People with chronic conditions and people with disabilities will likely be disproportionately impacted by the power outages, advocates say.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
‘Stop killing us’: Attacks on Asian Americans highlight rise in hate incidents amid COVID-19
After a series of attacks on Asian Americans, including a 91-year-old man in California, activists say more must be done to curb violence and racism.
100 years after the Tulsa Massacre, entrepreneurs revive spirit of ‘Black Wall Street’
Descendants of the Greenwood District’s business leaders celebrate the resilience that has helped Black families succeed in Oklahoma for generations.
Maskless man denied service at restaurant returns to steal food at gunpoint, employees say
Employees at a California restaurant say a man who was denied service because he refused to wear a mask returned with a gun and stole food.
Canada becomes first nation to declare the Proud Boys a terrorist organization
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced Wednesday the Proud Boys were one of 13 groups now designated as terrorist organizations.
7 arrested after homeless activist group ‘forcibly occupied’ Washington hotel, city says
Police in Olympia, Washington, removed dozens of homeless activists after they forcibly occupied a hotel.
Why is Black History Month in February? How do you celebrate? Everything you need to know.
Here’s what you need to know about the history of Black History Month including how to celebrate appropriately.
Captain Tom Moore, 100-year-old veteran who raised millions for coronavirus relief, has COVID-19
Captain Sir Tom Moore, who became a global symbol of hope after raising millions for Britain’s National Health Service, tested positive for COVID-19.
Brood X: Why ‘trillions’ of cicadas set to emerge after 17 years have an ominous sounding name
In late May and early June, trillions of cicadas will emerge from the ground in 15 states. Here’s everything you need to know about Brood X, including a map.
Louisiana cemetery changes ‘whites only’ contract after Black sheriff’s deputy denied burial
Karla Semien said she was told her husband could not be buried at Oaklin Springs Cemetery because the contract said plots were only for white people.