Nonprofit inspires Black boys to become lifelong readers
Research shows young Black boys are especially vulnerable when it comes to reading proficiency. A nonprofit organization has a mission to inspire them to become lifelong readers.
Book illustrates how Black culture drives language
That new word you just heard on social media is probably connected to something Black Americans have been saying for generations.
Sony unveils new video game controller for disabled gamers
Sony’s new Access Controller will go on sale worldwide on Dec. 6 and cost $90 in the U.S.
LA elementary schools to celebrate National Coming Out Day with a week of LGBTQ+ lessons
Starting Monday, LAUSD elementary schools will participate in a week-long celebration of 'National Coming Out Day.'
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado raises possibilities other Black coaches can get opportunities
Currently, there are only 14 Black head coaches roaming the sidelines at 133 college FBS programs, while roughly half the players are Black.
California kids could become 'wards of the state' under new gender affirmation rule, mom warns: 'Dangerous'
Parental rights advocates warn the policy could jeopardize parental custody rights because they disagree with the child's decision to identify with a gender that does not correspond with their biological sex.
California temporarily blocks Chino Valley Unified School District's transgender policy
A temporary restraining order was issued Wednesday against the Chino Valley Unified School District's mandatory gender identity disclosure policy, immediately halting its enforcement.
Glendale community promotes LGBTQIA+ inclusivity
In the wake of recent hate crimes, a Glendale community showed solidarity promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusivity.
AG sues California school district over policy to out trans students to parents
The state attorney general on Monday sued a California school district that passed a policy forcing schools to out transgender students to their parents regardless of whether the child wants them to know.
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.
Rocker Alice Cooper says transgenderism has reached 'point of absurdity' where it endangers women, child
Alice Cooper warned that predatory men are going to take advantage of transgender policies to access women's spaces, 'Somebody’s going to get raped'
California sports controversy: Transgender student-athletes face protests amid national debate
Parents groups have been protesting the participation of transgender student-athletes at high school track meets.
MLK’s dream for America among stars of 60th anniversary of 1963 March on Washington
As the nation commemorates the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech continues to resonate and inspire renewed efforts toward achieving the dream of equality for all.
Murrieta Valley School District votes to 'out' transgender students to parents
Murrieta Valley Unified School District approves a policy similar to Chino Valley where the school notifies parents that their children are using a pronoun different from their birth certificate.
Ne-Yo reverses 'publicist's' apology for comments against allowing kids to transition: 'This is how I FEEL'
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
California mom sues Southwest alleging 'blatant racism'
Mary MacCarthy, a Los Angeles resident who is white, said traveling from San Jose to Denver for her older brother's funeral in October 2021 went awry when, shortly after landing, she and her daughter Moira were whisked away for police questioning after an airline employee flagged the duo as suspicious.
Temecula school district sued over ban on critical race theory
The Temecula Valley Unified School District is once again at the center of controversy over class curriculum – this time over its ban on critical race theory.
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.