Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students

The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer schools or leave the country if their colleges hold classes entirely online this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic

California ski resort considering changing its name over derogatory term

The word “squaw,” derived from the Algonquin language, may have once simply meant “woman,” but over generations, the word morphed into a misogynist and racist term to disparage indigenous women.

Federal civil rights lawsuit filed against CHP on behalf of Erik Salgado's family

An Oakland attorney on Monday filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against three California Highway Patrol officers who shot and killed a stolen car suspect last month.  

Facebook falls short in addressing civil rights concerns, audit says

When it comes to addressing civil rights concerns, Facebook is falling short. That's according to a two-year-long independent audit commissioned by the company.

Interest grows in upcoming Martinez protest after mural is defaced

After a Black Lives Matter street mural in downtown Martinez was defaced, police expect several thousand protesters to participate in a protest on Sunday, now that several groups, including one with a national profile, are involved. 

Jackson, Mississippi city council votes to remove statue of namesake, Andrew Jackson

The Mississippi capital named after Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, voted on Tuesday to remove the former Southern populist's statue from the grounds of City Hall in a 5-to-1 vote.

Pair charged with hate crime after defacing Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez

The July 4th incident, captured on video, has brought national attention, and the man who organized the mural project is relieved that charges came swiftly. 

Blackout Day spotlights the importance, power of Black consumers

​​​​​​​Organizers of #BlackoutDay2020 are celebrating the impact of an economic protest calling for social justice. 

2 Martinez residents charged with hate crime for defacing Black Lives Matter mural

Contra Costa County District Attorney's office on Tuesday charged two people with a hate crime for defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez on July 4. 

Videos of racist incidents show bias against Asian Americans

A pair of disturbing videos are making the rounds on social media, highlighting incidents of anti-Asian and anti-Asian American bias.

Columbus statue removed from California capitol rotunda

Crews carried out a statue of Christopher Columbus from the center of the California Capitol rotunda on Tuesday, three weeks after legislative leaders announced it would be removed.

University of California names Michael Drake its first Black president

The University of California system has named Dr. Michael Drake to replace Janet Napolitano and become its first Black president.

Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez vandalized in viral video

The City of Martinez is in the national spotlight, after a video went viral showing a woman painting over a Black Lives Matter mural.

Police: Man arrested after waving gun at Black Lives Matter mural site in Martinez

Police arrested Joseph Osuna shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday, shortly after he got into an argument with another person at the mural site, on Court Street in front of the Justice Wakefield Taylor Courthouse.

AP Source: NFL to play Black anthem before national anthem

“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” will be performed live or played before “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to each NFL game during Week 1 and the league is considering putting names of victims of police brutality on helmet decals or jersey patches, a person familiar with the discussions told The Associated Press.