges to halt the use of 'race-norming,' review Black claims
The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.
California launches 1st-in-nation task force to study slave reparations
Secretary of State Shirley Weber noted the opportunity to right a historic wrong that continues today, in the form of large racial disparities in wealth, health and education.
Grand Slam leaders vow to address players’ mental health as athletes lend support for Naomi Osaka
Athletes voiced their support following Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, prompting the leaders of the four Grand Slam tournaments to address players’ concerns about mental health.
Biden commemorates Tulsa Massacre 100th anniversary
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
Biden proclaims June as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month,” expounding its creation and history
Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate what has become “Pride Month,” which started in the aftermath of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
Oakland police officers disciplined following deployment of tear gas at summer George Floyd protests
Oakland police officers have been disciplined following the deployment of tear gas and other less-than-lethal projectiles at last summer's George Floyd protests, KTVU has learned.
Oakland Tech H.S. valedictorian says 'absolutely no way' he's first Black male capable of holding that title
18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad has inspired, led and motivated his fellow classmates at Oakland Technical High School on countless occasions over their four years together. And on Saturday, he brought it all home with an uplifting, empowering commencement speech as he addressed the class of 2021 as his school’s first ever Black male valedictorian.
Mother of Sandra Bland starts new foundation in her name
Geneva Reed Veal has started the Sandra Bland Center for Racial Justice in hopes of being a helping hand to thousands of families in need.
California governor pardons 14 including 2 formerly incarcerated firefighters
The pardon prevents the deportation of Kao Saelee and Bounchan Keola because it wipes clean the decades-old state conviction that is the basis for removal. It allows them to keep their green cards.
‘A day of remembrance’: President Biden issues proclamation 100 years after Tulsa Race Massacre
President Joe Biden has issued a proclamation declaring May 31, 2021, a Day of Remembrance: 100 Years After The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.
Probe ordered on California death row inmate innocence claim
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered an independent investigation into the conviction of death row inmate Kevin Cooper, who says he was framed for the stabbing deaths of four people, including two children, at a Chino home in 1983.
Surveillance video captures man attacking Asian San Francisco police officer
Surveillance video shows a man attacking an Asian San Francisco police officer after she tried to detain him near Portsmouth Square.
Texas House Democrats stage walkout to block controversial GOP voting bill
Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S.
Texas Senate gives approval for controversial voting bill
The House has a deadline of midnight Sunday to vote on the bill. If passed, the governor is expected to sign it into law.
Demi Lovato explains decision to come out as non-binary, blames patriarchy in show business
The star noted that they didn’t come out sooner because they were unknowingly battling "the patriarchy" and its expectations for women.
Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 years ago, a White mob torched 'Black Wall Street' and slaughtered Black residents
This May 31 and June 1 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. A White mob stormed a Black neighborhood in Tulsa’s Greenwood District – leaving an estimated 300 people dead. Scholars have called it "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."
Rally held in Austin a year after George Floyd’s death
Police reform efforts have been made, but many believe there is much more work ahead to bring change.
Spain's skin-tone stamps sold at different values to highlight racial inequality face backlash
“Equality Stamps” released by Spain’s postal service to highlight racial inequality have faced backlash with the skin-tone stamps being sold at different prices depending on the color of skin they represent.