Singer Mike Posner climbing Mount Everest to raise money for Detroit Justice Center
Michigan native Mike Posner is climbing Mount Everest to raise money for the Detroit Justice Center.
Michigan native Mike Posner is climbing Mount Everest to raise money for the Detroit Justice Center.
'Captain Underpants' book pulled for 'passive racism'
The wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves after its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
The wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves after its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
Rev. Sharpton, Floyd family kneel for 8 minutes, 46 seconds to honor George Floyd
Before opening statements began in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death, Reverend Al Sharpton urged Americans and people worldwide to join in a moment of remembrance for Floyd.
Before opening statements began in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death, Reverend Al Sharpton urged Americans and people worldwide to join in a moment of remembrance for Floyd.
St. Augustine to swear in city’s first female police chief this summer
Commander Jennifer Michaux will become the first female police chief in the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine.
Commander Jennifer Michaux will become the first female police chief in the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine.
‘The pay gap is real’: Biden signs proclamation on Equal Pay Day to commit to equal pay for women
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
Asian-Americans experienced largest single rise in severe online hate and harassment: survey
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Dad creates children’s book to increase representation of kids with disabilities in media
"The Capables" is a series of children's books in which all the superheroes are kids with disabilities, and their disabilities are actually what connects them to their superpowers.
"The Capables" is a series of children's books in which all the superheroes are kids with disabilities, and their disabilities are actually what connects them to their superpowers.
Transgender student wins $300,000 settlement from Anoka-Hennepin Schools
A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.
A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.
Santa Clara County takes stand for menstrual equity, makes feminine products free
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
The plan covers public access and employee bathrooms of all genders at county facilities, "just as there are free paper towels and toilet paper," the office of Supervisor Cindy Chavez said.
Vigil to be held in Orlando for Asian hate crime victims
The vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the UCF reflecting pond for all Asians who are victims of hate crimes.
The vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the UCF reflecting pond for all Asians who are victims of hate crimes.
Derek Chauvin trial: 9 jurors seated, defense seeks trial delay
UPDATE: Two jurors were dismissed Wednesday.
UPDATE: Two jurors were dismissed Wednesday.
Breonna Taylor’s family honors her legacy, continue demand for justice one year after her death
On the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death, the slain Black woman's family continued their call for justice as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Louisville on Saturday.
On the one-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death, the slain Black woman's family continued their call for justice as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown Louisville on Saturday.
Anti-Asian hate crimes skyrocket 149% in 16 major US cities between 2019-2020, study says
The study looked at police data from several major U.S. cities and found anti-Asian hate crime reports have increased by a whopping 149% between 2019 and 2020.
The study looked at police data from several major U.S. cities and found anti-Asian hate crime reports have increased by a whopping 149% between 2019 and 2020.
New campaign by Black healthcare workers for Black community about vaccine
Black doctors, nurses, researchers and comedian W. Kamau Bell kicked off a new campaign on Thursday in the hopes of providing Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Black doctors, nurses, researchers and comedian W. Kamau Bell kicked off a new campaign on Thursday in the hopes of providing Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
House passes George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.
House Democrats have rushed to pass the most ambitious effort in decades to overhaul policing.
Rodney King: 30 years later beating remains part of LA, US history
It was March 3, 1991, and through the lens of his camera, George Holliday recorded four white Los Angeles police officers using batons, Tasers, feet and fists to beat Rodney King, whose name quickly became globally synonymous with police brutality.
It was March 3, 1991, and through the lens of his camera, George Holliday recorded four white Los Angeles police officers using batons, Tasers, feet and fists to beat Rodney King, whose name quickly became globally synonymous with police brutality.
House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
Rochester police officers who restrained Daniel Prude will not be charged in his death
A grand jury will not seek charges against officers shown on body camera video holding Daniel Prude down naked and handcuffed on a city street last winter until he stopped breathing.
A grand jury will not seek charges against officers shown on body camera video holding Daniel Prude down naked and handcuffed on a city street last winter until he stopped breathing.
Elijah McClain death: Results of independent probe faults overall police handling of incident
The city of Aurora, Colorado, hired an independent team of investigators to review the death of Elijah McClain in 2019. The team’s report was released Monday.
The city of Aurora, Colorado, hired an independent team of investigators to review the death of Elijah McClain in 2019. The team’s report was released Monday.
New policy dictates San Diego police response to protests
Some San Diego protesters decried the way police responded to the demonstrations — at times in tactical gear and large numbers, and with force. Meanwhile, San Diego police described some of the protesters as unruly, saying some threw rocks and bottles at officers on the front lines.
Some San Diego protesters decried the way police responded to the demonstrations — at times in tactical gear and large numbers, and with force. Meanwhile, San Diego police described some of the protesters as unruly, saying some threw rocks and bottles at officers on the front lines.