Race and ethnicity
Texas Democrats Rally at Capitol to Challenge Republicans’ US House Map Overhaul Amid California Dems’ Counteractions
Texas Democrats have decided to end their two-week walkout, which had stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts. This move ... Read more
Black Mayors Showcase Dramatic Drop in Violent Crime in Cities Trump Calls ‘Lawless’
As President Trump labeled Washington, D.C., a “crime-ridden wasteland,” many city mayors pushed back. They noticed something different: many cities ... Read more
Judge Overturns Trump Administration’s Restrictions on Diversity Programs in Schools and Colleges
A federal judge has overturned two recent actions from the Trump administration that aimed to end diversity, equity, and inclusion ... Read more
Trump Administration Pursues $1 Billion Settlement from UCLA: What You Need to Know
The Trump administration is pursuing a significant $1 billion settlement from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). This follows ... Read more
Trump Mandates Colleges to Demonstrate Colorblind Admissions Policies: What This Means for Students
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new policy from President Trump requires colleges to prove they don’t factor in race for admissions. ... Read more
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Faces Shutdown After Congressional Defunding and Trump’s Criticism: What It Means for Public Media
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has announced it will start winding down its operations after Congress ... Read more
Bubba Wallace Makes History: First Black Driver to Triumph on the Iconic Indianapolis Oval
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bubba Wallace jumped out of his No. 23 car, fists pumping in the air. He had just ... Read more
Imprisoned Landlord Dies After Serving Decades for Hate Crime Against Palestinian American Family
JOLIET, Ill. — Joseph Czuba, the landlord who was sentenced to 53 years in prison for killing 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi ... Read more
Hulk Hogan’s Legacy: Confronting Painful Contradictions for Black Wrestling Fans
Kazeem Famuyide remembers the day vividly. As a child, he sat on his father’s lap, captivated by Hulk Hogan wrestling ... Read more
Columbia Scholar on Genocide Faces Departure Over Controversial New Definition of Antisemitism
In recent years, discussions around antisemitism on college campuses have intensified. A significant change at Columbia University has raised alarms ... Read more
