Alabama town abolishes police department after officer's slavery text surfaces
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will provide emergency services to Vincent after it disbanded its police department.
Police: Man poured gasoline, tried to light victims on fire in possible hate crime
Police said the man first doused the victims with gasoline and then tried to look for a lighter.
Ahmaud Arbery pursuer seeks leniency in hate crimes sentence
The white man who initiated the neighborhood chase that resulted in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery is asking a federal judge to show leniency when he’s sentenced next week for a federal hate crime conviction.
New smart glasses provide TV-like captions for the deaf community
It’s a revolutionary device for the deaf and hearing impaired.
Mortgage company owned by Warren Buffet discriminated against Black homebuyers, DOJ says
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
Jackie Robinson Museum set to finally open in New York
After 14 years of planning and fundraising through delays, the Jackie Robinson Museum is finally ready to open in New York City.
Bruce's Beach returned to heirs of Black couple
Justice prevailed for the heirs of the Black couple who had a beachfront property stolen from them nearly a century ago.
'We won't accept that': Family seen in viral Sesame Place video accuses park of discrimination
A family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination spoke publicly at a press conference in New York and called for the firing of the employee seen in the viral video with the two girls.
Nazi symbol or not: New Cobb County school logo on hold after backlash
Many have pointed out it resembles a Nazi symbol, though a school district said the design was based on a U.S. Army colonel’s eagle wings.
Sesame Place facing discrimination complaints as more videos are shared
After a video showing two children being seemingly ignored by a character at Sesame Place went viral, more videos are surfacing, sparking discrimination allegations against the Pennsylvania theme park.
US soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera
Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.
Montana rejects new library logo over similarity to pride flag
The commission that oversees the Montana State Library has rejected a proposed new logo after a member said the main feature brought to mind a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag.
Bette Midler, Macy Gray face backlash over comments criticized as transphobic
Both Bette Midler and Macy Gray faced criticism for comments made regarding the definition of women. Gray later responded saying she has “nothing but love” for the transgender community.
Boston city leaders decry Patriot Front white supremacist march which left Black man assaulted
Patriot Front is known for its online presence and for holding "flash demonstrations," unannounced rallies in which members march in khakis and blue or white shirts, often wearing masks, according to the Anti-Defamation League.
Billboards bringing attention to antisemitism
Hot pink billboards with powerful messages are popping up in metro Atlanta. They are designed to get people talking about antisemitism.
50 years of Title IX: What is it, and what impact has it had?
Title IX, the law best known for its role in gender equity in athletics and preventing sexual harassment on campuses, is turning 50.
Native American woman being appointed US treasurer, a historic first
The first Native American is set to be nominated for U.S. treasurer, which oversees the U.S. Mint.
Kennesaw councilman quits, businesswoman sells shop after controversial Civil War shop re-opens
A long time Civil War shop is stirring up major controversy in Kennesaw. Community members packed a city council meeting on Monday night.
World swimming bans transgender athletes from women's events
World swimming’s governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women’s events.
Freedom riders’ 1947 convictions vacated in North Carolina
Legendary civil rights leader Bayard Rustin and three other men who were sentenced to work on a chain gang in North Carolina after they launched the first of the “freedom rides” to challenge Jim Crow laws had their convictions posthumously vacated Friday, more than seven decades later.