National May 16, 2022
Biracial Okinawans begin to find voice amid tensions over U.S. bases
by Yuki Yamaguchi
"We hadn't raised our voices because we were afraid, but it's important for us to speak up so people recognize us," said Minako Toguchi.
World Apr 1, 2022
‘I feel shame and pain’: Pope apologizes to Indigenous people of Canada
by Elisabetta Povoledo and Ian Austen
Francis also promised he would travel to Canada, where he would be better able to show "my closeness” as part of a process of healing and reconciliation.
National Feb 19, 2022
Biden vows 'never again' in marking 80 years since Japanese American internment
by Miya Tanaka
"We reaffirm our commitment to Nidoto Nai Yoni, which translates to 'Let It Not Happen Again,'" the U.S. leader said in a statement.
Commentary / World Feb 16, 2022
An Olympic athlete representing two nations
by Philip J. Cunningham
“I’m American when I’m in the U.S. and I’m Chinese when I’m in China,” says Olympic skier Eileen Gu. ...
Business Feb 12, 2022
Tesla can hardly make enough electric vehicles to meet booming demand, but behind the world's most valuable auto brand is its troubled California factory that makes most of those cars.
Football Feb 10, 2022
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell vows to review league's hiring practices
"To me, this is an opportunity for us to step back, look at what we're doing, and see how what we're doing can lead to better results."
Commentary / World Feb 9, 2022
Is Britain really the world’s least racist country?
by Therese Raphael
This new U.K. report on racism is different, as the reactions show. It was commissioned with a clear objective to "change the narrative” and "stop the sense of victimization.”
World Feb 6, 2022
Hundreds in Minneapolis protest police killing of Black man in raid
Amir Locke, who was killed in a 'no-knock' raid, was not named in a warrant, and Minneapolis police have acknowledged it was unclear how or whether he was connected to an investigation.
World Feb 3, 2022
When Asian American seniors are too scared to leave home, getting food on the table is a struggle
Following a surge of anti-Asian hate crimes across the U.S., many seniors are reluctant to leave their homes, fearing they may become the target of racist harassment — or worse.
More Sports / Football Feb 3, 2022
Brian Flores says lawsuit against NFL about integrity of game
Flores said he felt compelled to pursue action because his story is "not the only one" when it comes to Black coaches being interviewed to satisfy the Rooney Rule.
World / Politics Jan 12, 2022
Speech on voting rights by Biden falls flat with allies crucial for U.S. midterms
by Mark Niquette and Mario Parker
Rights groups called on the White House to go beyond speeches and act with the same urgency it has on its economic agenda.
World / Social Issues Jan 10, 2022
As pandemic bites, U.S. cities use data to fight race and income gaps
by Carey L. Biron
Economic fallout from COVID-19, coupled with demands for racial justice, have piled new pressures on U.S. city governments.