Latina Club fosters pride and security for immigrant students at Oakland International High School

They came from Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Peru without a road map. The Latina Club helps these young students relate with others and navigate their new world in Oakland.

New landmark recognizes Chinese contributions to Yosemite

A century-old building originally used as a laundry by Chinese workers at Yosemite's iconic Wawona Hotel has been restored and turned into a visitor's attraction, recognizing Chinese Americans' contributions to the early history of the national park.

California moving to return land to Black couple’s heirs

The property along the south shore of Santa Monica Bay encompasses two parcels purchased in 1912 by Willa and Charles Bruce, who built the first West Coast resort for Black people at a time when segregation barred them from many beaches.

Oregon school employee on leave after wearing blackface to work

An Oregon school system employee showed up to work last Friday in blackface, prompting the school board to place them on leave.

‘Change is Brewing’: Ben & Jerry’s unveils new flavor for racial justice

The company wants the coffee, marshmallow and fudge-flavored ice cream to represent divesting from “a racist criminal legal system” and investing in policies and organizations that support Black communities.

Combatting a decades-old Silicon Valley problem: Inclusivity amongst Hispanic populations

How one CEO is combatting a decades-old South Bay problem that perpetuates the inaccurate perception that Silicon Valley high tech isn’t fertile territory for the Hispanic community.

Authorities say suspects targeted AAPI women in Bay Area purse-snatching spree

Two men have been charged with more than 40 purse snatchings and robberies in Santa Clara County and throughout the Bay Area. Authorities said the suspects were targeting Asian and Pacific Islander women, looking for large quantities of cash.

Black-owned Soul on a Roll food truck a success story for the formerly incarcerated

"Once you get a felony behind your last name, all opportunities go out the window," said one of the three co-owners of an Oakland food truck that is ready to roll. Their new small business is helping them defy the odds.

No more Squaw Valley: New name of ski resort revealed

Regional California tribes had asked for the name of the resort to be changed numerous times over the years, with little success. But after George Floyd was killed in May 2020, a growing number of brands began rethinking their marketing.

California moves to return Bruce’s Beach to descendants of Black couple

California lawmakers unanimously moved Thursday to allow the return of prime beachfront property to descendants of a Black couple who were stripped of their resort for African Americans amid racist harassment a century ago.

California may require menstrual products in public schools

Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia said her measure was inspired by Scotland, which last year declared access to menstrual products to be a human right and required public places to provide them free of charge.

NFL will allow social justice phrases on helmets this season

NFL players will be able to choose from six different social justice phrases to wear on the back of their helmets for the 2021 season.

‘March On For Voting Rights’ takes place on anniversary of MLK's 'I Have A Dream' speech

Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.

Women's Equality Day: A look at the day's history and how it's commemorated

Women’s Equality Day is commemorated on August 26 in the U.S., marking the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.

Proud Boys leader who burned DC church’s Black Lives Matter banner gets jail time

A Proud Boys leader who was taken into custody days before the Jan. 6 riot was sentenced to five months behind bars on Monday for burning a D.C. church’s Black Lives Matter banner, and also for weapons charge.

More than 9,000 anti-Asian incidents reported since COVID-19 pandemic onset

A new report has found the frequency of anti-Asian incidents — from taunts to assaults — reported in the U.S. so far this year seems poised to surpass last year, despite months of political and social activism.

Lakeville school district sued over 'Black Lives Matter' posters

A group of Lakeville families have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the school district alleging officials allowed "Black Lives Matter" posters in schools, but did not allow "All Lives Matter" posters.