Annual 'Black Joy Parade' returns to Oakland
The annual Black Joy Parade returned to the streets of Oakland on Sunday. The parade is one of several events around the Bay Area celebrating Black History Month.
Disney+ to reportedly soften content warnings on some older movies amid DEI strategy shift
The entertainment giant recently announced an adjustment to content warnings viewers will see on certain films. Here’s what we know.
Judge tells agencies to restore public health websites removed under Trump order
A federal judge has told government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Former Costco exec defends DEI policies despite fierce pushback
A former Costco executive is fed up with attacks on the grocery club’s DEI policies, saying that critics don’t understand the company’s culture.
Oakland-based e.l.f. Beauty embraces DEI, and you won't believe its ad campaign
While many major retailers have rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, Oakland-based cosmetics giant e.l.f.
Tuskegee Airmen videos restored after DEI rollback
The Air Force has edited and restored training materials referring to the Tuskegee Airmen after a temporary delay to meet Trump’s rollback of DEI initiatives.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors spotlighted on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz was widely acknowledged Monday as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.
Tuskegee Airmen videos removed from Air Force training under Trump DEI rollback
The Air Force has removed training courses for service members that included historical videos of Black Tuskegee Airmen and female World War II pilots to comply with Trump’s DEI ban.
Target rolls back its DEI goals following Trump’s executive order
Target has now joined a growing list of companies scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs following President Donald Trump’s executive order.
People's March in Alameda among several across Bay Area
Participants rallied for various causes, such as abortion rights, LGBTQ rights, and climate change, with many voicing concerns about the incoming Trump administration. The People's March was a rebranded version of the Women's March, aiming for broader appeal to those affected by potential policy changes.
Bay Area man's journey from autism challenges to campaign success
Weeks after a life-changing opportunity, Adam Sherman is contemplating his next steps.
McDonald's becomes latest company to roll back DEI goals
McDonald’s is revising its diversity goals and policies following a Supreme Court decision and shifting political dynamics.
Family alleges pattern of bullying, racism in Palo Alto after-school program
The family of a 10-year-old boy is taking legal action against the Palo Alto Unified School District and its after-school program, alleging they did not do enough to keep the child safe.
San Jose State disappointed Boise State forfeited but looks forward to volleyball final
San Jose State said Thursday it was disappointed Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West women’s volleyball tournament but that the Spartans were focused on the future.
List: Companies that have recently rolled back DEI policies
A number of major corporations rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies amid public pressure and criticism from some conservative activists.
Judge allows San Jose State volleyball player to compete
A federal judge ruled Monday that a San Jose State volleyball player can continue competing on the women’s team in a conference tournament, despite claims the player is transgender.
'This is traumatic:' Racist text messages targeting Black SF students prompts town hall
The president of the San Francisco NAACP held a town hall on Sunday to speak out against a series of racist text messages received by students in the school district. Similar texts were also received by Black men, women and students in other parts of the country, and are being investigated by the FBI.
San Francisco Unified confronts racists texts targeting Black students
The San Francisco Unified School District decried a flurry of racist texts invoking slavery that were being sent to Black men, women, and students.
Oakland café ousts man over religious symbol on baseball hat
A man says he was kicked out of a coffee shop in North Oakland because he was wearing a Star of David hat.
Little Rock Nine member Thelma Mothershed Wair dies at 83: 'She was always a fighter'
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the historic Little Rock Nine who helped integrate Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83.