Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors spotlighted on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz was widely acknowledged Monday as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.

Tuskegee Airmen videos removed from Air Force training under Trump DEI rollback

The Air Force has removed training courses for service members that included historical videos of Black Tuskegee Airmen and female World War II pilots to comply with Trump’s DEI ban.

Target rolls back its DEI goals following Trump’s executive order

Target has now joined a growing list of companies scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs following President Donald Trump’s executive order.

Indiana governor signs executive order eliminating DEI initiatives from state government

Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed an executive order this week that mandates all state executive branch agencies to adhere to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. 

McDonald's becomes latest company to roll back DEI goals

McDonald’s is revising its diversity goals and policies following a Supreme Court decision and shifting political dynamics.

List: Companies that have recently rolled back DEI policies

A number of major corporations rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies amid public pressure and criticism from some conservative activists.

Adaptive sailing program opens up lake of opportunities for the physically impaired

The Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program offers people with disabilities the opportunity to experience the beauty and challenge of sailing on Lake Michigan.

West Side United addresses health disparities at annual convention

"Building wealth to increase health" was the theme of Tuesday’s panel at West Side Union’s annual community convention.

Happy Apple Pie Shop in Oak Park bakes inclusion into its culture

Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual disability. Of that number, just over 19 percent have a job. With that in mind, parents in Oak Park baked up an idea that’s as sweet as pie.

Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims

Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."

Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral

A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.

Black Kitchen Initiative fueling growth for Chicago restaurants

FOX 32 Chicago continues its celebration of Black History Month with a look at one local program that’s promoting equity in the restaurant industry.

Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US

This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.

Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate

The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.

Here are 5 things to know about MLK Jr. and the legacy of the civil rights icon

Dive into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his journey from challenging segregation to advocating for justice and equality.

Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis

The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.