Republican Presidential hopeful Sen. Tim Scott accused Democrats of weaponizing race-related issues "not for progress, for power" while speaki…
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test b…
A nearly 150-year-old stained-glass church window showing a dark-skinned Jesus Christ interacting with women has been rediscovered in a Rhode Island church, stirring questions about race, the slave trade and the place of women in 19th century New England society.
He'll test whether a more optimistic vision of America's future can resonate with GOP voters who elevated partisan brawlers in recent years.
The cold formality of the letter is seared in Debra Long’s memory. It began “Dear Claimant” and said her 24-year-old son, Randy, who was fatal…
“Goodfellas” star Ray Liotta’s death last year was caused by heart and respiratory ailments, according to a report. The Newark-born actor died at age 67 of respiratory insufficiency, pulmonary edema and acute heart failure, TMZ reported Monday, citing documents in the Dominican Republic. His death was natural, according to local officials, who also said Liotta had the artery condition ...
The committee gave final approval to a hefty list of proposals that will go to state lawmakers to consider for reparations legislation.
Amid bans on teaching controversial topics related to race, Black families have embraced schools that affirm their African American heritage.
Voters will decide Sunday whether to stay with the party that has governed Paraguay for seven decades or back a broad opposition coalition tha…
It's been more than a decade since Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Since then, 19 states h…
Extreme views adopted by some local, state and federal political leaders who try to limit what history can be taught in schools and seek to undermine how Black officials perform their jobs are among the top threats to democracy for Black Americans, the National Urban League says.
For the first time in history, a former U.S. president has appeared in court as a criminal defendant. Donald Trump surrendered to authorities …
Chicago voters are choosing a new mayor to lead the heavily Democratic city. Tuesday's runoff pits former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas agai…
Former Vice President Mike Pence says the indictment of his former boss is nothing more than "political prosecution." "I must tell you that th…
It is important to know the difference between a hate crime and a hate incident. A hate crime is a crime against a person, group, or property …
Ryan Redington, who is Inupiat, becomes the sixth Alaska Native musher to win the world’s most famous sled dog race.
Americans have long had an intense conversation about what race and ethnicity says about who they are. Now the U.S. government is contemplating changes to how it sorts people into racial and ethnic groups.
Americans have long had an intense conversation about what race and ethnicity says about who they are. Now the U.S. government is contemplating changes to how it sorts people into racial and ethnic groups.
Cartoonists are pushing back against racist remarks made by "Dilbert" creator Scott Adams, with one artist even using his own strip to lampoon the disgraced cartoon.
Research has found Black students who have at least one Black teacher are more likely to graduate from high school.
“The New Guys: The Historic Class of Astronauts That Broke Barriers and Changed the Face of Space Travel” by Meredith Bagby; William Morrow (528 pages, $32) ——— Houston had a problem. It was 1977, and moon landings had become commonplace. American enthusiasm, and public funding, were in danger of drying up. NASA needed to make space exciting again and longed for the days when the country ...
Two startups are racing to bring electric-powered boats to the maritime masses, at least the wealthier ones. But they don't want to make waves…
The focus on racism, sexuality and education issues is a way for potential White House hopefuls to distinguish themselves in a crowded field.
Nichols' fatal beating by five police officers tells the story many residents know by heart: Any encounter can be deadly if you're Black.
Black and brown officers can be conditioned to view Black and brown people as suspect, advocates say.
Arizona, Tucson gas prices plunge headed into holiday