Evanston, Illinois becomes 1st city in US to pay reparations to Black residents
Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
Supporting the AAPI community through allyship and intervention
The attacks on Asian Americans has saddened a lot of people many of whom are asking how they can help. Everyday citizens are stepping up to show support in their communities.
The attacks on Asian Americans has saddened a lot of people many of whom are asking how they can help. Everyday citizens are stepping up to show support in their communities.
Inflection Point: Bay Area lawmakers, community condemn anti-Asian hate
A handful of Bay Area elected officials and community leaders gathered in Portsmouth Square to denounce the wave of attacks against Asian Americans.
A handful of Bay Area elected officials and community leaders gathered in Portsmouth Square to denounce the wave of attacks against Asian Americans.
Millions pour into GoFundMe for Atlanta-area spa shooting victim
Support has been pouring in from across the country for the victims of the deadly spa shootings in metro Atlanta on Tuesday. That includes millions in financial support for the families.
Support has been pouring in from across the country for the victims of the deadly spa shootings in metro Atlanta on Tuesday. That includes millions in financial support for the families.
Newsom meets with Bay Area Asian and Pacific Islander community amid racist attacks
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday met with Bay Area Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders at a Chinese cultural center in San Francisco amid the rise in racist attacks across the country.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday met with Bay Area Asian American and Pacific Islander community leaders at a Chinese cultural center in San Francisco amid the rise in racist attacks across the country.
Atlanta spa attacks: Slain worker toiled tirelessly to support her family
The single mother found ways to enjoy herself despite working “almost every day” to support two sons, said the older son, 22-year-old Randy Park.
The single mother found ways to enjoy herself despite working “almost every day” to support two sons, said the older son, 22-year-old Randy Park.
Experts say motive in Atlanta spa attacks points to racism, sexism
Flowers and signs with messages of love and support were left Wednesday outside Young's Asian Massage in Cherokee County, Georgia, one of the spas where four of the eight victims were killed in the shooting attacks Tuesday evening.
Flowers and signs with messages of love and support were left Wednesday outside Young's Asian Massage in Cherokee County, Georgia, one of the spas where four of the eight victims were killed in the shooting attacks Tuesday evening.
'Enough is enough': Community leaders call for immediate action to end anti-Asian attacks
Two elderly Asian people were hospitalized Wednesday morning after being attacked in San Francisco.
Two elderly Asian people were hospitalized Wednesday morning after being attacked in San Francisco.
‘The Asian-American community is feeling enormous pain’: Biden shares outrage over Atlanta shootings
Politicians, celebrities, activists and athletes are expressing outrage over the killing of eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors.
Politicians, celebrities, activists and athletes are expressing outrage over the killing of eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors.
Calls for police reform at Angelo Quinto vigil in Antioch
Supporters came to Antioch from all over the Bay Area to mark what would have been Angelo Quinto's 31st birthday.
Supporters came to Antioch from all over the Bay Area to mark what would have been Angelo Quinto's 31st birthday.
Anti-Asian American hate crimes skyrocket 149% between 2019-2020, study says
The study looked at police data from several major U.S. cities and found anti-Asian hate crime reports have increased by a whopping 149% between 2019 and 2020.
The study looked at police data from several major U.S. cities and found anti-Asian hate crime reports have increased by a whopping 149% between 2019 and 2020.
Piers Morgan quits 'Good Morning Britain' following controversial comments on Meghan Markle
British talk show host Piers Morgan has quit the show "Good Morning Britain" after making controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex.
British talk show host Piers Morgan has quit the show "Good Morning Britain" after making controversial comments about the Duchess of Sussex.
Unilever drops word ‘normal’ from beauty products in push for inclusivity
Unilever, which owns many beauty and personal care brands like Dove and Simple, will drop the word “normal” from its products in an effort to broaden the definition of beauty.
Unilever, which owns many beauty and personal care brands like Dove and Simple, will drop the word “normal” from its products in an effort to broaden the definition of beauty.
Biden signs executive orders aimed at gender equity on International Women’s Day
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Monday to mark International Women’s Day alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Monday to mark International Women’s Day alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
Anti-Asian hate crime charge filed against woman who allegedly spit on man
Authorities said Karen Marie Inman of Greenbrae is responsible for the unprovoked attack that occurred on Feb. 13.
Authorities said Karen Marie Inman of Greenbrae is responsible for the unprovoked attack that occurred on Feb. 13.
Three Black men accuse SFPD of racial profiling while shopping at Union Square
Three friends, cleared of wrongdoing, were detained for hours by police at a high end department store in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon. Someone who called police to say a firearm was brandished was cited and released.
Three friends, cleared of wrongdoing, were detained for hours by police at a high end department store in San Francisco Wednesday afternoon. Someone who called police to say a firearm was brandished was cited and released.
Assignment at Mississippi middle school asks students to ‘pretend like you are a slave’
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
A photo of a Mississippi middle school teacher’s writing assignment on slavery is drawing heavy criticism online, and parents in the district are speaking out.
New campaign by Black healthcare workers for Black community about vaccine
Black doctors, nurses, researchers and comedian W. Kamau Bell kicked off a new campaign on Thursday in the hopes of providing Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Black doctors, nurses, researchers and comedian W. Kamau Bell kicked off a new campaign on Thursday in the hopes of providing Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
With Biden's backing, Dems revive bill to overhaul policing
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was set for a House vote late Wednesday.
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act was set for a House vote late Wednesday.
Crowd rallies around gay men detained on Mexico beach
A crowd of people on a beach in Mexico rallied around three men who were being detained by police after someone reportedly complained about “obscene acts of exhibitionism.
A crowd of people on a beach in Mexico rallied around three men who were being detained by police after someone reportedly complained about “obscene acts of exhibitionism.