Ulta Beauty commits to doubling Black-owned brands in its stores
Ulta Beauty has announced a new initiative surrounding diversity and inclusiveness regarding its products promising to double the Black-owned brands found in its stores.
Ulta Beauty has announced a new initiative surrounding diversity and inclusiveness regarding its products promising to double the Black-owned brands found in its stores.
George Floyd billboard in DC issues statement for justice
An activist group teamed up with artist Don Perlis to install a billboard in D.C. to commemorate the death of George Floyd – and to call out for social justice.
An activist group teamed up with artist Don Perlis to install a billboard in D.C. to commemorate the death of George Floyd – and to call out for social justice.
Florida city will recognize May 20 as slave emancipation day
The city commission plans to approve a resolution Monday declaring May 20 as Florida Emancipation Day, a report says.
The city commission plans to approve a resolution Monday declaring May 20 as Florida Emancipation Day, a report says.
Black Lives Matter movement nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian lawmaker has nominated the Black Lives Matter movement for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for bringing attention to racial inequities around the world, while dismissing the riots and violence done in the name of the movement.
A Norwegian lawmaker has nominated the Black Lives Matter movement for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for bringing attention to racial inequities around the world, while dismissing the riots and violence done in the name of the movement.
SF Unified to rename 44 schools; current monikers 'inappropriate'
The San Francisco Unified District school board voted Tuesday night to rename 44 schools that they have found inappropriate.
The San Francisco Unified District school board voted Tuesday night to rename 44 schools that they have found inappropriate.
Biden orders DOJ to end reliance on private prisons as part of executive actions on racial equity
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
2 female referees officiate same NBA game for 1st time ever
This is the first time ever that two female referees will officiate the same NBA game, the NBA confirmed.
This is the first time ever that two female referees will officiate the same NBA game, the NBA confirmed.
Biden reverses Trump's ban on transgender people in military
President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military, dumping a ban ordered by President Donald Trump in a tweet during his first year in office.
President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military, dumping a ban ordered by President Donald Trump in a tweet during his first year in office.
Sarah Thomas to become first female to officiate at Super Bowl
When the Super Bowl comes around in Tampa, it will be the first time an NFL team plays on their home turf and the first time a female will officiate the big game.
When the Super Bowl comes around in Tampa, it will be the first time an NFL team plays on their home turf and the first time a female will officiate the big game.
St. Paul man pleads guilty to federal arson charges in Minneapolis PD 3rd Precinct fire
A St. Paul, Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday to federal arson charges for his role in torching the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct.
A St. Paul, Minnesota man pleaded guilty Friday to federal arson charges for his role in torching the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct.
Biden revokes Trump ban on diversity training that explores systemic racism, privilege
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Judge modifies Kyle Rittenhouse's bond conditions
A judge on Friday, Jan. 22 modified the bond conditions of Kyle Rittenhouse's release. Rittenhouse, 18, faces charges in the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of a third during Kenosha protests in 2020.
A judge on Friday, Jan. 22 modified the bond conditions of Kyle Rittenhouse's release. Rittenhouse, 18, faces charges in the fatal shooting of two people and wounding of a third during Kenosha protests in 2020.
Racial injustice exhibit opens at Orange County Holocaust Center
The exhibit features photos of people taken by award-winning photographer John Noltner in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
The exhibit features photos of people taken by award-winning photographer John Noltner in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd.
Arthur Pappy Kennedy Breakfast to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The Arthur Pappy Kennedy Breakfast has been a tradition in the Orange County community for three decades.
The Arthur Pappy Kennedy Breakfast has been a tradition in the Orange County community for three decades.
Mississippi raises new flag over state capitol
Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.
Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.
After Capitol riot, many point out stark contrast between treatment of BLM protesters, pro-Trump mob
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
Kenosha preparing for possible protests ahead of Jacob Blake charging decision
The mayor and police chief said more details about safety precautions will be released later.
The mayor and police chief said more details about safety precautions will be released later.
Bill legalizing abortion passes in Pope Francis' native Argentina
Abortion will be legalized in Pope Francis' homeland up to the 14th week of pregnancy, and also will be legal after that time in cases of rape or danger to the mother’s life.
Abortion will be legalized in Pope Francis' homeland up to the 14th week of pregnancy, and also will be legal after that time in cases of rape or danger to the mother’s life.
Boston removes statue of slave kneeling before Abraham Lincoln
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch.
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch.
Trump weighs in on report Cleveland Indians to change nickname: 'Cancel culture at work!'
Trump’s tweet came hours after The New York Times reported the Indians’ name change was expected to come within the next week.
Trump’s tweet came hours after The New York Times reported the Indians’ name change was expected to come within the next week.