San Jose Sharks player known for his skills on ice and support for gay rights
Watch the San Jose Sharks’ Kurtis Gabriel, and you can see why in his four seasons with three different NHL teams, he’s often described as an enforcer. That’s part of his story, but Gabriel’s also well-known for his support for gay rights.
Watch the San Jose Sharks’ Kurtis Gabriel, and you can see why in his four seasons with three different NHL teams, he’s often described as an enforcer. That’s part of his story, but Gabriel’s also well-known for his support for gay rights.
Bay Area sculptor marks Juneteenth with new work
The Bay Area and the nation are preparing to mark the end of slavery in America with Juneteenth this weekend.
The Bay Area and the nation are preparing to mark the end of slavery in America with Juneteenth this weekend.
Congress passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The House voted 415-14 Wednesday to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
The House voted 415-14 Wednesday to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
Title IX protection extends to LGBTQ+ students, Education Department says
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Supreme Court defers Harvard case on race in college admissions
The Supreme Court asked the Justice Department to weigh in on a case claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants.
The Supreme Court asked the Justice Department to weigh in on a case claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants.
San Jose-Silicon Valley NAACP President leaving for Atlanta
On Friday, San Jose-Silicon Valley NAACP President Rev. Jethroe Moore II met with his executive team, and told them this day would be his last at the helm.
On Friday, San Jose-Silicon Valley NAACP President Rev. Jethroe Moore II met with his executive team, and told them this day would be his last at the helm.
Support of same-sex marriage in US reaches all-time high, poll finds
U.S. support for same-sex marriage has reached an all-time high, Gallup said. And for the first time, a majority of Republicans are also in favor.
U.S. support for same-sex marriage has reached an all-time high, Gallup said. And for the first time, a majority of Republicans are also in favor.
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Breonna Taylor mural unveiled in Louisville ahead of her birthday weekend
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
NFL shares Pride-themed logo, says it stands with LGBTQ+ community
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
California launches 1st-in-nation task force to study slave reparations
Secretary of State Shirley Weber noted the opportunity to right a historic wrong that continues today, in the form of large racial disparities in wealth, health and education.
Secretary of State Shirley Weber noted the opportunity to right a historic wrong that continues today, in the form of large racial disparities in wealth, health and education.
Biden commemorates Tulsa Massacre 100th anniversary
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
Biden proclaims June as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month,” expounding its creation and history
Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate what has become “Pride Month,” which started in the aftermath of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate what has become “Pride Month,” which started in the aftermath of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 years ago, a White mob torched 'Black Wall Street' and slaughtered Black residents
This May 31 and June 1 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. A White mob stormed a Black neighborhood in Tulsa’s Greenwood District – leaving an estimated 300 people dead. Scholars have called it "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."
This May 31 and June 1 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. A White mob stormed a Black neighborhood in Tulsa’s Greenwood District – leaving an estimated 300 people dead. Scholars have called it "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."
Spain's skin-tone stamps sold at different values to highlight racial inequality face backlash
“Equality Stamps” released by Spain’s postal service to highlight racial inequality have faced backlash with the skin-tone stamps being sold at different prices depending on the color of skin they represent.
“Equality Stamps” released by Spain’s postal service to highlight racial inequality have faced backlash with the skin-tone stamps being sold at different prices depending on the color of skin they represent.
Asian designers creating t-shirts with anti-hate message
As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, statements of solidarity with the Asian American community are popping up on storefronts throughout the Bay Area.
As we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, statements of solidarity with the Asian American community are popping up on storefronts throughout the Bay Area.
House OKs bill to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Congress has passed legislation aimed at combating hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Congress has passed legislation aimed at combating hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Congress OKs bill to fight hate crimes vs. Asian Americans
The bill, which the House passed on a 364-62 vote, will expedite the review of hate crimes at the Justice Department and make grants available to help local law enforcement agencies improve their investigation, identification and reporting of incidents driven by bias, which often go underreported.
The bill, which the House passed on a 364-62 vote, will expedite the review of hate crimes at the Justice Department and make grants available to help local law enforcement agencies improve their investigation, identification and reporting of incidents driven by bias, which often go underreported.
California lawmakers seek $200 million to fight hate crimes
More than half of the money would go for grants to nonprofit and community groups that provide legal services, health care, mental health, victim compensation or counseling.
More than half of the money would go for grants to nonprofit and community groups that provide legal services, health care, mental health, victim compensation or counseling.