Asian Pacific American Heritage month highlights support for AAPI community
Asian Pacific Heritage month kicks off in San Francisco's SOMA district. AAPI community leaders call for support and acknowledgment for the AAPI community during the special and historic month. KTVU's Candese Charles.
Civil rights group seeks Justice Department investigation of Mario Gonzalez’s death in police custody
The nation’s oldest Latino civil rights organization has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland, asking that the FBI investigate the in-custody police death of Mario Gonzalez.
People of color more exposed than whites to air pollution, study finds
Researchers found that on average Black, Hispanic and Asian people were exposed to higher than average levels of fine particle pollution, while white people were subjected to lower than average levels.
Survey: Nearly 1 in 3 Asian Americans fear threats, physical attacks amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Nearly one-third of Asian Americans fear being threatened or physically attacked due to their race amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with a majority of them believing there has been a significant rise in violence against the Asian American community.
San Jose patrol officer on Chauvin verdict, how it affects officers
KTVU spoke with a San Jose patrol Officer Terrence Campbell to get his perspective on police reform efforts after the Chauvin verdict.
New Jersey now offering Gender 'X' option on driver licenses
Gender "X" will indicate a gender is unspecified. It will be offered alongside the existing "M" for male and "F" for female gender options on licenses and IDs.
Gov. Newsom signs bill to help displaced hospitality workers get their jobs back
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Friday to help displaced hotel workers.
Antioch mayor offers amends to Bay Area's Chinese-American community
Mayor Lamar Thorpe wants to designate a Chinatown Historic District and create a downtown community mural project that commemorates Antioch’s historic Chinese community.
Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
On Jackie Robinson Day, remember the Black men who played in the majors before he broke the color barrier
When celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, little fuss will be made about the Black men who played major-league ball long before Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
California effort to hire more men of color as teachers
Department of Education’s numbers show students of color make up 75% of California’s student population, yet Black male teachers make up just 1% of that workforce.
White House announces steps to curb Black maternal mortality rate
President Joe Biden announced steps Tuesday to address the high mortality rate of Black mothers in the United States through equal access to health care and combating systemic racism.
Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values.
Biden calls for ‘peace and calm’ in wake of Daunte Wright police shooting
President Joe Biden said the question of whether Daunte Wright’s shooting was an accident or intentional “remains to be determined,” but called for peaceful protests in the wake of his death.
Target to spend more than $2B in Black-owned businesses by 2025
The company will also offer a team of experts and educational workshops to help Black-owned businesses develop their products and grow.
San Francisco martial arts demonstration aims to take a stand against Asian hate
Over the last several weeks, there have been all kinds of rallies and marches denouncing Asian hate, but this event had a twist, and some punches, and kicks. Martial artists from nine different schools, representing various disciplines performed combat drills and gave demonstrations outside San Francisco City Hall.
Bay Area restaurant breaking barriers, offers understanding of Arab American culture
A Bay Area restaurant is tearing down ethnic barriers while introducing some Arab foods and culture.
Vaccine site available to East Palo Alto residents starting Friday
All East Palo Alto residents 18 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at a permanent clinic starting Friday.
49ers hires first director of diversity, equity and inclusion
Christina Jefferson comes to the 49ers after six years with Sephora spending most of that time leading their diversity and inclusion efforts company-wide.
San Francisco police arrest man for threatening to 'shoot Chinese people'
Darrell Hunter, 45, was arrested Tuesday near the business in the Tenderloin neighborhood after the woman called police, Officer Adam Lobsinger said in a statement.