Remember the legacy of Malcolm X with free movies, documentaries on Tubi

Educate yourself on the lasting legacy Malcolm X had on America’s fight for racial equality with free titles available to stream on Tubi.

Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary

Demi Lovato revealed on their podcast "4D with Demi Lovato" that they have come out as non-binary and will be using they/them pronouns.

Biden signs memorandum aimed at improving legal services for minorities, low-income Americans

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum aimed at expanding access to legal representation and the courts for minorities, low-income Americans and others.

AAPI Heritage Month: Trailblazers that left lasting impacts in US history

Celebrate some of the trailblazing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who made lasting impacts on U.S. history during AAPI Heritage Month.

Israel-Gaza conflict: Biden expresses 'support' for cease-fire in call with Netanyahu

The White House says President Joe Biden expressed “support” for a cease-fire in a call to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday, the eighth day of Israeli-Palestinian fighting.

Born in jail, progressive Antioch mayor now champions police reform

Lamar Thorpe was born in jail. He was the only Black child among other children raised by Mexican foster care parents. He couldn’t properly read and write English in high school. Now, he's mayor of Antioch.

Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land

The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.

Penn State faculty vote to end terms 'freshman,' 'sophomore' & others due to 'male-centric academic history'

Faculty at Pennsylvania State University have voted to replace traditional descriptors like "freshman" and "sophomore" with "1st year" or "2nd year," citing the former's "male-centric academic history." The decision came as part of a Faculty Senate bill on the "Removal of Gendered & Binary Terms from Course and Program Descriptions."

Colin Kaepernick publishing company announces release date on book calling for police, prison abolition

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick announced Tuesday that his self-titled publishing company will release its first book consisting of essays on police and prison reform.

BLM plaza paved over due to planned maintenance; no date given for repainting

The Black Lives Matter mural painted along 16th Street, known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, has been paved over due to planned work by Pepco and a date for repainting the mural has not been given by D.C. officials.

German Catholics will bless same-sex couples, defying Vatican ban

Germany’s powerful Catholic progressives are openly defying a recent Holy See pronouncement that priests cannot bless same-sex unions.

US restores gay and transgender health protections in reversal of Trump-era policy

The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.

Elon Musk reveals Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis in 'SNL' opening monologue

Elon Musk said he was making history as the first person with Asperger’s to host NBC’s long-running sketch comedy show, “or at least the first to admit it.”

Austin filmmaker Lydia Isnanto on mission to normalize mental health

Lydia Isnanto says the pandemic halted her filmmaking career but it also brought the gift of motherhood and a new drive to fight Asian hate.

Descanso Gardens honors Japanese Americans during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

One of Southern California's most beloved public gardens is rethinking and rewriting part of its rich history. Descanso Gardens' collection of world-renowned camellias can now be traced back to Japanese-American growers who interned during World War II.

Death of Mario Gonzalez draws attention to police putting suspects face down

It’s common practice for police to place combative suspects face down and press down on their backs to gain control. They aren’t supposed to do it for an “extended period” because that can lead to injuries or death. What length of time is OK?