Black History Month 2023 theme highlights Black resistance in America
Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses the theme for Black History Month.
Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses the theme for Black History Month.
MLK Day: Rev. Bernice King calls for change, bold action instead of just words
America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday.
America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday.
Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
NBA to celebrate MLK Day with games, events Monday
The NBA will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full schedule of games to commemorate the national holiday.
The NBA will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full schedule of games to commemorate the national holiday.
What is King-Lee Day? History of the holiday still celebrated in 2 states
King-Lee Day was created to recognize two famed public figures: one, a civil rights leader and prolific orator and the other, a Confederate general.
King-Lee Day was created to recognize two famed public figures: one, a civil rights leader and prolific orator and the other, a Confederate general.
MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message
Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.
Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.
Respect for Marriage Act signed: Here's who it protects & how the DMV is reacting
It was a historic day at the White House on Tuesday as President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law. But, how does the bill protect marriage, and how do the people of the DMV feel about it?
It was a historic day at the White House on Tuesday as President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law. But, how does the bill protect marriage, and how do the people of the DMV feel about it?
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
Colorado gay bar shooting suspect facing murder, hate crime charges
The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.
The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.
Ulta Beauty defends transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney after podcast backlash
“Beauty is for everyone,” the company noted, adding that said Mulvaney and the host “deserve our respect.”
“Beauty is for everyone,” the company noted, adding that said Mulvaney and the host “deserve our respect.”
Byron Allen’s $10B discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s can move forward, judge rules
The lawsuit claims McDonald’s spends less than $5 million of its $1.6 billion annual TV advertising budget on Black-owned media.
The lawsuit claims McDonald’s spends less than $5 million of its $1.6 billion annual TV advertising budget on Black-owned media.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1st-ever Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids unveiled as part of Mattel’s ‘most diverse’ doll line
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.