Biden announces broad efforts to combat anti-Asian violence, bias in US
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.
Vicious beating of man on subway under investigation by Hate Crimes unit
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force wants the public's help identifying a man seen in a horrifying video beating another man unconscious aboard a subway.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force wants the public's help identifying a man seen in a horrifying video beating another man unconscious aboard a subway.
Our Race Reality: Finding Hope
FOX 29 photojournalist Starling Underwood spoke with people on a journey to find hope again.
FOX 29 photojournalist Starling Underwood spoke with people on a journey to find hope again.
Dozens attend rally and march in Philadelphia in support of Asian American community
A rally and march were held through Center City Thursday to stand with and protect the Asian American community from violence. The walk led up to City Hall for a moment of silence.
A rally and march were held through Center City Thursday to stand with and protect the Asian American community from violence. The walk led up to City Hall for a moment of silence.
Sesame Street introduces two Black Muppets to teach Elmo skin color is 'an important part of who we are'
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
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.
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.
Our Race Reality: Action for Allies
What is the role of White America in addressing race? Bill Anderson explores that question and more on Our Race Reality: Action for Allies.
What is the role of White America in addressing race? Bill Anderson explores that question and more on Our Race Reality: Action for Allies.
Atlanta spa shootings expose inequities around race, gender and sex
The killings in Atlanta follow a wave of recent attacks against Asian Americans since the coronavirus first entered the United States, with the majority of reports coming from women.
The killings in Atlanta follow a wave of recent attacks against Asian Americans since the coronavirus first entered the United States, with the majority of reports coming from women.
Buying Black: Paul Beale's Flowers
Hank heads to Paul Beale's Flowers on Ogontz Avenue.
Hank heads to Paul Beale's Flowers on Ogontz Avenue.
New Jersey schools must teach inclusion, diversity under new law
New Jersey school districts are now required to incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday. Instruction is to begin in the 2021-2022 school year.
New Jersey school districts are now required to incorporate instruction on diversity and inclusion under a bill signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday. Instruction is to begin in the 2021-2022 school year.
Coca-Cola staff told in online training seminar ‘try to be less white'
Coca-Cola raised some eyebrows this week for promoting an online training seminar that urged employees to “try to be less white” in order to combat racial discrimination.
Coca-Cola raised some eyebrows this week for promoting an online training seminar that urged employees to “try to be less white” in order to combat racial discrimination.
At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down or moved in 2020, SPLC says
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Faced with criticism, San Francisco school board now will delay renaming 44 schools
The board has taken national heat about their commitment to renaming schools, including one named after Abraham Lincoln in the name of eradicating racism, and ignoring the fact that children haven't been in school for nearly a year.
The board has taken national heat about their commitment to renaming schools, including one named after Abraham Lincoln in the name of eradicating racism, and ignoring the fact that children haven't been in school for nearly a year.
Panel recommends 7 Negro Leagues for major league status
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.
Utah school reverses course after 'reluctantly' letting parents opt-out of Black History Month curriculum
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
Colin Kaepernick billboards, mural go up around Tampa ahead of Super Bowl LV
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
Black coordinators make Super Bowl history with Buccaneers
Diversity matters to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first team to reach the Super Bowl with a trio of Black assistant coaches serving as coordinators.
Diversity matters to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first team to reach the Super Bowl with a trio of Black assistant coaches serving as coordinators.
Washington Football Team hires first Black female assistant coach in NFL history
The Washington Football Team announced on Tuesday that it has hired the first Black female assistant coach in NFL history.
The Washington Football Team announced on Tuesday that it has hired the first Black female assistant coach in NFL history.
Biden administration looks to 'speed up' efforts to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
The Biden administration is exploring ways to expedite getting Harriet Tubman’s image on the $20 bill, an Obama-era endeavor that stalled during the Trump administration.
The Biden administration is exploring ways to expedite getting Harriet Tubman’s image on the $20 bill, an Obama-era endeavor that stalled during the Trump administration.