Bookmark General NewsJacksonvilleRace and ethnicity Jacksonville, Florida, mayor has Confederate monument removed after years of controversy by Chloe Baker December 28, 2023 December 28, 2023 Removal of controversial Confederate monument in Jacksonville signals evolving views on history and symbolism.
Bookmark Back to schoolGeneral NewsRace and ethnicitySchoolsTexas Texas high school sends Black student back to in-school suspension over his locs hairstyle by Ryan Lee December 5, 2023 December 5, 2023 A Texas high school faces controversy over suspending a Black student due to his locs hairstyle, igniting a debate on discrimination.
Bookmark CharlottesvilleGeneral NewsRace and ethnicityRacism Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s Statue, Once the Site of Fatal Virginia Protest, Undergoes Melting Process by Lucas Garcia October 28, 2023 October 28, 2023 The statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, central to a fatal 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, has been melted down. The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center announced …
Bookmark AP Top NewsGeneral NewsHamasIslamIsraelIsrael-Hamas warRace and ethnicity Surge in Harassment Towards Jewish and Muslim Americans Documented in Wake of October 7 Hamas Assaults by Lucas Garcia October 26, 2023 October 26, 2023 This article examines the notable rise in harassment and violence against Muslim and Jewish communities in the U.S. following the October 7 Hamas attacks. Civil rights organizations report a surge …
Bookmark CaliforniaDianne FeinsteinGeneral NewsLGBTQ peopleMinneapolisRace and ethnicity The Rise to Prominence of Black Queer Leaders in Congress and Social Activism by Andrew Wright October 13, 2023 October 13, 2023 This comprehensive article examines the rising prominence of Black queer leaders in U.S. Congress and social activism. It delves into historic erasure, current advancements in representation, and the multifaceted challenges …
Bookmark Associated PressDemocracyRace and ethnicityTelevision AP, theGrio join forces on race and democracy panel discussion, as 2024 election nears by Andrew Wright October 5, 2023 October 5, 2023 AP and theGrio have united in a collaborative effort to engage in a frank dialogue concerning the challenges confronting Black Americans in the lead-up to the 2024 election, within the …
Bookmark General NewsIndictmentsRace and ethnicitySan Diego Indictment Alleges Hells Angels Members Assaulted Three Black Individuals in San Diego’s Ocean Beach Area by Ethan Kim September 26, 2023 September 26, 2023 Seventeen individuals plead not guilty to charges stemming from an attack on three Black men in San Diego’s Ocean Beach. Charges include attempted murder and hate crimes, with trial set …
Bookmark General NewsIndictmentsRace and ethnicitySan Diego Seventeen Individuals Deny Charges in Hate Crime Case Involving Assault on Three Black Men by Hells Angels in San Diego by Andrew Wright September 26, 2023 September 26, 2023 Seventeen individuals plead not guilty to an array of charges stemming from a hate crime involving the Hells Angels gang assaulting three Black men in San Diego. The case includes …
Bookmark General NewsHispanicsMexicoRace and ethnicitySpain Highlighting the Cultural Diversity of Spanish-Speaking Americans During National Hispanic Heritage Month by Ryan Lee September 17, 2023 September 17, 2023 This comprehensive article delves into the significance and origins of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 in the U.S. It explores the cultural impact and …
Bookmark FloridaGeneral NewsLaw enforcementRace and ethnicityShootings In Wake of Jacksonville Attacks, Historically Black Colleges Elevate Security Measures and Maintain Alertness by Madison Thomas August 31, 2023 August 31, 2023 This in-depth article examines the heightened security concerns at Historically Black Colleges and Universities following a racially-motivated shooting in Jacksonville, Florida. It explores the incident’s impact on public safety, the …