Barbie introduces first doll with Down syndrome

Barbie has introduced another first in the 64-year history of the toy: a new doll with Down syndrome.

CVS 'gender transition' guide says employees must use preferred pronouns, can use bathroom reflecting identity

In the guidelines obtained exclusively by FOX Business, employees are told they may be entitled to a medical leave of absence "under the Family and Medical Leave Act, state law, and/or CVS Health policy."

Judy Heumann, champion for disability rights, dies at age 75

She spent the rest of her life fighting, first to get access for herself and then for others, her brother recalled.

White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination

A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."

'Grandmother of Juneteenth' visits America's Black Holocaust Museum

Dr. Opal Lee – known as the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" – visited America's Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee Friday morning, Feb. 24.

Black Business Expo: Marquette hosts local entrepreneurs

The Black Business Expo, hosted by Marquette University, celebrated Milwaukee's Black entrepreneurs Saturday, Feb. 11.

‘Queen of salsa’ Celia Cruz to appear on US quarter

Celia Cruz is one of many women being featured on U.S. quarters as part of the American Women Quarters Program. Here are the other women honorees announced for next year’s coins.

Jury awards $1 million to Oregon woman who was told 'I don't serve Black people'

A jury awarded an Oregon woman $1 million in damages after finding she was discriminated against by a gas station worker who told her, "I don’t serve Black people."

Black History Month 2023 theme highlights Black resistance in America

Every year, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses the theme for Black History Month.

New US race, ethnicity standards proposed; first since 1997

The new proposals would encourage the collection of detailed race and ethnicity information by allowing respondents on government forms to list their country of origin when answering a question about their race or ethnicity.