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WASHINGTON – The House voted 224-26 Thursday on legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, an expansive effort that has spurred fierce opposition among conservatives for religious freedom …

The executive committee of the Southern Baptist Convention voted Tuesday to expel four of its churches, two for policies deemed too inclusive for LGBTQ people and two more for employing pastors convicted …

The black owner of more than a dozen McDonald’s franchises accused the company of fostering an environment of “systemic racism” by not allowing him to buy additional fast food chain locations in …

Margaret Mitchell, co-director of Google’s ethical AI team, says the company fired her following an investigation into her use of corporate email. Why does it matter: Google was already under fire for …

The black owner of 14 McDonald’s franchises says the company favors white owners and denied him the opportunity to buy restaurants in wealthier communities, according to a civil rights lawsuit filed Tuesday …

Far-right nationalists have gathered again in the Bulgarian capital to honor a late World War II general known for his anti-Semitic and pro-Nazi activities. ForThe Associated Press February 13, 2021, 8:20 pm …

Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield put on a phenomenal pair of performances on “Judas and the Black Messiah.” Kaluuya is Fred Hampton, the controversial chairman of the Illinois Black Panther Party in …

Neckties have fallen out of favor in many parts of the world in recent years. Now the New Zealand parliament has removed them from its dress code after Maori lawmaker Rawiri Waititi …

Before Big Loud Records suspended Morgan Wallen last week for doing a racial slur, the 27-year-old singer was on his way to becoming the next big country music superstar. Music executives say …

I amf You are going to be a criminal, it is wise to maintain a low profile. Alas, playing it safely is not in the DNA of most lawbreakers, and certainly the …