CA lawmakers push to enshrine marriage equality in constitution
In November, California voters will decide whether to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
In November, California voters will decide whether to enshrine marriage equality in the state constitution.
Racist, sexist graffiti spray painted on San Francisco City Hall
Workers who arrived at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday morning were met with racist and sexist epithets spray-painted on the front door, Mayor London Breed said.
Workers who arrived at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday morning were met with racist and sexist epithets spray-painted on the front door, Mayor London Breed said.
Mexico poised to elect its first woman president
A historic election will take place in Mexico on Sunday as nearly 100 million Mexicans at home and abroad choose a new president.
A historic election will take place in Mexico on Sunday as nearly 100 million Mexicans at home and abroad choose a new president.
South Bay advocates raise alarm over missing, murdered Indigenous women
Members of the Indigenous community said a silent crisis is causing heartache but is largely unseen by the larger community.
Members of the Indigenous community said a silent crisis is causing heartache but is largely unseen by the larger community.
Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
SJFD 'boot camp' hopes to recruit more women firefighters
The San Jose Fire Dept. is readying for its 5th annual Boot Camp. The day-long even is open to women, including those non-binary, gender-non-conforming, and trans women. Officials hope the experience will lure more women to this type of work.
The San Jose Fire Dept. is readying for its 5th annual Boot Camp. The day-long even is open to women, including those non-binary, gender-non-conforming, and trans women. Officials hope the experience will lure more women to this type of work.
Hundreds gather to remember the life of GLIDE co-founder, Rev. Cecil Williams
San Franciscans from all walks of life gathered at GLIDE Memorial Church on Sunday to celebrate the life of co-founder Rev. Cecil Williams.
San Franciscans from all walks of life gathered at GLIDE Memorial Church on Sunday to celebrate the life of co-founder Rev. Cecil Williams.
Target pulls back on Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."
According to an emailed statement obtained by the Associated Press, Target is reducing its in-store availability of Pride-themed merchandise due to previous backlash, making this decision based on "guest insights and consumer research."
Santa Clara County is lacking needed translation services
In a region that speaks roughly 100 languages, non-English speakers often find themselves unable to follow Santa Clara County government meetings. That might finally change.
In a region that speaks roughly 100 languages, non-English speakers often find themselves unable to follow Santa Clara County government meetings. That might finally change.
Ex-Alameda County prosecutors accused of tossing Black, Jewish jurors in death-penalty cases
Former Alameda County prosecutors excluded Black and Jewish jurors from death penalty cases, prompting a federal judge to order a review of dozens of such cases, said District Attorney Pamela Price on Monday.
Former Alameda County prosecutors excluded Black and Jewish jurors from death penalty cases, prompting a federal judge to order a review of dozens of such cases, said District Attorney Pamela Price on Monday.
Al Roker sued for allegedly failing to follow diversity, equity, inclusion mandate
A former Al Roker Entertainment producer claims the company failed a diversity initiative.
A former Al Roker Entertainment producer claims the company failed a diversity initiative.
Activist Angela Davis speaks to East Bay high school students on decades of advocacy
Students from two high schools invited well-known Bay Area political activist Angela Davis to speak about her decades of experience fighting against racism and other causes.
Students from two high schools invited well-known Bay Area political activist Angela Davis to speak about her decades of experience fighting against racism and other causes.
Data shows Santa Clara County seldom awards contracts to minority businesses
Leaders in the minority business community say the data only proves minority business owners are being ignored and left out.
Leaders in the minority business community say the data only proves minority business owners are being ignored and left out.
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
Usher, Fantasia, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on Saturday night, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on Saturday night, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
Jewish UC Berkeley students fight against campus antisemitism
Jewish students, alumni, and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, gathered on Monday to condemn campus antisemitism and demand the university do more to protect its Jewish community members.
Jewish students, alumni, and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, gathered on Monday to condemn campus antisemitism and demand the university do more to protect its Jewish community members.
Long-awaited full-scale grocery store opens in Marin City
A Marin City neighborhood, long grappling with a lack of full-service grocery stores, has some ease with the arrival of a new neighborhood market.
A Marin City neighborhood, long grappling with a lack of full-service grocery stores, has some ease with the arrival of a new neighborhood market.
North Face offers discount for customers who take 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' course
The North Face offers a discount to customers if they take the hour-long course and agree to take part in racial justice activism.
The North Face offers a discount to customers if they take the hour-long course and agree to take part in racial justice activism.
Women’s History Month 2024 celebrates advocates for ‘equity, diversity and inclusion’
Women's History Month is a time to honor the women who have made important sacrifices and contributions to society in both the past and present.
Women's History Month is a time to honor the women who have made important sacrifices and contributions to society in both the past and present.
Reflecting on Oscar Grant: 15 years of remembering and resilience
Fifteen years ago on Jan. 1, 2009, Oscar Grant was killed at the Fruitvale BART station by a former BART police officer. It was a killing that sent shockwaves not just through Oakland, but the country. These shockwaves are still felt years later.
Fifteen years ago on Jan. 1, 2009, Oscar Grant was killed at the Fruitvale BART station by a former BART police officer. It was a killing that sent shockwaves not just through Oakland, but the country. These shockwaves are still felt years later.