Affirmative action effort in California faces uphill battle; polling shows Prop. 16 is struggling
But public polling indicates that Proposition 16 is struggling, suggesting that voters may not be ready to repeal a quarter-century-old ban on affirmative action
But public polling indicates that Proposition 16 is struggling, suggesting that voters may not be ready to repeal a quarter-century-old ban on affirmative action
Bail set at $2M for Kyle Rittenhouse accused in Wisconsin shootings
A Wisconsin court commissioner on Monday set bail for an Illinois 17-year-old accused of killing two people during a protest at $2 million.
A Wisconsin court commissioner on Monday set bail for an Illinois 17-year-old accused of killing two people during a protest at $2 million.
San Jose seeks cultural beauty through colorful murals
A grant for murals in San Jose allows for cultural expression as they beautify blight.
A grant for murals in San Jose allows for cultural expression as they beautify blight.
City of San Jose shows solidarity with 'Black Lives Matter' banners
The City of San Jose Thursday took a step to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement on Thursday morning.
The City of San Jose Thursday took a step to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement on Thursday morning.
Civil rights lawsuit filed on behalf of Black mail carrier detained by police
A federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of San Rafael has been filed on behalf of a Black postal carrier detained by San Rafael police in August.
A federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of San Rafael has been filed on behalf of a Black postal carrier detained by San Rafael police in August.
Kushner says Black people must ‘want to be successful’
“President Trump’s policies are the policies that can help people break out of the problems that they’re complaining about, but he can’t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful,” Kushner said during an interview.
“President Trump’s policies are the policies that can help people break out of the problems that they’re complaining about, but he can’t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful,” Kushner said during an interview.
DA dismisses 14 cases handled by San Jose cops tied to bigoted social media posts
Investigators found the police officers in question only had a minor role in the bulk of the cases. They noted evidence wasn’t handled and there were no interactions with defendants.
Investigators found the police officers in question only had a minor role in the bulk of the cases. They noted evidence wasn’t handled and there were no interactions with defendants.
Louisville officer involved in Breonna Taylor raid says she ‘didn’t deserve to die’
Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly said Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical worker who was roused from her bed by police serving a narcotics warrant, “didn’t do anything to deserve a death sentence.”
Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly said Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical worker who was roused from her bed by police serving a narcotics warrant, “didn’t do anything to deserve a death sentence.”
SF Board pushes CAREN Act forward to ban racist 911 calls
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to push forward the CAREN act, a piece of anti-hate crime legislation aimed at preventing weaponized 911 calls against communities of color.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to push forward the CAREN act, a piece of anti-hate crime legislation aimed at preventing weaponized 911 calls against communities of color.
1st Black CHP chief retires, first woman named replacement
The first Black commissioner in the 91-year history of the California Highway Patrol is retiring.
The first Black commissioner in the 91-year history of the California Highway Patrol is retiring.
Starbucks praises Black barista's response to mask-eschewing customer who yelled ‘f--- Black Lives Matter'
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.
A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.
Poll worker fired for turning away voters with Black Lives Matter shirts
A poll worker in Memphis, Tennessee, has been fired after turning away early voters who were wearing "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" shirts, an elections official said Monday.
A poll worker in Memphis, Tennessee, has been fired after turning away early voters who were wearing "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" shirts, an elections official said Monday.
Black man serving life for stealing hedge clippers paroled in Louisiana
A Black man whose life sentence for making off with hedge clippers in a 1997 burglary drew scathing criticism from the chief justice of Louisiana’s Supreme Court was granted parole Thursday.
A Black man whose life sentence for making off with hedge clippers in a 1997 burglary drew scathing criticism from the chief justice of Louisiana’s Supreme Court was granted parole Thursday.
Two cited in confrontation following start of hearing for alleged mural defacers
Attorneys for the couple accused of defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez appeared in court Tuesday. Meanwhile, 60 protesters surrounded the courthouse where two were cited in a confrontation.
Attorneys for the couple accused of defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez appeared in court Tuesday. Meanwhile, 60 protesters surrounded the courthouse where two were cited in a confrontation.
Some oppose SF Lowell High School's proposed admissions change
Some are opposed to the proposed change of admissions policy at SF's elite Lowell H.S. Officials are suggesting a lottery system instead of academic achievement.
Some are opposed to the proposed change of admissions policy at SF's elite Lowell H.S. Officials are suggesting a lottery system instead of academic achievement.
Colin Kaepernick pens essay calling for the abolishment of police and prisons
But Colin Kapernick said even he missed the larger picture when he took a knee.
But Colin Kapernick said even he missed the larger picture when he took a knee.
Protestors use rocks to chip away at Junipero Serra statue in San Rafael
The group of around 60 people gathered on Indigenous Peoples' Day to call for the removal of a statue of Saint Junipero Serra at Mission San Rafael.
The group of around 60 people gathered on Indigenous Peoples' Day to call for the removal of a statue of Saint Junipero Serra at Mission San Rafael.
Protesters march over deadly SFPD shooting
About 150 people marched in San Francisco Monday evening to protest the deadly shooting of a carjacking suspect over the weekend.
About 150 people marched in San Francisco Monday evening to protest the deadly shooting of a carjacking suspect over the weekend.
Rapper, social activist Killer Mike to be honored at Billboard Music Awards
Rapper and social activist Killer Mike of hip hop duo Run the Jewels will be the recipient of the inaugural Billboard Change. Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards later this week, it was announced Monday.
Rapper and social activist Killer Mike of hip hop duo Run the Jewels will be the recipient of the inaugural Billboard Change. Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards later this week, it was announced Monday.
Black man sues Texas city for $1M after viral photo showed mounted officers leading him by rope
A Black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback has sued a southeast Texas city and its police department for $1 million, saying he suffered humiliation and fear during his arrest.
A Black man who was led by a rope by two white officers on horseback has sued a southeast Texas city and its police department for $1 million, saying he suffered humiliation and fear during his arrest.