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.
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.
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.
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.
NYPD searches for trio in string of violent hate crimes in Brooklyn
In all three incidents, the group targeted and assaulted males within a mile radius of each other East Midwood section.
NYC woman arrested for allegedly throwing hot coffee at man in anti-Muslim attack
Hadasa Bozakkaravani, 48, faces multiple hate crime charges after targeting a man in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn.
Hair discrimination lawsuit: Black NJ police officer says she was disciplined for Bantu knots
Maplewood Police Department Officer Chian Weekes-Rivera said that she faced discrimination for wearing her hair in a natural Bantu knots style. Her lawyer argues this is a violation of the CROWN Act.
Roger Goodell: NFL still needs more minority coach hires
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.
New York to allow 'X' gender option for public assistance applicants
New Yorkers will soon be able to choose an “X" gender option when applying for food stamps, Medicaid and other public assistance.
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
Turkey’s First Lady Emine Erdoğan's message to industry leaders: 'Let women lead'
In the garden atop Rockefeller Center overlooking Fifth Avenue, women leaders in artificial intelligence, healthcare, law, music, food, fashion, and politics came together to discuss how they could collaborate to overcome obstacles.
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.
'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.
Celebrating culture and unity: Harlem's 54th annual African American Day Parade
This year's theme was 'Celebrating African American Culture.'
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.
NJ bill will require schools to offer free menstrual products for grades 6-12
Under the bill, school districts are required to ensure that students in schools with students from grade six through 12 have access to free menstrual products in at least half of the female and gender-neutral bathrooms.
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.
Man convicted of attempted murder for taunting BLM protesters with bladed glove
Cavalluzzi faces up to 25 years to life in prison for each of the attempted murder charges when he is sentenced in October.
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.