Tag: Social issues
Video shows Black soldiers harassed at Virginia restaurant
<p>FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — A group of Black soldiers was recently harassed at a northern Virginia restaurant by a woman who used racist language,...
Scientists get creative to carry on research during pandemic
SAN LORENZO, Panama — Biologist Claudio Monteza pushed through thick vegetation to install a camera near a Panamanian highway in a dense tropical rainforest....
Oscar slate holds “firsts” for Asian actors, filmmakers
It may be hard to believe that there are still many “firsts” left to check off after 93 years of the Academy Awards, and...
Miami women surprise homeless teen with magical quinceanera
<p>FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Entering her magical quinceanera on by her father’s arm, her tiara sparkling and her fuchsia ballgown trimmed with ruffles to...
Legalization bids boost outlook for US cannabis industry
<p>LOS ANGELES — Uncle Sam gave marijuana lovers more reason to celebrate this week as a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the House of...
Comedian says he was racially profiled; police deny wrong
ATLANTA — A comedian called it racial profiling, but a police department working at Atlanta's airport describes what happened as a “consensual encounter.”
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Texas lawmakers target sexual assault after Fort Hood death
AUSTIN, Texas — A year after a Fort Hood soldier was slain by a fellow member of the Army, Texas lawmakers are poised to...
Scientists get creative to carry on research during pandemic
<p>SAN LORENZO, Panama — Biologist Claudio Monteza pushed through thick vegetation to install a camera near a Panamanian highway in a dense tropical rainforest....
California shelter opens to immigrant children from border
<p>LONG BEACH, Calif. — A federal emergency shelter in California is starting to receive immigrant children from border facilities in what advocates hope will...
A philanthropic drive to aid Black women is gaining momentum
The needs of Black women and girls have become a focus of philanthropic efforts as major donors seek to narrow a racial wealth gap...