Chet Hanks Responds To ‘White Boy Summer’ Controversy
rewrite this content and keep HTML tags Chet Hanks, son of esteemed actor Tom Hanks, responded Wednesday after a report highlighted how his “white boy summer” phrase gave rise to …
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1st Black mayor of Ala. town who was locked out of office reinstated
(NewsNation) — Patrick Braxton, elected as the first Black mayor of Newbern, Alabama, in 2020, is set to be reinstated to his position, years after he says white officials locked …
New York’s ‘equal rights’ constitutional amendment restored to ballot by appeals court
ALBANY, N.Y. — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution barring discrimination based on “gender identity” and “pregnancy outcomes” was restored to the November election ballot Tuesday by a state …
JPMorgan to invest $9.6 million to address racial wealth gap in real estate
A potential buyer walks in to view a home for sale during an open house in Parkland, Florida, May 25, 2021. Carline Jean | Tribune News Service | Getty Images …
New lawsuit accuses Alameda County DA Pamela Price of racist behavior, open-records violations
OAKLAND — The former spokesperson for Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price filed a lawsuit Wednesday against her old boss, claiming Price openly spouted racist views, saw the media and …
Singer sues hospital, says staff thought he was mentally ill and wasn’t member of Four Tops
rewrite this content and keep HTML tags WARREN, Mich. — The lead singer of the Four Tops said a Detroit-area hospital restrained him and ordered a psychological exam after refusing …
Attraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist
rewrite this content and keep HTML tags ORLANDO, Fla. — A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company’s U.S. theme park resorts, and some …
The U.S. Supreme Court doesn’t agree on what racism is
According to the Supreme Court, it’s perfectly fine for state legislatures to draw congressional districts according to political party — they just can’t gerrymander by race. This simple-sounding rule poses …
Romance Writers of America files for bankruptcy after tumultuous split spurred by racism allegations
rewrite this content and keep HTML tags The Romance Writers of America has filed for bankruptcy protection following several years of infighting and allegations of racism that fractured the organization, …
Cannes Security Staffer Guard Appears To Get Grabby Again
rewrite this content and keep HTML tags An unidentified staffer may have become the unlikely star of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival — but not for a good reason. Earlier …