California faculty union calls for free tuition for Black students, removal of campus police
“The US is a racialized society based on white supremacy where opportunities, resources, power and human rights are structured by race to privilege whiteness, one where race structures disadvantages such as poverty, barriers to opportunity and power, and failure to recognize humanity, resulting in a racial hierarchy,” said Sharon Elise, vice president of the California Faculty Association.
“The US is a racialized society based on white supremacy where opportunities, resources, power and human rights are structured by race to privilege whiteness, one where race structures disadvantages such as poverty, barriers to opportunity and power, and failure to recognize humanity, resulting in a racial hierarchy,” said Sharon Elise, vice president of the California Faculty Association.
San Jose mayor wants unauthorized mural of George Floyd to stay
A Black Lives Matter mural spanning three blocks of San Jose sidewalk is still standing despite being painted illegally - and the city's mayor wants to keep it.
A Black Lives Matter mural spanning three blocks of San Jose sidewalk is still standing despite being painted illegally - and the city's mayor wants to keep it.
100th anniversary of women's suffrage: Commemorations highlight racial divide
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades afterward because of poll taxes, literacy tests, overt racism, intimidation, and laws that prevented the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Much of that didn’t change until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades afterward because of poll taxes, literacy tests, overt racism, intimidation, and laws that prevented the grandchildren of slaves from voting. Much of that didn’t change until the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Dolly Parton addresses Black Lives Matter movement: 'Of course Black lives matter'
The legendary country star recently spoke to Billboard about the racial tension in the United States and around the world, and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
The legendary country star recently spoke to Billboard about the racial tension in the United States and around the world, and voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
When it comes to social justice, is the NFL ‘woke’ enough?
Many say the NFL implementing the 'Black National Anthem' during week 1 of play is a shallow gesture towards equity and that there are more substantive measures that can be taken.
Many say the NFL implementing the 'Black National Anthem' during week 1 of play is a shallow gesture towards equity and that there are more substantive measures that can be taken.
Mayor wants to change Palo Alto law that excludes non-residents from park
There are growing demands to open a public open space that’s exclusive to City of Palo Alto residents. Nonresidents have been turned away because of a longstanding city ordinance.
There are growing demands to open a public open space that’s exclusive to City of Palo Alto residents. Nonresidents have been turned away because of a longstanding city ordinance.
Judge will not revoke bond for ex-officer charged with murder of Rayshard Brooks
The former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks will not have his bond revoked.
The former Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of Rayshard Brooks will not have his bond revoked.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
San Jose leaders in a quandary about a Black Lives Matter street mural
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he worries that other groups will paint their own messages without approval and cite the First Amendment in doing so.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he worries that other groups will paint their own messages without approval and cite the First Amendment in doing so.
California eyes 11 police reforms after George Floyd’s death
California lawmakers are pushing to enact nearly a dozen policing reform laws driven by nationwide outrage and protests after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis in May. Lawmakers have until Aug. 31 to approve and send legislation to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California lawmakers are pushing to enact nearly a dozen policing reform laws driven by nationwide outrage and protests after George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis in May. Lawmakers have until Aug. 31 to approve and send legislation to Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Activists want DA to 'do her job' following death of San Leandro man at Walmart
Community members want more information stemming from the April death of 33-year-old Steven Taylor, who was Tasered and then shot to death by two police officers who were called to the store when customers and employees were alarmed that he was waving a bat in the aisles.
Community members want more information stemming from the April death of 33-year-old Steven Taylor, who was Tasered and then shot to death by two police officers who were called to the store when customers and employees were alarmed that he was waving a bat in the aisles.
Alameda County supe chastises agency over failure to hire Black contractors
Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson said people call him every day about the lack of contracts for Black contractors and the lack of work for them has been going on for years.
Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson said people call him every day about the lack of contracts for Black contractors and the lack of work for them has been going on for years.
Ellen DeGeneres' show hits new series low ratings amid reports of toxic work environment
The bulk of the allegations came by way of a Buzzfeed News report that came out around the time that TheWrap reports the show hit a new series low in Nielsen ratings. The show reportedly drew a 1.0 Live + Same Day household rating in the week ending on July 26, 2020. That marks a downturn by 9% from the prior week and a massive 29% from the same week in 2019.
The bulk of the allegations came by way of a Buzzfeed News report that came out around the time that TheWrap reports the show hit a new series low in Nielsen ratings. The show reportedly drew a 1.0 Live + Same Day household rating in the week ending on July 26, 2020. That marks a downturn by 9% from the prior week and a massive 29% from the same week in 2019.
Learning session Wednesday part of potential Sir Francis Drake Blvd. name change
A learning session will be held Wednesday to present the history of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Marin County as part of a longer discussion about potentially changing the name of the boulevard.
A learning session will be held Wednesday to present the history of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard in Marin County as part of a longer discussion about potentially changing the name of the boulevard.
Deaf association sues White House for not providing ASL interpreter at COVID-19 briefings
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
Piedmont to fly Black Lives Matter flag, council to review policies for discrimination
The Black Lives Matter flag will be flown with the U.S. and California flags at the corner of Vista and Highland Avenues in the heart of Piedmont.
The Black Lives Matter flag will be flown with the U.S. and California flags at the corner of Vista and Highland Avenues in the heart of Piedmont.
Magic's Jonathan Isaac jersey sales surge after he stood for national anthem while others knelt
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.
Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac made headlines last week when he was the first NBA player to stand during the national anthem, and he didn’t wear a Black Lives Matter shirt during the anthem as well.
Twitch to help organize esports league, provide scholarships for students at historically Black colleges
The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.
The purpose of the league is to provide opportunities for HBCU students to compete within an organized esports league and gain access to educational and scholarship support, Twitch said.
'If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight
Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters, but for generations that allegiance didn’t translate to their own political rise.
Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters, but for generations that allegiance didn’t translate to their own political rise.
Santa Cruz caravan calls on community to fill out U.S. Census
U.S. census officials say the Bay Area leads the state in the percentage of respondents to the 2020 census. Even so, Many communities are at a 60% response rate or lower, and seek to do better.
U.S. census officials say the Bay Area leads the state in the percentage of respondents to the 2020 census. Even so, Many communities are at a 60% response rate or lower, and seek to do better.