Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors in 1944 East Bay port explosion
On the 80th anniversary of The Port Chicago Disaster, the U.S. Navy exonerated 256 Black sailors who were wrongfully convicted in a 1944 port explosion that killed hundreds of service members in the Bay Area.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Willie Mays remembered for breaking barriers on and off the field
As we honor the legacy of Willie Mays' baseball career, we can’t forget the steps he took towards civil rights during the height of a controversial time in our history.
CA lawmakers push to enshrine marriage equality in constitution
In November, California voters will decide whether to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
Racist, sexist graffiti spray painted on San Francisco City Hall
Workers who arrived at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday morning were met with racist and sexist epithets spray-painted on the front door, Mayor London Breed said.
Mexico poised to elect its first woman president
A historic election will take place in Mexico on Sunday as nearly 100 million Mexicans at home and abroad choose a new president.
South Bay advocates raise alarm over missing, murdered Indigenous women
Members of the Indigenous community said a silent crisis is causing heartache but is largely unseen by the larger community.
Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
SJFD 'boot camp' hopes to recruit more women firefighters
The San Jose Fire Dept. is readying for its 5th annual Boot Camp. The day-long even is open to women, including those non-binary, gender-non-conforming, and trans women. Officials hope the experience will lure more women to this type of work.
Hundreds gather to remember the life of GLIDE co-founder, Rev. Cecil Williams
San Franciscans from all walks of life gathered at GLIDE Memorial Church on Sunday to celebrate the life of co-founder Rev. Cecil Williams.
Target pulls back on Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."
Santa Clara County is lacking needed translation services
In a region that speaks roughly 100 languages, non-English speakers often find themselves unable to follow Santa Clara County government meetings. That might finally change.
Ex-Alameda County prosecutors accused of tossing Black, Jewish jurors in death-penalty cases
Former Alameda County prosecutors excluded Black and Jewish jurors from death penalty cases, prompting a federal judge to order a review of dozens of such cases, said District Attorney Pamela Price on Monday.
Al Roker sued for allegedly failing to follow diversity, equity, inclusion mandate
A former Al Roker Entertainment producer claims the company failed a diversity initiative.
Activist Angela Davis speaks to East Bay high school students on decades of advocacy
Students from two high schools invited well-known Bay Area political activist Angela Davis to speak about her decades of experience fighting against racism and other causes.
Data shows Santa Clara County seldom awards contracts to minority businesses
Leaders in the minority business community say the data only proves minority business owners are being ignored and left out.
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
Usher, Fantasia, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on Saturday night, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
Jewish UC Berkeley students fight against campus antisemitism
Jewish students, alumni, and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, gathered on Monday to condemn campus antisemitism and demand the university do more to protect its Jewish community members.