Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims

Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."

Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral

A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.

Spring training 2024: Female umpire Jen Pawol makes big league debut

This MLB spring training season, all eyes will be on Jen Pawol as she gets one step closer to becoming the MLB’s first woman umpire.

Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute

Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.

CROWN Act: Where national efforts for legislation stand

The CROWN Act is at the center of a trial involving Darryl George, a Black high school student, and a Texas school district over his hairstyle, which led to his suspension from school.

Female umpire Jen Pawol gets MLB spring training assignment

Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.

Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US

This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.

Elon Musk privately visits Auschwitz-Birkenau site in response to accusations of antisemitism on X

Elon Musk has been accused of allowing antisemitic messages on his social media platform X. Musk was expected to make the visit Tuesday and take part in a memorial service together with political figures.

Full Recap: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Service 2024

Thousands of people gathered in-person and online to experience the 56th Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate

The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.

Here are 5 things to know about MLK Jr. and the legacy of the civil rights icon

Dive into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his journey from challenging segregation to advocating for justice and equality.