Nation Jun 25 The writings and activism of Black, bisexual feminist Alice Dunbar-Nelson By John Yang, Winston Wilde, Kaisha Young
Politics Apr 14 Biden administration unveils steps to boost equity in government The Democratic president ordered the government to advance racial equity and make government fairer for everyone, including historically underserved communities. By Darlene Superville, Associated Press
Nation Jan 17 On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Biden says Americans must commit to King’s work Americans must commit to the unfinished work of Martin Luther King Jr., President Joe Biden said Monday said in a video address on the day that commemorates the slain civil rights leader. By Associated Press
Economy Jun 29 House Financial Services Committee examines role of housing, finance in racial equity House Financial Services Committee examined the role of housing and finance in racial equity on Tuesday. By Associated Press
Nation May 25 Racial bias trainings surged after George Floyd’s death. A year later, experts are still waiting for ‘bold’ change Several professionals expressed skepticism that such efforts will lead to long-lasting change as clients resist committing to the long-term and often uncomfortable work. By Candice Norwood
Apr 04 Watch 5:40 From MLK Jr. to Black Lives Matter: America’s ‘racial reckoning’ By PBS NewsHour Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. In a year marred by continuing struggles for racial equality and justice, many of the issues that drove Dr. King are still prevalent today. Rev. Lawrence… Continue watching
Sep 18 European Union unveils plan to combat racism, increase diversity By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press The European Commission has presented a series of measures aimed at tackling structural racism and discrimination, acknowledging a blatant lack of diversity among the European Union’s institutions. Continue reading
Mar 14 Hundreds expected for funeral of 19-year-old man fatally shot by police By Andrew Mach Hundreds of mourners in Madison, Wisc., were expected to attend a visitation and funeral Saturday for a 19-year-old biracial man shot and killed by a white police officer last Friday. Continue reading
Apr 20 Rubin ‘Hurricane’ Carter is dead at 76 By Elisabeth Ponsot Rubin "Hurricane" Cater, the celebrated boxer whose wrongful murder conviction spurred widespread debate over racial injustice, has died at 76. Continue reading
Jan 01 Watch Anti-Apartheid Activist Politician Helen Suzman Dies Helen Suzman, the South African anti-apartheid activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee has died at her home in Johannesburg at age 91. The NewsHour's Robert MacNeil discussed her views in a 1989 interview. Continue watching