Harvard's legacy admissions under investigation by US Education Department
Opening a new front in legal battles over college admissions, the U.S. Department of Education has launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions.
For Emmett Till's family, national monument declaration cements his inclusion in American story
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will be located across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi and will be federally protected places.
Outgoing Antioch police chief won't testify in trial over racist text scandal
The courtroom was packed Friday as officers from the Antioch Police Department prepared to testify about racist text messages uncovered during an ongoing investigation.
Legacy admissions: What you should know about the now-controversial college admissions practice
In the aftermath of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that banned affirmative action, a new battle is brewing over a practice by various universities that gives preferential treatment to applicants with parents who attended the same institution. Here's what you should know about legacy admissions, as well as the controversy surrounding it.
Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group founded in 1971
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is 81, is stepping down as president from the civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Black Lives Matter movement marks 10 years of activism, continues push to defund the police
This weekend, national organizations and local organizers across the nation have planned events to mark 10 years of Black Lives Matter.
'Sopranos' actor thanks SCOTUS for 'allowing' him to 'discriminate,' makes announcement about his work
Actor Michael Imperioli thanked the Supreme Court on Saturday for "allowing" him to discriminate after they held that a graphic designer who creates wedding websites does not have to create them for same-sex marriages.
'Parish of social justice': Oakland's St. Columba says 'love is love,' vocally supports to LGBTQ community
A Catholic Church in the East Bay has formed its identity on welcoming LGBTQ members.
How Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling can impact California colleges, universities
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, many college and university campuses are nearly empty. Nonetheless, the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action is a lesson for current and prospective students on the far-reaching consequences the decision could have.
Alameda County apologizes for role in destruction of Russell City
Seized and destroyed last century thanks in part to actions by former members of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, the current supervisors apologized Tuesday to previous residents and descendants of Russell City, a community established in 1853 near the Hayward shoreline.
California’s Black reparations task force concludes its historic 2 years of work
Members of California’s Black reparations task force presented their historic two-year report to state lawmakers Thursday, challenging critics to read the hefty tome and reconsider redress for the descendants of slavery.
Christine King Farris, Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister and civil rights activist, dies at 95
Christine King Farris, the esteemed educator, civil rights activist, and eldest sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died. She was 95 years old.
Angela Bassett among industry trailblazers to receive honorary Oscar
Angela Bassett may have gone home empty handed at the Oscars in March, but the two-time nominee will be getting a golden statuette this year after all – and in very good company too.
'Not enough representation’: Silicon Valley Latinas struggle to enter tech industry
Despite being raised in the shadow of tech giants like Apple and Google, Stephanie Valenzuela struggled to see how she fit into the industry. As a Latina, Valenzuela said she rarely saw herself represented.
Marin City hosts largest annual Juneteenth celebration in North Bay
Hundreds of people gathered to honor Juneteenth at Marin City's Rocky Graham Park. The celebration is held annually and is known for being one of the largest in the North Bay Area. This year’s theme was ascension. Dave Detling reports.
Reckoning with reparations: What some Black Californians want
There is an unsavory truth about California's history — the Golden State bears the stain of slavery and its evils are tied to the modern-day suffering of Black residents.
Pink Triangle returns to Twin Peaks for Pride Month
The Pink Triangle returns to Twin Peaks for Pride Month. More than 400 volunteers helped with the one-acre installation project.
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence receive award as protestors gather outside Dodgers Stadium
After weeks of back and forth, the Los Angeles Dodgers ultimately invited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to their Pride night
Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in suit over firing after 2018 arrests of 2 Black men
Jurors in federal court have awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a Philadelphia location in 2018.
Congratulations pour in for Tyler Perry over 'historic' BET, VH1 purchase; But did it actually happen?
Congratulations are pouring in for Tyler Perry after news reports that the media mogul successfully acquired BET and VH1, making him the first African American to own two major television networks … except, no one knows if it actually happened.