What is critical race theory? Many struggle to define topic
Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race.
‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
Waukesha schools diversity signs prompt heated debate
The School District of Waukesha has found itself in a heated debate about signs promoting diversity and inclusivity in the schools.
DC Comics announces new Superman is bisexual on National Coming Out Day
DC Comics announced on National Coming Out Day that its new Superman will be revealed as bisexual in an upcoming issue.
‘Loved and accepted just the way you are,’ Biden says on National Coming Out Day
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Oregon school employee on leave after wearing blackface to work
An Oregon school system employee showed up to work last Friday in blackface, prompting the school board to place them on leave.
UWM student's racist, homophobic video under investigation
A University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee student is under fire after videos circulating on social media show the student making racist and homophobic comments.
‘March On For Voting Rights’ takes place on anniversary of MLK's 'I Have A Dream' speech
Voting rights advocates across the United States will march Saturday demanding the passage of the For the People Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which coincides with the anniversary of Dr. King's famous 'I Have A Dream' speech.
Cedarburg Webster Middle School mural will be removed by district
Painted by students who are members of their school's Student Acceptance Team, a mural designed to bring people together is causing a divide in Cedarburg.
California bans government travel to 5 additional states due to new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
Gender confirmation surgery for vets, VA moves to offer it
The Department of Veterans Affairs is moving to offer transgender veterans gender confirmation surgery, Secretary Denis McDonough announced at a Pride Month event in Orlando Saturday.
Milwaukee's 50th Juneteenth ‘an independence day for Black people’
Milwaukee's 50th Juneteenth celebration was held Saturday, and hundreds came out to both watch and participate in this year’s celebrations.
Illinois town cancels July 4 parade over COVID-19 concerns but allows Juneteenth and Pride celebrations
The city of Evanston, Illinois, located just north of Chicago, joined communities across the U.S. in celebrating their first in-person Juneteenth parade Saturday, but some have been left wondering why celebrations for the nation’s Independence Day have been canceled.
Illinois governor signs bill making official titles more gender inclusive
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed a bill to change "alderman," a word for elected district officials in the state, to "alderperson."
'We were in shock': Florida couple fined for displaying small gay pride flag
A Florida couple was fined by a homeowner's association for displaying a small gay pride flag in the front yard of their home.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Milwaukee Juneteenth party back for 50th year, 'everybody is welcome'
June 19 is Juneteenth, and we're expecting a bigger celebration than ever before in Milwaukee, where there is a strong tradition of celebrating the holiday, now an official federal holiday.
Juneteenth: New federal holiday pressures US companies to give day off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”