Spain's skin-tone stamps sold at different values to highlight racial inequality face backlash
“Equality Stamps” released by Spain’s postal service to highlight racial inequality have faced backlash with the skin-tone stamps being sold at different prices depending on the color of skin they represent.
“Equality Stamps” released by Spain’s postal service to highlight racial inequality have faced backlash with the skin-tone stamps being sold at different prices depending on the color of skin they represent.
Near West Side school named after president, slaveholder to be renamed
A name change is coming soon for one Chicago elementary school, according to a report.
A name change is coming soon for one Chicago elementary school, according to a report.
Bill seeking to ban hairstyle discrimination in schools passes Illinois Senate
A proposal to stop hairstyle discrimination in Illinois schools has cleared the Senate.
A proposal to stop hairstyle discrimination in Illinois schools has cleared the Senate.
US restores gay and transgender health protections in reversal of Trump-era policy
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
Almost half of working mothers in Illinois have lost jobs, hours during COVID: survey
A new survey of working mothers in Illinois found that nearly half of them have felt the financial crunch of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new survey of working mothers in Illinois found that nearly half of them have felt the financial crunch of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Republicans send sports transgender bill to governor
Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.
Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov. Ron DeSantis and escalating a national culture war over transgender rights.
Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
On Jackie Robinson Day, remember the Black men who played in the majors before he broke the color barrier
When celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, little fuss will be made about the Black men who played major-league ball long before Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
When celebrating Jackie Robinson Day, little fuss will be made about the Black men who played major-league ball long before Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947.
Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Chicago on April 6 to talk about vaccine equity
During her visit to Chicago, Harris will be focusing on efforts to make sure that all people have equal access to vaccinations.
During her visit to Chicago, Harris will be focusing on efforts to make sure that all people have equal access to vaccinations.
'Captain Underpants' book pulled for 'passive racism'
The wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves after its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
The wildly popular “Captain Underpants” series is being pulled from library and book store shelves after its publisher said it “perpetuates passive racism.”
Naomi Osaka condemns hate crimes against Asian Americans in scathing tweet
Tennis star Naomi Osaka condemned recent hate crimes against Asian Americans in a Saturday tweet.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka condemned recent hate crimes against Asian Americans in a Saturday tweet.
Asian-Americans experienced largest single rise in severe online hate and harassment: survey
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Half of the Asian-American respondents who were harassed reported that the harassment was because of their race or ethnicity. The survey also found a sharp rise in online harassment of African-Americans based on race.
Wheaton College removes plaque calling indigenous people ‘savages’
Wheaton College removed a plaque that referred to indigenous people as “savages” after students and staff raised concerns about the term, the president of the suburban Chicago school said.
Wheaton College removed a plaque that referred to indigenous people as “savages” after students and staff raised concerns about the term, the president of the suburban Chicago school said.
#StopAsianHate: Asian Americans grieve, organize in wake of Atlanta attacks
Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have turned to social media to air their anger, sadness and fear. The hashtag #StopAsianHate was a top trending topic on Twitter.
Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have turned to social media to air their anger, sadness and fear. The hashtag #StopAsianHate was a top trending topic on Twitter.
Revealing Meghan and Harry interview with Oprah shakes UK royal family
Britain's royal family was absorbing the tremors Monday from an interview by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove Meghan to thoughts of suicide.
Britain's royal family was absorbing the tremors Monday from an interview by Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, in which the couple said they encountered racist attitudes and a lack of support that drove Meghan to thoughts of suicide.
6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist and insensitive imagery
Six Dr. Seuss books, including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo,” will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said.
Six Dr. Seuss books, including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo,” will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, the business that preserves and protects the author's legacy said.
Black woman goes from part-time server to owner of Roseville Outback Steakhouse
Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.
Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.
Mr. Potato Head rebranded as all-inclusive Potato Head, Hasbro announces
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.
Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Cherokee chief asks Jeep to stop using its 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,” Chief Chuck Hoskin 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,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.