Santa Clara County is lacking needed translation services
In a region that speaks roughly 100 languages, non-English speakers often find themselves unable to follow Santa Clara County government meetings. That might finally change.
Ex-Alameda County prosecutors accused of tossing Black, Jewish jurors in death-penalty cases
Former Alameda County prosecutors excluded Black and Jewish jurors from death penalty cases, prompting a federal judge to order a review of dozens of such cases, said District Attorney Pamela Price on Monday.
Al Roker sued for allegedly failing to follow diversity, equity, inclusion mandate
A former Al Roker Entertainment producer claims the company failed a diversity initiative.
Activist Angela Davis speaks to East Bay high school students on decades of advocacy
Students from two high schools invited well-known Bay Area political activist Angela Davis to speak about her decades of experience fighting against racism and other causes.
Data shows Santa Clara County seldom awards contracts to minority businesses
Leaders in the minority business community say the data only proves minority business owners are being ignored and left out.
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
Usher, Fantasia, ‘Color Purple’ honored at 55th NAACP Image Awards
Usher was named entertainer of the year at the 55th annual NAACP Awards on Saturday night, which highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.
Jewish UC Berkeley students fight against campus antisemitism
Jewish students, alumni, and faculty at the University of California, Berkeley, gathered on Monday to condemn campus antisemitism and demand the university do more to protect its Jewish community members.
Long-awaited full-scale grocery store opens in Marin City
A Marin City neighborhood, long grappling with a lack of full-service grocery stores, has some ease with the arrival of a new neighborhood market.
North Face offers discount for customers who take 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' course
The North Face offers a discount to customers if they take the hour-long course and agree to take part in racial justice activism.
Women’s History Month 2024 celebrates advocates for ‘equity, diversity and inclusion’
Women's History Month is a time to honor the women who have made important sacrifices and contributions to society in both the past and present.
Reflecting on Oscar Grant: 15 years of remembering and resilience
Fifteen years ago on Jan. 1, 2009, Oscar Grant was killed at the Fruitvale BART station by a former BART police officer. It was a killing that sent shockwaves not just through Oakland, but the country. These shockwaves are still felt years later.
San Francisco apologizes to Black residents for decades of racist policies
Supervisors in San Francisco formally apologized Tuesday to African Americans and their descendants for the city's role in perpetuating racism and discrimination, with several stating that this was just the start of reparations for Black residents and not the end.
California lawmakers say reparations bills, which exclude widespread payments, are a starting point
Black lawmakers in California on Wednesday introduced a package of reparations legislation, calling it a starting point to atone for the state’s legacy of discrimination.
Female umpire Jen Pawol gets MLB spring training assignment
Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.
Black History Month book sold at Target mislabels civil right icons, TMZ says
It's a rocky start to Black History Month. One magnet-style learning book about Civil Rights labels misnamed several Black American icons, TMZ reported.
Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.
Baylor Women's Basketball program to retire Brittney Griner's jersey on Feb. 18
The Baylor women's basketball program will be retiring her #42 jersey in a pregame ceremony on Feb. 18.
Family, friends react to death of Dexter Scott King, youngest son of Martin Luther King Jr.
The King Center has announced that Dexter Scott King, the youngest son and third child of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson slams company's 'whole diversity and inclusion thing'
“You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in,” former CEO Chip Wilson told Forbes.