Harvard facing civil rights complaint over legacy admissionsThe Federal Civil Rights complaint challenges Harvard’s alleged practice of giving preferential treatment in admissions to children of wealthy donors.
Biden designates 3 monument sites to honor Emmett TillTill was the victim of a racially motivated murder in 1955 at age 14. His story will be told through three national monuments.
MLS trainer fired for allegedly flashing 'OK' symbolAdditionally, two players for D.C. United were suspended in a separate incident for allegedly using a racial slur during training.
Teachers union, DeSantis disagree on whether slavery had any benefitsNew Florida education standards say slaves learned skills that "could be applied to their personal benefit." Teachers say that is "ahistorical."
Florida Board of Education approves new Black History standardsA coalition of groups, including the Florida Education Association Teachers Union, is calling for the rejection and redrafting of the standards.
There's a push to bring dignity back to neglected Black cemeteriesWhen Black cemeteries were created all over America, they were often segregated, without the same protections or government funding.
10 years of Black Lives Matter: Where does the movement stand today?July 13 marks 10 years since the Black Lives Matter movement was birthed, and the milestone marks its renewed mission.
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What the Court's affirmative action ruling means for the workplaceAs higher education institutions adjust, companies have to be mindful.
Divided on affirmative action, Asians unite against personal scoresAsian Americans speak out about Harvard's ratings on courage and likability during the admissions process.
Indigenous students fight tribal regalia bansIndigenous high school seniors defy school bans, wearing regalia to honor their culture at graduations.
Latest Supreme Court decisions specifically affecting Black AmericansAffirmative action and student loan forgiveness are hitting the Black American community specifically.
Mississippi deputies accused of abusing Black men have been firedTwo men say deputies beat and tased them. One of the men, Michael Corey Jenkins, says a deputy pushed his gun into his mouth and fired.
George Floyd's uncle discusses civil rights with Scripps NewsGeorge Floyd's uncle Selwyn Jones talks to Scripps News about civil rights and driving change in America.
How this million-dollar sportswear brand supports Black communitiesSportswear brand Actively Black is motivated to reinvest in the Black community.
Juneteenth March calls for reparations for Black AmericansProtestors want local and national lawmakers to study the generational harm of slavery.
Historic beach provides glimpse into realities of segregated swimmingIn the 1930s, Black people who were banned from swimming pools were pushed to open-water lakes or sinkholes where water safety didn't really exist.
As high court mulls race-based admission, Asian Americans are dividedAsian Americans debate meritocracy versus diversity in college admissions.
Supreme Court upholds Native American child adoption lawJustices ruled to uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act, which was enacted to prevent Native American orphans from being separated from their families.
Report: Americans' support for Black Lives Matter movement has droppedA significant portion of support comes from the 81% of Black adults who support the movement.
GOP candidates support man indicted in chokehold death of Jordan NeelyThe 24-year-old was charged with manslaughter for the death of fellow subway passenger Jordan Neely, who died after Penny put him in a chokehold.
Hospitals launch new initiative to curb high maternal mortality ratesThe maternal mortality rate in the U.S. has increased every year since 2018, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A major push to solve health inequality in Kansas City, MissouriPeople in Kansas City are working to undo years of harm to underserved communities.
Why do Black women have the highest maternal mortality rates?Black women in the U.S. are nearly three times more likely than White women to die giving birth, and some say it's a systemic issue.
The CROWN Act continues to push for representation for next generationOrlena Nwokah Blanchard and Adjoa B. Asamoah are just a few of the women addressing race-based hair discrimination with the CROWN Act movement.
Exploring the fusion of Asian cuisine and American cultureScripps News looked into why sharing food from another culture can bring people closer together.
Students helping students with free online tutoringOne World Anchor is tutoring program founded and run by students that is dedicated to providing equal education opportunities for all.
Aging in place in ChinatownEmpowering Chinese American seniors to age at home in Chinatown, a front-line team helps break language and cultural barriers.
Most oppose ban on race, ethnicity consideration in college admissionsTwo-thirds of Americans say race should remain on the table — but they agree that it shouldn't play a major role in decision-making for admission.
3 years after George Floyd's death, where does police reform stand?Calls for police reform have grown louder since George Floyd's death, with further pushes from the White House and civil rights groups.
Japanese American veteran shares stories of Nisei soldiers' braveryA Japanese American Army veteran tells stories of Asian Americans in the military to shed stereotypes.
