'We're going to protect our girls": Governor to sign transgender sports bill
The bill would ban transgender females from playing in women's sports.
The bill would ban transgender females from playing in women's sports.
West Virginia governor signs bill banning transgender athletes
West Virginia's governor signed a bill Wednesday that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle and high schools and colleges.
West Virginia's governor signed a bill Wednesday that bans transgender athletes from competing in female sports in middle and high schools and colleges.
Ahmaud Arbery case: 3 men now charged with federal hate crimes, attempted kidnapping in death
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery with hate crimes and attempted kidnapping charges.
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery with hate crimes and attempted kidnapping charges.
Florida Republicans send sports transgender bill to governor
Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.
Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.
Ma'Khia Bryant: Family attorney calls for federal investigation into teen's police shooting death
There should be a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant by a Columbus police officer, along with a probe into the handling of Bryant’s foster care placement, a lawyer representing the teen's family said Wednesday.
There should be a federal investigation into the fatal shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant by a Columbus police officer, along with a probe into the handling of Bryant’s foster care placement, a lawyer representing the teen's family said Wednesday.
Descendants of syphilis experiment at Tuskegee caution using study as reason not to get COVID vaccine
Descendants of the infamous syphilis experiment at Tuskegee are encouraging Black people to get the vaccine despite many Black people citing the experiment as a reason why they do not trust doctors or the vaccine.
Descendants of the infamous syphilis experiment at Tuskegee are encouraging Black people to get the vaccine despite many Black people citing the experiment as a reason why they do not trust doctors or the vaccine.
DA charges Union City boyfriend with death of 24-year-old transgender woman
The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors had charged a Union City man with murder, following the death of a 24-year-old transgender woman in Milpitas.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney on Tuesday announced that prosecutors had charged a Union City man with murder, following the death of a 24-year-old transgender woman in Milpitas.
Justice Department opens probe into Louisville policing in wake of Breonna Taylor’s death
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing in Louisville, Kentucky after the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by police during a raid at her home.
The Justice Department is opening a sweeping investigation into policing in Louisville, Kentucky after the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by police during a raid at her home.
DA could announce charges against boyfriend for death of San Jose transgender woman
Natalia Smüt was a beloved drag artist and entertainer of the South Bay and is the 16th victim this year of anti-transgender violence this year in the U.S., according to Project More.
Natalia Smüt was a beloved drag artist and entertainer of the South Bay and is the 16th victim this year of anti-transgender violence this year in the U.S., according to Project More.
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after outbreak
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered school buildings and forced districts to pivot to online classes.
Asian American students have the highest rates of remote learning more than a year after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered school buildings and forced districts to pivot to online classes.
Dozens gather to rally in support of Daunte Wright in NW Austin
Black Lives Matter Austin held a rally in support of Daunte Wright and others who have lost their lives at the hands of police.
Black Lives Matter Austin held a rally in support of Daunte Wright and others who have lost their lives at the hands of police.
Thousands gather in LA to commemorate 106th anniversary of Armenian Genocide
Several rallies have been scheduled Saturday in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Glendale.
Several rallies have been scheduled Saturday in Beverly Hills, Hollywood and Glendale.
President Biden becomes first US president to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide
President Joe Biden has become the first United States president to officially recognize the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
President Joe Biden has become the first United States president to officially recognize the 1915 Armenian Genocide.
Granddaughters of Armenian Genocide survivors share stories of resilience
There are a handful of genocide survivors still alive to share their stories, but their incredible stories of resilience will continue to be shared by their children and grandchildren.
There are a handful of genocide survivors still alive to share their stories, but their incredible stories of resilience will continue to be shared by their children and grandchildren.
Alcohol-free bar owner says his Blackness led him to create space for healing
The owner of Sans Bar, Chris Marshall, shares his story and talks about why he decided to start one of the only alcohol-free bars in the South.
The owner of Sans Bar, Chris Marshall, shares his story and talks about why he decided to start one of the only alcohol-free bars in the South.
Oklahoma passes law granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters
The new Oklahoma law increases penalties for blocking public roadways and granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters while attempting to flee.
The new Oklahoma law increases penalties for blocking public roadways and granting immunity to drivers who unintentionally kill or injure rioters while attempting to flee.
George Floyd mural defaced with racial slur two days after Chauvin's murder conviction
The George Floyd mural on Bell and Chartres St in East Downtown was defaced with a racial slur on Thursday. The move comes just two days after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter by a jury.
The George Floyd mural on Bell and Chartres St in East Downtown was defaced with a racial slur on Thursday. The move comes just two days after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murder and manslaughter by a jury.
Daunte Wright funeral: Family members mourn, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers eulogy
The funeral service for Daunte Wright will be held Thursday in Minneapolis. Wright was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer during a traffic stop on April 11.
The funeral service for Daunte Wright will be held Thursday in Minneapolis. Wright was shot and killed by a Brooklyn Center, Minnesota police officer during a traffic stop on April 11.
Rob Bonta confirmed as California AG, promises action on police misconduct
Assemblyman Rob Bonta said his first priority would be implementing a new state law requiring the state’s top law enforcement officer to investigate every fatal police shooting of an unarmed civilian.
Assemblyman Rob Bonta said his first priority would be implementing a new state law requiring the state’s top law enforcement officer to investigate every fatal police shooting of an unarmed civilian.
Comedian Eric Andre claims racial profiling at Atlanta airport
Comedian Eric Andre says he was the victim of racial profiling while flying out of Atlanta's airport on Wednesday afternoon.
Comedian Eric Andre says he was the victim of racial profiling while flying out of Atlanta's airport on Wednesday afternoon.