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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
“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.
Yearbooks recalled over NY student citing Hitler's 'Mein Kampf'
The graduating senior listed Adolf Hitler's autobiography as his favorite book.
The graduating senior listed Adolf Hitler's autobiography as his favorite book.
Trans Pride Flags waved at Texas Capitol as anti-transgender bill misses deadline
Footage by Texas State Rep Erin Zwiener shows transgender pride flags being held at the Texas State Capitol as the controversial SB29 ran out of time.
Footage by Texas State Rep Erin Zwiener shows transgender pride flags being held at the Texas State Capitol as the controversial SB29 ran out of time.
'Bo’s Law', named after Botham Jean, passing in the Texas Legislature
Bo’s Law largely has to do with body cameras and making sure officers keep them on.
Bo’s Law largely has to do with body cameras and making sure officers keep them on.
George Floyd Act falling short, despite some smaller reforms passing
Among other changes, the George Floyd Act would have removed so-called “qualified immunity”, which in many cases protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Among other changes, the George Floyd Act would have removed so-called “qualified immunity”, which in many cases protects officers from civil lawsuits.
Austin marks one year since George Floyd's death sparked protests
One year later, advocates who took to the streets after the death of George Floyd are hoping their words echoed months ago still resonate.
One year later, advocates who took to the streets after the death of George Floyd are hoping their words echoed months ago still resonate.
George Floyd’s family meets with Biden, lawmakers on anniversary of his death
The family of George Floyd met privately with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Tuesday amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.
The family of George Floyd met privately with President Joe Biden and several lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Tuesday amid the push to pass a policing bill in his name.
Activists claim city camp map is example of Austin's racist policies
Black leaders and community activists are voicing opposition to how many of the potential homeless campsites are located in East Austin.
Black leaders and community activists are voicing opposition to how many of the potential homeless campsites are located in East Austin.
Texas Senate passes new version of HB 3979, which would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
A new version of House Bill 3979 passed out of the Senate in an 18-13 vote early Saturday morning after almost five hours of contentious debate on the floor.
CNN drops Rick Santorum over disparaging comments regarding Native American culture
CNN is cutting ties with former Republican senator and current TV analyst Rick Santorum over disparaging comments he made about Native American culture.
CNN is cutting ties with former Republican senator and current TV analyst Rick Santorum over disparaging comments he made about Native American culture.
‘Hate can be given no safe harbor in America’: Biden signs COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
“Racism exists in America," said Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of President Joe Biden signing the bill into law.
“Racism exists in America," said Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of President Joe Biden signing the bill into law.