New Latina San Mateo County Sheriff makes history
Sheriff-elect Christina Corpus is a Latina who just made history as the first-female sheriff since San Mateo County was established in 1856.
Sheriff-elect Christina Corpus is a Latina who just made history as the first-female sheriff since San Mateo County was established in 1856.
Deaf man receives $225K after being denied job due to disability, EEOC says
Viewpoint, Inc. and CampusPoint Corporation will pay out the sum as part of a settlement.
Viewpoint, Inc. and CampusPoint Corporation will pay out the sum as part of a settlement.
Honey Mahogany launches historic bid to become San Francisco's first transgender supervisor
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.
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.
California cheer team calls for removal of schools chief after Black mannequin scandal
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 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.
Slave reparations advocates hail historic California report
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.
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.
Buffalo mass shooting: Grand jury indicts Payton Gendron on terror, hate charge
The white 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday by a grand jury with domestic terrorism motivated by hate and 10 counts of first-degree murder.
The white 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday by a grand jury with domestic terrorism motivated by hate and 10 counts of first-degree murder.
‘Star Wars’ defends ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ star from hateful, racist messages sent to her on social media
Moses Ingram, who plays the Third Sister in the new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series, says she has received “hundreds” of racist and hateful messages following the debut of the show on May 27.
Moses Ingram, who plays the Third Sister in the new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series, says she has received “hundreds” of racist and hateful messages following the debut of the show on May 27.
California to unveil groundbreaking Black reparations report
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.
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.
Transgender people unable to change birth certificate in Montana even with surgery
The state health department said late Monday in an emergency order that it would no longer record the category of “gender” on people's birth certificates.
The state health department said late Monday in an emergency order that it would no longer record the category of “gender” on people's birth certificates.
East Bay cheer team under fire for posing with Black mannequin as mascot
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.
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.
Former champion Brandi Chastain reacts to news of equal pay for men's and women's national soccer teams
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.
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.
The 'Great Replacement Theory' has a long history to America's past
At the White House, Tuesday, President Joe Biden put a bullseye on hate, following the Buffalo massacre of 10 Black people.
At the White House, Tuesday, President Joe Biden put a bullseye on hate, following the Buffalo massacre of 10 Black people.
Black Lives Matter has $42 million in assets, IRS documents show
A new IRS tax filing shared exclusively with The Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc. spent more than $37 million on grants, real estate, consultants, and other expenses.
A new IRS tax filing shared exclusively with The Associated Press shows the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc. spent more than $37 million on grants, real estate, consultants, and other expenses.
Judge: California's women on boards law is unconstitutional
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California's landmark law requiring women on corporate boards is unconstitutional.
A Los Angeles judge has ruled that California's landmark law requiring women on corporate boards is unconstitutional.
Google launches 10 shade skin tone palette to promote 'image equity'
Google says people previously felt 'lumped in' to certain racial categories
Google says people previously felt 'lumped in' to certain racial categories
San Francisco considers limitations on traffic stops for minor infractions
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.
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.
1st-ever Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids unveiled as part of Mattel’s ‘most diverse’ doll line
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
Kansas lawmaker said she didn't want to share restroom with transgender colleague
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.
Harvard pledges $100 million to atone for role in slavery
Harvard University is vowing to spend $100 million to research and atone for its extensive ties with slavery, the school’s president announced Tuesday, with plans to identify and support the descendants of enslaved people who labored at the Ivy League campus.
Harvard University is vowing to spend $100 million to research and atone for its extensive ties with slavery, the school’s president announced Tuesday, with plans to identify and support the descendants of enslaved people who labored at the Ivy League campus.
Oakland welcomes new hub for Black-owned businesses
In Oakland, folks can now make one stop to shop at about a dozen black-owned businesses all under the same roof.
In Oakland, folks can now make one stop to shop at about a dozen black-owned businesses all under the same roof.