Panel recommends 7 Negro Leagues for major league status
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
‘Pearl Milling Company’ takes place of Aunt Jemima logo in brand update
Pepsi Co. announced that starting in June, the Pearl Milling Company logo will be replacing Aunt Jemima on its pancake mixes and syrups.
Pepsi Co. announced that starting in June, the Pearl Milling Company logo will be replacing Aunt Jemima on its pancake mixes and syrups.
Rosa Parks, Amanda Gorman: Parents dress daughters up as trailblazing women for Black History Month
Jalen and Keyonna Seawright dressed up their two daughters to model Black female leaders for Black History Month.
Jalen and Keyonna Seawright dressed up their two daughters to model Black female leaders for Black History Month.
Album sales surge for country star Morgan Wallen after racist comment
The country music industry acted quickly to condemn singer Morgan Wallen after he made a racist comment, and radio stations removed his songs from their playlists. But fans responded by playing him even more.
The country music industry acted quickly to condemn singer Morgan Wallen after he made a racist comment, and radio stations removed his songs from their playlists. But fans responded by playing him even more.
Utah school reverses course after 'reluctantly' letting parents opt-out of Black History Month curriculum
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
Breaking barriers: Female Bucs coaches, NFL referee make history
On Super Bowl Sunday, three women -- two coaches and an NFL official -- broke barriers when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched their second championship title.
On Super Bowl Sunday, three women -- two coaches and an NFL official -- broke barriers when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched their second championship title.
Ulta Beauty commits to doubling Black-owned brands in its stores
Ulta Beauty has announced a new initiative surrounding diversity and inclusiveness regarding its products promising to double the Black-owned brands found in its stores.
Ulta Beauty has announced a new initiative surrounding diversity and inclusiveness regarding its products promising to double the Black-owned brands found in its stores.
Chadwick Boseman makes history with 4 posthumous SAG award nominations
Chadwick Boseman received two posthumous nominations from the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Thursday, while the Korean American family drama "Minari" and Spike Lee's Vietnam veteran drama "Da 5 Bloods" were among the nominees for best ensemble.
Chadwick Boseman received two posthumous nominations from the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards on Thursday, while the Korean American family drama "Minari" and Spike Lee's Vietnam veteran drama "Da 5 Bloods" were among the nominees for best ensemble.
Colin Kaepernick billboards, mural go up around Tampa ahead of Super Bowl LV
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
Hate groups in decline, move to online platforms, Southern Poverty Law Center says
During one of the most politically divisive years in recent memory, the number of active hate groups in the U.S. actually declined as far-right extremists migrated further to online networks, a move that has made it harder to track adherents of white nationalist and neo-Nazi ideologies.
During one of the most politically divisive years in recent memory, the number of active hate groups in the U.S. actually declined as far-right extremists migrated further to online networks, a move that has made it harder to track adherents of white nationalist and neo-Nazi ideologies.
Sarah Thomas 'honored' to make history as first female Super Bowl official
Being the first female to help ref the big game, Thomas says she feels an additional responsibility as a role model knowing little eyes are watching -- including those in her own home.
Being the first female to help ref the big game, Thomas says she feels an additional responsibility as a role model knowing little eyes are watching -- including those in her own home.
New study focuses on excessive use of force by APD officers
A newly released study by the Office of Police Oversight is focusing on excessive use of force by Austin police officers.
A newly released study by the Office of Police Oversight is focusing on excessive use of force by Austin police officers.
Bucs double up female coaches in Super Bowl with not 1 but 2
Thanks to Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians, there are twice as many women to help with the ensuing media attention as the Buccaneers play in the Super Bowl.
Thanks to Tampa Bay coach Bruce Arians, there are twice as many women to help with the ensuing media attention as the Buccaneers play in the Super Bowl.
New APH chart shows who currently qualifies for COVID-19 vaccine
Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Haden shared a new flow chart breaking down who is currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Haden shared a new flow chart breaking down who is currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
North Carolina stops issuing specialty Confederate license plates, DMV says
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles says it will no longer issue specialty license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag.
The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles says it will no longer issue specialty license plates featuring the Confederate battle flag.
George Floyd billboard in DC issues statement for justice
An activist group teamed up with artist Don Perlis to install a billboard in D.C. to commemorate the death of George Floyd – and to call out for social justice.
An activist group teamed up with artist Don Perlis to install a billboard in D.C. to commemorate the death of George Floyd – and to call out for social justice.
Black Lives Matter nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The movement has also been criticized for violence during demonstrations in the US last summer.
The movement has also been criticized for violence during demonstrations in the US last summer.
Black Lives Matter movement nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian lawmaker has nominated the Black Lives Matter movement for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for bringing attention to racial inequities around the world, while dismissing the riots and violence done in the name of the movement.
A Norwegian lawmaker has nominated the Black Lives Matter movement for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for bringing attention to racial inequities around the world, while dismissing the riots and violence done in the name of the movement.
City of Austin names Carol Johnson as first Civil Rights Officer
Johnson will start her new position on February 16, 2021.
Johnson will start her new position on February 16, 2021.
Houston-area woman has disturbing experience in rental car
A Houston-area woman says she rented a car from Enterprise that had a racial slur on its infotainment system.
A Houston-area woman says she rented a car from Enterprise that had a racial slur on its infotainment system.