New York Yankees Aaron Boone: Josh Donaldson wrong for 'Jackie Robinson' comment to Sox Tim Anderson
Josh Donaldson said Saturday he twice called Anderson "Jackie" -- as in Robinson, who broke MLB's color barrier in 1947. He said he's used the reference in the past with Anderson, who said he viewed himself as a potential modern-day Robinson in a 2019 interview with Sports Illustrated.
Josh Donaldson said Saturday he twice called Anderson "Jackie" -- as in Robinson, who broke MLB's color barrier in 1947. He said he's used the reference in the past with Anderson, who said he viewed himself as a potential modern-day Robinson in a 2019 interview with Sports Illustrated.
Moses Ingram discusses the importance of being a Black woman in the Star Wars galaxy
The ‘Star Wars’ galaxy is getting a welcomed dose of diversity with their new limited series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi.’
The ‘Star Wars’ galaxy is getting a welcomed dose of diversity with their new limited series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi.’
US Soccer reaches milestone agreements to pay men's and women's teams equally
The U.S. Soccer Federation’s agreements make it the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
The U.S. Soccer Federation’s agreements make it the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Nonspeaking valedictorian with autism delivers inspiring speech at Florida college
A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.
A graduating student of Rollins College, who is nonverbal and has autism, received a standing ovation after delivering an inspirational valedictorian speech using a text-to-speech computer program.
Life expectancy gap grows among Black and white Chicagoans during first year of COVID
Chicagoans’ life expectancy fell by nearly two years during the first year of the pandemic — one of the most dramatic single-year declines ever recorded — with Black and Latino residents suffering the steepest decreases, public health officials announced Monday.
Chicagoans’ life expectancy fell by nearly two years during the first year of the pandemic — one of the most dramatic single-year declines ever recorded — with Black and Latino residents suffering the steepest decreases, public health officials announced Monday.
US passport applicants can select 'X' gender starting Monday
U.S. passport applicants can now select male, female, or unspecified or another gender identity (“X”) as their gender marker starting Monday.
U.S. passport applicants can now select male, female, or unspecified or another gender identity (“X”) as their gender marker starting Monday.
Chinese Mutual Aid Association doubles down to help Ukrainian refugees, Chicago immigrants
A Chicago agency is preparing to assist refugees from Ukraine and other parts of the world, fulfilling its mission for 40 years now.
A Chicago agency is preparing to assist refugees from Ukraine and other parts of the world, fulfilling its mission for 40 years now.
Biden says government to stand up for transgender Americans against 'hateful' state bills
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Vigil held for Evanston LGBTQ activist Elise Malary, whose body was found in Lake Michigan
Elise Malary, 31, made a great impact on Chicago's LGBTQ community, which was evident with a huge turnout to a candlelight vigil in Andersonville on Sunday night. Malary was remembered for not just her transgender activism, but for her presence and energy.
Elise Malary, 31, made a great impact on Chicago's LGBTQ community, which was evident with a huge turnout to a candlelight vigil in Andersonville on Sunday night. Malary was remembered for not just her transgender activism, but for her presence and energy.
Company 'tried to shame me' for reporting VP’s use of racial slur on Zoom, Chicago worker says
A South Side resident has accused her Atlanta-based employer of discrimination, charging that a company vice president repeatedly used a racial slur during a videoed training session.
A South Side resident has accused her Atlanta-based employer of discrimination, charging that a company vice president repeatedly used a racial slur during a videoed training session.
Chicago Pride Parade to return to Lakeview this summer
After a two-year hiatus, the Chicago Pride Parade will return to the North Side this summer.
After a two-year hiatus, the Chicago Pride Parade will return to the North Side this summer.
International Women's Day 2022 asks: Will you help #BreakTheBias?
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration of women’s achievements, and a continued call to action for equality.
Aurora set to make Juneteenth a paid city holiday
The Aurora City Council will vote Tuesday night to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for city staff.
The Aurora City Council will vote Tuesday night to make Juneteenth a paid holiday for city staff.
Black History Month: Ways to celebrate Black excellence in America
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
Chicago Bears assistant director of player personnel Champ Kelly sets sights on GM position
Champ Kelly didn't have an easy path to the NFL. He grew up in a small Florida panhandle town, had a father who sold drugs and a mother who was addicted.
Champ Kelly didn't have an easy path to the NFL. He grew up in a small Florida panhandle town, had a father who sold drugs and a mother who was addicted.
Feds approve renaming Lake County creek to remove offensive name
A federal board has renamed a Lake County creek to remove its longtime name considered offensive to Native Americans.
A federal board has renamed a Lake County creek to remove its longtime name considered offensive to Native Americans.
This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Fordham University lecturer fired after mixing up names of two Black students
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
A Fordham University lecturer was fired after allegedly mixing up the names of two Black students in his class.
Public memorial for Chicago civil rights leader Timuel Black to be held Sunday
Black was a highly decorated World War II veteran and began his civic work early in life. He was involved with the Congress of Racial Equality and helped organize Chicago’s contingent of the March on Washington.
Black was a highly decorated World War II veteran and began his civic work early in life. He was involved with the Congress of Racial Equality and helped organize Chicago’s contingent of the March on Washington.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.