Netflix touts its record on inclusivity following study, invests $100M to improve diversity in TV, film
The study, which Netflix commissioned, analyzed 2018 and 2019 original films and TV series. The streaming giant will also create a $100 million fund to improve diversity.
The study, which Netflix commissioned, analyzed 2018 and 2019 original films and TV series. The streaming giant will also create a $100 million fund to improve diversity.
House passes Equality Act, which would enshrine LGBTQ protections in US labor and civil rights laws
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
The Democratic-led House passed a bill Thursday that would enshrine LGBTQ protections in the nation's labor and civil rights laws, a top priority of President Joe Biden, though the legislation faces an uphill battle in the Senate.
At least 160 Confederate symbols taken down or moved in 2020, SPLC says
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
At least 160 public Confederate symbols were taken down or moved from public spaces in 2020, according to a new count the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.
CROWN Act would protect workers, students from discrimination based on hairstyle
Several states have already adopted similar bills into law and a lawmaker from Orlando hopes Florida will be next.
Several states have already adopted similar bills into law and a lawmaker from Orlando hopes Florida will be next.
Republican-controlled Senate in Mississippi votes to ban transgender athletes on female teams
There was little discussion before senators passed Senate Bill 2536 in a late-night session earlier this week to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ or women’s sports in the state's schools and universities.
There was little discussion before senators passed Senate Bill 2536 in a late-night session earlier this week to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ or women’s sports in the state's schools and universities.
Google to provide 100,000 Black women with career, digital skills training
AWESOME! Google on Friday announced an initiative to provide 100,000 Black women with career development and digital skills training by spring 2022.
AWESOME! Google on Friday announced an initiative to provide 100,000 Black women with career development and digital skills training by spring 2022.
Charges dropped for Buffalo officers seen shoving elderly protester
Criminal charges have been dropped against two police officers seen on video last spring shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground in Buffalo.
Criminal charges have been dropped against two police officers seen on video last spring shoving a 75-year-old protester to the ground in Buffalo.
Ulta Beauty commits to doubling Black-owned brands in its stores
Ulta Beauty has announced a new initiative surrounding diversity and inclusiveness regarding its products promising to double the Black-owned brands found in its stores.
Ulta Beauty has announced a new initiative surrounding diversity and inclusiveness regarding its products promising to double the Black-owned brands found in its stores.
Senate confirms Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas as DHS chief
The Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas and Pete Buttigieg as homeland security and transportation secretaries, respectively, Tuesday.
The Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas and Pete Buttigieg as homeland security and transportation secretaries, respectively, Tuesday.
Black leads, Black legacy, Black love stories: These free-to-stream films are perfect for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History Month with Tubi. The streaming platform offers one of the largest Black cinema collections available online — and it’s free.
Celebrate Black History Month with Tubi. The streaming platform offers one of the largest Black cinema collections available online — and it’s free.
Black History Month focusing on ‘The Black Family’ as theme for 2021
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, or ASALH, chose the theme because the Black family has been a target of study in various academic disciplines.
Black Lives Matter movement nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Norwegian lawmaker has nominated the Black Lives Matter movement for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for bringing attention to racial inequities around the world, while dismissing the riots and violence done in the name of the movement.
A Norwegian lawmaker has nominated the Black Lives Matter movement for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for bringing attention to racial inequities around the world, while dismissing the riots and violence done in the name of the movement.
Black History Month: The little-known backstory
February marks the start of Black History Month and while many people are familiar with the annual celebration, the details of its origin are not as well known.
February marks the start of Black History Month and while many people are familiar with the annual celebration, the details of its origin are not as well known.
Washington Football Team hires first Black female assistant coach in NFL history
The Washington Football Team announced on Tuesday that it has hired the first Black female assistant coach in NFL history.
The Washington Football Team announced on Tuesday that it has hired the first Black female assistant coach in NFL history.
Biden orders DOJ to end reliance on private prisons as part of executive actions on racial equity
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
Dallas Mavs and doctors host 'The Huddle' to discuss vaccine
The Dallas Mavericks are not shying away from tough conversations about race and a part of that is who will and will not get a vaccine against the coronavirus.
The Dallas Mavericks are not shying away from tough conversations about race and a part of that is who will and will not get a vaccine against the coronavirus.
'God is on your side': Group of US Catholic bishops call for support, defend LGBT youth against bullying
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Biden revokes Trump ban on diversity training that explores systemic racism, privilege
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Barbie introduces Dr. Maya Angelou doll to ‘Inspiring Women’ series ahead of Black History Month
Barbie announced a new addition to its “Inspiring Women” doll series: Dr. Maya Angelou.
Barbie announced a new addition to its “Inspiring Women” doll series: Dr. Maya Angelou.