Jewish Americans feel targeted amid antisemitism, Israel-Hamas warAccording to the Anti-Defamation League, reports of antisemitic acts in the U.S. have quadrupled since the war between Israel and Hamas broke out.
Korean Hanbok Day in America celebrates the colorful traditional dressThe U.S. is the only country outside of South Korea to celebrate Hanbok Day. Three states recognize the day: New Jersey, Arizona and California.
More Asian Americans do not identify with a religionEven as churches connect immigrant communities, a new Pew Research study shows a decline in organized religion among Asian Americans.
1 officer convicted, 1 acquitted in death of Elijah McClainOfficer Randy Roedema was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault. Officer Jason Rosenblatt was found not guilty.
Names are changing on several US landmarks; most recently a mountainColorado's Geographic Naming Advisory Board has looked into various places with potentially offensive names. One of those was Mount Evans.
New app aims to keep Indigenous language aliveThere were some 300 Native languages spoken when Europeans arrived to what is now America, but it's estimated only about 167 are still around today.
From Lima to Little Lima: A Peruvian immigrant helps an inner cityBloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellow Ana Rocio Castillo Romero is identifying issues to help the city of Paterson, NJ, and its Hispanic constituents.
Black student's family sues Texas officials for suspension over hairThe 17-year-old student has been serving in-school suspension for over three weeks because of his hairstyle.
Video of Elijah McClain's stop by police shown in courtThe 23-year-old Black man died after being put in a neck hold by officers and injected by paramedics with a powerful sedative.
Why Lunar New Year is the most important holiday for East AsiansAs New York becomes the first state to recognize Lunar New Year as an official school holiday, a Chinese American family reflects on its importance.
Minnesota high school at crossroad of Indigenous name change debateMinnesota is one of a few states that have passed laws banning public schools from using any nicknames, logos or mascots tied to Indigenous people.
Vikings' Mattison urges fans to 'really reflect' on racist messagesMinnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison said he received dozens of hateful messages after his team lost a game on Thursday.
Focus renews on Native American children buried at boarding schoolsFrom the 1800s through the 1970s, there were more than 400 taxpayer-funded schools that sought to assimilate Native Americans into White culture.
New York state declares Lunar New Year a school holidayLunar New Year is the biggest holiday of the year for millions of East Asians around the world.
61 indicted on RICO charges in Georgia over 'Stop Cop City' movementThe "Stop Cop City" movement has occasionally involved vandalism and violence. Prosecutors allege participants are "militant anarchists."
9 in 10 US shoppers prefer brands backing positive causesMeet the man behind this socially conscious coffee company that is dedicated to making an impact in the community.
Florida Black Caucus criticizes DeSantis' response to racist shootingRep. Dianne Hart said she still hasn't heard from the governor in the days since a racist gunman claimed the lives of 3 Black people in Jacksonville.
Deadly Racism: The Jacksonville ShootingThree people died when a gunman opened fire at a Florida store, in what federal officials call a racist attack.
Victims identified in racist shooting at Jacksonville Dollar GeneralAuthorities said the suspect's motive behind the attack was made clear by writings that described his hatred toward Black people.
Pastor urges sadness, not rage, after 3 Black people shot dead in FLThe justice department is investigating the attack as a hate crime.
The community role of the Black barber shopIn a post-pandemic world, the barber shop serves as a place where folks can gather and talk, alleviating loneliness.
60 years later: The March on WashingtonThousands of people are expected to gather in the nation's capital Saturday to mark the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic march.
Indian Americans react to history as Haley and Ramaswamy debateFor the first time, two Indian American candidates vying for the highest office in the land qualified for presidential debates.
Women report verbal abuse, discrimination during maternal careThe race of a patient was often a point of discrimination, with nearly 30% of Black, multiracial and Hispanic women reporting mistreatment.
White couple charged after aiming racial slurs at Black local heroA Black man known as a local hero in one Louisiana town was the subject of racial slurs and assault at a casino.
Celebrating Korean Independence Day in AmericaIt's called "Restoration of Light Day" in South Korea.
Viral videos expose police mistakes in cases of mistaken identityIn an incident in Kenosha, Wisconsin, police mistakenly arrested a Black man in an Applebee's who they thought was involved in a hit-and-run.
Could the Washington Commanders revert back to the team's old name?A petition has 76,000 signatures from people who want to change back to the old name, which many Indigenous and Native Americans deem a racial slur.
What the rise in immigrant students means for American collegesStudents from immigrant families now account for almost a third of college students at schools across America.
Carjacking case arrest spurs call for police to end facial recognitionA woman is suing the city of Detroit after she says she was falsely arrested when police used facial recognition technology irresponsibly.
How'd we get Black unemployment to near record lows, and what's next?Black unemployment in the U.S. reached a record low of 4.9% in April. While it has increased to 6%, it remains far below the historic average of 15%.
White ex-officers in Mississippi plead guilty to racist assaultThe six former officers now face additional state charges in Mississippi, including assault, conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Why communication is key to reducing Black maternal mortalityDr. Bayo Curry-Winchell tells Scripps News that improving mortality rates during childbirth starts with taking all patient concerns seriously.
Should students gain college admissions due to legacy family names?What legacy admissions are, and why some schools are eliminating them.
