Santa gets a boyfriend in Norway postal service Christmas ad
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
Florida judge approves motion to dismiss 'Groveland Four' convictions
The names of four African American men could be cleared as a hearing will be held on a motion to remove the guilty verdicts and indictments from the ‘Groveland Four.’
The names of four African American men could be cleared as a hearing will be held on a motion to remove the guilty verdicts and indictments from the ‘Groveland Four.’
Meet Ji-Young: 'Sesame Street' debuts 1st Asian American muppet
At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet on “Sesame Street.”
At only 7 years old, Ji-Young is making history as the first Asian American muppet on “Sesame Street.”
What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
US Treasury appoints 1st-ever counsel for racial equity
The Treasury Department has hired a former JPMorgan Chase executive to head a new government program aimed at combatting racial inequality issues in banking and other financial-services industries.
The Treasury Department has hired a former JPMorgan Chase executive to head a new government program aimed at combatting racial inequality issues in banking and other financial-services industries.
‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
Bill filed in Florida Legislature to help stop Asian hate, lawmakers say
Florida students could be learning more about Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) history in class, helping to stop Asian hate.
Florida students could be learning more about Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) history in class, helping to stop Asian hate.
‘Loved and accepted just the way you are,’ Biden says on National Coming Out Day
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Teen makes history as Florida's first transgender homecoming queen
As Orlando gets ready to celebrate Pride, one high school is celebrating one 17-year-old student. Evan Bialosuknia was crowned homecoming queen at Olympia High School. For her, the crown is much more than plastic. She is the first transgender homecoming queen in the state of Florida.
As Orlando gets ready to celebrate Pride, one high school is celebrating one 17-year-old student. Evan Bialosuknia was crowned homecoming queen at Olympia High School. For her, the crown is much more than plastic. She is the first transgender homecoming queen in the state of Florida.
San Jose apologizes to Chinese immigrants for role in 'systemic racism'
San Jose, with a population over 1 million, is the largest city in the country to formally apologize to the Chinese community for its treatment of their ancestors.
San Jose, with a population over 1 million, is the largest city in the country to formally apologize to the Chinese community for its treatment of their ancestors.
More minorities getting COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
New data from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows more Black and Latino Americans are getting the COVID-19 vaccine compared to earlier this year.
Oregon school employee on leave after wearing blackface to work
An Oregon school system employee showed up to work last Friday in blackface, prompting the school board to place them on leave.
An Oregon school system employee showed up to work last Friday in blackface, prompting the school board to place them on leave.
Why Hispanic Heritage Month begins in the middle of September
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, but why does it start in the middle of the month?
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, but why does it start in the middle of the month?
1st openly transgender bishop of major Christian denomination installed in San Francisco
The Rev. Megan Rohrer served as pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset and was San Francisco police’s first transgender chaplain.
The Rev. Megan Rohrer served as pastor of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset and was San Francisco police’s first transgender chaplain.
Elijah McClain: 5 first responders charged in Black man's 2019 death
The 23-year-old’s death gained widespread attention during last year’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
The 23-year-old’s death gained widespread attention during last year’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
US hate crimes rise to highest level in 12 years, FBI data shows
Hate crimes have risen to a 12-year high, with an increase in offenses against Black people and those of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, FBI data shows.
Hate crimes have risen to a 12-year high, with an increase in offenses against Black people and those of Asian and Pacific Islander descent, FBI data shows.
‘March On For Voting Rights’ takes place on anniversary of MLK's 'I Have A Dream' speech
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
Women's Equality Day: A look at the day's history and how it's commemorated
Women’s Equality Day is commemorated on August 26 in the U.S., marking the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.
Women’s Equality Day is commemorated on August 26 in the U.S., marking the passage of the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote.
TSA subjected transgender teen to strip-search, lawsuit claims
A North Carolina woman is suing the Transportation Security Administration, saying her transgender teenager was ordered to undergo a strip-search at an airport.
A North Carolina woman is suing the Transportation Security Administration, saying her transgender teenager was ordered to undergo a strip-search at an airport.
Full appeals court to hear transgender bathroom fight
The lawsuit, which the student and his mother filed in 2017, stemmed from his high school requiring him to use a gender-neutral, single-stall bathroom, or girls’ bathrooms.
The lawsuit, which the student and his mother filed in 2017, stemmed from his high school requiring him to use a gender-neutral, single-stall bathroom, or girls’ bathrooms.