Emmett Till, mother posthumously awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History where it will be displayed near the casket Till was buried in.
The medal will be given to the National Museum of African American History where it will be displayed near the casket Till was buried in.
Gate of the Exonerated unveiled in Central Park
One of Central Park's entrances has a new name in honor of the men formerly known as the Central Park Five and now known as The Exonerated Five.
One of Central Park's entrances has a new name in honor of the men formerly known as the Central Park Five and now known as The Exonerated Five.
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.
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.
'Change starts here': Temple University commemorates opening of Anti-Racism Center
Temple University on Monday held the grand opening of its newly established Center for Anti-Racism.
Temple University on Monday held the grand opening of its newly established Center for Anti-Racism.
Synagogues across N.J. increase security as FBI arrests man for threat
Synagogues across New Jersey were seeing an increased police presence Friday while the FBI investigated a threat made Thursday.
Synagogues across New Jersey were seeing an increased police presence Friday while the FBI investigated a threat made Thursday.
Kyrie Irving takes responsibility for tweet; he and Nets to make donations
Kyrie Irving says he opposes all forms of hate, and he and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 toward groups that work to eradicate it.
Kyrie Irving says he opposes all forms of hate, and he and the Brooklyn Nets will each donate $500,000 toward groups that work to eradicate it.
Georgia, Florida condemn antisemitic message seen at football game
In a joint statement, the University of Georgia and the University of Florida condemned antisemitic hate speech projected at TIAA Bank Field related to remarks made by Kanye West.
In a joint statement, the University of Georgia and the University of Florida condemned antisemitic hate speech projected at TIAA Bank Field related to remarks made by Kanye West.
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.”
New effort to improve relations with communities of color and police in Bucks County underway
Filmmaker Aj Ali film has been viewed by hundreds of police departments across the country and nearly every police department in Bucks County.
Filmmaker Aj Ali film has been viewed by hundreds of police departments across the country and nearly every police department in Bucks County.
Bucks County school district faces backlash over student name policy
Controversy in a Bucks County school district and it all comes down to the first name that teachers can call students in class. The district says it's about making sure parents are involved, but opponents are calling it discrimination.
Controversy in a Bucks County school district and it all comes down to the first name that teachers can call students in class. The district says it's about making sure parents are involved, but opponents are calling it discrimination.
Parts of George Dawson's book deemed inappropriate for George Dawson Middle School students
Carroll ISD deemed parts of the book were not appropriate for 7th grade students. The book covers topics like lynching, racism, segregation and civil rights.
Carroll ISD deemed parts of the book were not appropriate for 7th grade students. The book covers topics like lynching, racism, segregation and civil rights.
Carl Nassib, first openly gay active player in NFL, returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Outside linebacker Carl Nassib is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year contract. He left the Bucs after his two most successful season in 2018 and 2019 when he totaled twelve and a half sacks.
Outside linebacker Carl Nassib is returning to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year contract. He left the Bucs after his two most successful season in 2018 and 2019 when he totaled twelve and a half sacks.
African American Museum to move to Ben Franklin Parkway
The former Family Court Building at the corner of 18th and Vine will house the museum after the building is renovated.
The former Family Court Building at the corner of 18th and Vine will house the museum after the building is renovated.
'Ball is in your corner': Family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination calls on Sea World to take action
A week after a controversial video of an incident at Sesame Place went viral, the family is now calling on its parent company Sea World to take action.
A week after a controversial video of an incident at Sesame Place went viral, the family is now calling on its parent company Sea World to take action.
'We wholeheartedly apologize': Sesame Place issues new statement to family of girls in viral video
Sesame Place offers a fresh apology for an incident that occurred at the Bucks County park in which two girls wave at Sesame Street character “Rosita” and appear to be ignored by that character.
Sesame Place offers a fresh apology for an incident that occurred at the Bucks County park in which two girls wave at Sesame Street character “Rosita” and appear to be ignored by that character.
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.