Lawsuit against NASA alleges ageism, discrimination and racism
One of the nation's most heavily unionized entities is the U.S. Government, with 1.2 million employees, 56% of its workforce in unions. Yet, a legendary Federal Agency, NASA, finds itself be sued by two former employees who say one of the reasons they were fired was for attempting to form a union.
SJSU students commemorate International Girls in Aviation Day
Saturday marks International Girls in Aviation Day, and Bay Area scholars took point on the celebration.
Cesar Chavez: Non-profit raising funds to transform his landmark home into San Jose community center
Last year the Amigos de Guadalupe, Center for Justice and Empowerment, bought the property to make space for the next generation of community leaders.
More controversy follows Sunol school board’s decision to ban Pride flags
A special meeting of the Sunol Glen School Board was called with just 24 hours’ notice and only two of the three board members present. It comes following a divisive decision to restrict all flags flying beyond the state and national flags.
Nonprofit aims to bring greater diversity, inclusion to professional golf
The renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links on the Monterey Peninsula played host to a special tournament this week.
Hispanic Heritage Fiesta de las Americas show diversity of SF Latin communities
Fiesta de las Americas brought thousands of people to the heart of San Francisco's Latino Cultural District in the Mission District on Saturday.
Superintendent calls ban on Pride flags at Sunol school 'disheartening'
Trustees of Sunol Glen Unified School District, which oversees a single school, Sunol Glen School -- adopted a policy Tuesday that won't allow Pride or inclusivity flags on its official flagpole.
California voters overwhelmingly oppose cash reparations to Black residents, poll finds
The majority of California voters oppose cash reparations payments to Black residents, according to a recent poll.
Legendary LGBTQ bar the Stud has found a new home
Nearly four years after the closure of the Stud in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood, the collective of owners aims to reopen the legendary bar in a new location next year.
Racist emails, bomb threat at Oakland school follow weekend playdate
Chabot Elementary was evacuated on Tuesday morning after the school received a bomb threat that contained racists undertones, according to Oakland police.
Biden commemorating 60th anniversary of the March on Washington: 'We continue the march forward'
Massive crowds gathered on the National Mall this weekend to honor the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
March on Washington: Masses gather on National Mall to commemorate 60th anniversary
Thousands converged on the National Mall on Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Niners host 'Football for All' in final pre-season game with multiple ‘first evers’
It was a California matchup for the last pre-season home game for the San Francisco Forty Niners, and an opportunity for California to set a new standard to make professional football more inclusive with a special event.
Amid indictments, Trump's attacks on prosecutors build on history of using 'coded' language around race
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
Global chess league imposes 'transphobic' rules
FIDE, the international governing body for chess, unveiled regulations that critics say are unfair to trans players.
Summer camp in Petaluma gives Jewish children of color a haven to be different together
One camper, from Oakland, has a white Jewish mother and a father who is Black and Muslim. Another was adopted in Uganda by a white Jewish woman; they now live in Montana.
O'Shae Sibley murder: Teen suspect charged with murder as a hate crime
If convicted, the 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley is facing a minimum of 20 years in jail.
Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
United Airlines adding Braille signs to airplane interiors
The airline plans to install its entire fleet with Braille signs by 2026.
San Francisco leaders speak out against AAPI violence
Asian Americans in San Francisco say they are constantly on guard, worried about being attacked for who they are. City leaders are speaking out against the violence.