JetBlue's CEO stepping down, will be replaced by first woman to lead a major US airline
The CEO of JetBlue is stepping down, and he's being replaced by the first woman to head a major U.S. airline.
The CEO of JetBlue is stepping down, and he's being replaced by the first woman to head a major U.S. airline.
Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
Black Americans anticipate dealing with racism during a doctor’s visit, survey finds
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
A recent survey shows that nearly half of people of color who received health care services in the past three years said they had negative experiences with a health care provider.
Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.
Roger Goodell: NFL still needs more minority coach hires
There are six minority head coaches, including three who are Black.
There are six minority head coaches, including three who are Black.
Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Hughes Van Ellis dies at 102
Hughes Van Ellis was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. He was just 6 months old when he and his family escaped what is widely considered one of the most stark examples of racial violence in American history.
Hughes Van Ellis was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. He was just 6 months old when he and his family escaped what is widely considered one of the most stark examples of racial violence in American history.
Pope Francis opens Vatican meeting, says 'everyone' is welcome to the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis has opened a big meeting on the future of the Catholic Church.
Deion Sanders' impact at Colorado raises possibilities other Black coaches can get opportunities
Currently, there are only 14 Black head coaches roaming the sidelines at 133 college FBS programs, while roughly half the players are Black.
Currently, there are only 14 Black head coaches roaming the sidelines at 133 college FBS programs, while roughly half the players are Black.
Confederate stained glass windows replaced at National Cathedral with homage to racial justice
The new stained glass windows at the Washington National Cathedral fill the space that once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
The new stained glass windows at the Washington National Cathedral fill the space that once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
US task force calls for increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
Increasing blood pressure screenings during pregnancy is an important step in addressing race-based inequities found in pregnancy-related morbidity and deaths, the task force said, which are often linked back to hypertensive disorders.
Gender-affirming care for kids being dropped by some providers in cases where it's legal
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal.
US breakdancing pros want to restore Black roots, original style of hip-hop dance form at 2024 Olympics
The Paris Games mark breakdancing's Olympic debut as officials will use a newly developed judging system to decide who is the best in one-on-one battles.
The Paris Games mark breakdancing's Olympic debut as officials will use a newly developed judging system to decide who is the best in one-on-one battles.
'Battle of the Sexes' 50th anniversary: Push to honor Billie Jean King in Congress
On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moves toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moves toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
Elon Musk threatens to sue Anti-Defamation League claiming group caused loss of X’s ad revenue
In several social media posts, Elon Musk claims the ADL "almost succeeded in killing X/Twitter" and is threatening legal action.
In several social media posts, Elon Musk claims the ADL "almost succeeded in killing X/Twitter" and is threatening legal action.
After Jacksonville shootings, historically Black colleges discuss security worries, remain vigilant
The gunman was in the parking lot at Edward Waters University before the shooting occurred at a Dollar General store. The incident sparked new fears about safety for African Americans at colleges.
The gunman was in the parking lot at Edward Waters University before the shooting occurred at a Dollar General store. The incident sparked new fears about safety for African Americans at colleges.
Biden commemorating 60th anniversary of the March on Washington: 'We continue the march forward'
Massive crowds gathered on the National Mall this weekend to honor the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Massive crowds gathered on the National Mall this weekend to honor the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
March on Washington: Masses gather on National Mall to commemorate 60th anniversary
Thousands converged on the National Mall on Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Thousands converged on the National Mall on Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
Justice Department sues SpaceX for alleged hiring discrimination against refugees, others
A complaint filed by the department claims SpaceX discouraged refugees and asylum seekers from applying for jobs at the company.
A complaint filed by the department claims SpaceX discouraged refugees and asylum seekers from applying for jobs at the company.
Biden, Harris to meet with King family on 60th anniversary of the March on Washington
The meeting at the Oval Office will commemorate the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which is considered by many one of the greatest racial justice demonstrations in the nation's history.
The meeting at the Oval Office will commemorate the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, which is considered by many one of the greatest racial justice demonstrations in the nation's history.