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.
California school superintendent kicked out, 'verbally attacked' at school board meeting
State Superintendent of Schools Tony Thurmond was told to leave a school district meeting in Southern California after expressing his opposition to a policy that requires administrators to inform parents if their child identifies as transgender.
Chino Valley Unified to require transgender students to notify parents
Things got heated at the Chino Valley Unified School District's meeting as the school board voted to require transgender students to come out to parents.
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.
11-year-old singing sensation inspires others with limb differences
A singing sensation is inspiring audiences all over Southern California. An 11-year-old girl, who was born with ABS, is using her platform to embrace limb differences.
These new California laws take effect July 2023
From criminal records being sealed to private citizens being allowed to sue companies over alleged sale of ghost guns, here's a look at new California laws that will impact your life beginning July 1, 2023.
Federal prosecutors allege LA County failed to comply with disability rights
Los Angeles County discriminated against persons with disabilities at vote centers in Pasadena, North Hollywood, Downey and Watts during recent elections, federal prosecutors alleged in a lawsuit claiming violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Gardena 8-year-old starts special library for school
A Gardena 8-year-old is sharing his love of reading with others.
What is Juneteenth? The history of the newest federal holiday and how to celebrate
Here's how the Juneteenth came to be and how you can mark the occasion.
Army renames Louisiana base to honor Black WWI hero who received Medal of Honor
The renaming of the base is part of the military’s efforts to address historic racial injustice — work that included changing the names of nine Army posts that honored Confederate officers.
Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
Famed Saddleback Church rejected again by Southern Baptists for having women pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.
WeHo Pride weekend wraps up with Pride Parade
The annual WeHo Pride festival is billed as one of the largest celebrations of LGBTQ+ pride in the world.
Protest erupts outside North Hollywood elementary school amid Pride event
The LAPD stepped in as protesters and counter-protesters gathered outside Saticoy Elementary School the day of a scheduled Pride event.
3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
Diddy accuses spirits giant of racism in lawsuit over alleged neglect of vodka, tequila brands
The lawsuit alleges that Diageo treated Diddy's brands like inferior "urban" products, starving Ciroc and DeLeon of resources while heaping money on brands like George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila.
LA County raises Pride flag over Hall of Administration
Marking the beginning of Pride Month, LA County officials raised the Progress Pride Flag over the downtown Hall of Administration Thursday -- the first time a pride flag has flown over a county building.
MLB pitcher rips Dodgers for reinviting controversial anti-Catholic group to Pride Night
Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams is calling for his "fellow Catholics" to reconsider supporting the Los Angeles Dodgers following the team's decision to honor the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at its upcoming Pride Night celebration.
Pride flag burned at North Hollywood elementary school amid protest
A Pride flag belonging to a transgender teacher at Saticoy Elementary School in North Hollywood was reportedly burned.