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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MLK’s dream for America among stars of 60th anniversary of 1963 March on Washington
As the nation commemorates the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech continues to resonate and inspire renewed efforts toward achieving the dream of equality for all.
Amid indictments, Trump's attacks on prosecutors build on history of using 'coded' language around race
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
Ban on gender-affirming health care for minors takes effect in North Carolina
The law bans medical professionals from providing hormone therapy, puberty-blocking drugs and surgical gender-transition procedures to most under 18.
States protecting transgender health care try to absorb demand
Waiting lists for gender-affirming health care are growing in states that declared themselves refuges for transgender people as bans for such care for minors take effect nationwide.
Ne-Yo reverses 'publicist's' apology for comments against allowing kids to transition: 'This is how I FEEL'
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
NASCAR suspends driver Noah Gragson for liking meme mocking George Floyd
"I messed up plain and simple," driver Noah Gragson said after his suspension was announced.
Adidas makes $437 million from first Yeezy sale with portion going to anti-hate groups
Adidas is trying to offload the unsold shoes and donate part of the proceeds to groups like the Anti-Defamation League. The sports apparel company ended its partnership with Kanye West.
Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.