Equity and Inclusion

Two exhibits on display at SJSU, and across the City of San Jose shed more light on the life and times of African-Americans during and after slavery. This is in conjunction with the first national observance of Juneteenth.

Sheriff-elect Christina Corpus is a Latina who just made history as the first-female sheriff since San Mateo County was established in 1856.

Honey Mahogany, a transgender activist and one-time aide to former San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney, launched her bid to become District 6 Supervisor on Thursday. 

The lawyers representing the California High “cheer family” are saying the mannequin photo is a result of a “disgruntled mother” whose Black daughter didn't make the team.

The slavery reparations movement hit a watershed moment Wednesday with the release of an exhaustive report detailing California’s role in perpetuating discrimination against African Americans, a major step toward educating the public and setting the stage for an official government apology and case for financial restitution.

California’s first-in-the-nation task force on reparations will release a report Wednesday documenting in detail the harms perpetuated by the state against Black people and recommending steps to address those wrongs, including expanded voter registration, making it easier to hold violent police accountable and improving Black neighborhoods.

An East Bay high school cheer team came under fire after the squad was photographed posing with a Black mannequin head they allegedly referred to as their mascot.

In a landmark agreement with U.S. Soccer, the men's and women's national teams will receive equal pay. This comes after a years-long fight on behalf of the women's players.

At the White House, Tuesday, President Joe Biden put a bullseye on hate, following the Buffalo massacre of 10 Black people.

A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California's landmark law requiring women on corporate boards is unconstitutional.

The San Francisco Police Commission is set to take up the issues around "pretext stops," or minor vehicular infractions that some believe are used to harass people of color.