Voices for Justice

A California State University San Marcos Professor tells NBC 7 about the importance of having positive mentors in our communities. His journey to where he is today is inspiring many others

Rep. Gregory Meeks won the approval of his Democratic colleagues Thursday to become the first Black American to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee, one of the most powerful panels on Capitol Hill.

At sixteen years old, the Brooklyn teenager became the youngest owner of a Black beauty supply store in the country, and her initial tweet about her store, Paris Beauty Supplyz, has gained nearly 140 thousand likes – and co-signs from big celebrities like Bella Hadid and Janet Jackson.

Pope Francis is supporting demands for racial justice in the wake of the U.S. police killing of George Floyd and is blasting COVID-19 skeptics and the media that spread their conspiracies

An all-Black officiating crew worked an NFL game for the first time in league history when the Los Angeles Rams faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

Voters in communities across the country have approved measures toughening civilian oversight of law enforcement agencies

President-elect Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure to extend student loan debt relief or forgive thousands of indebted dollars for the millions of people who had their loan payments suspended throughout the pandemic. With payments expected to resume in the new year, action on this front could help many who are out of work or facing financial har...

The pink, blue and white colors of the Transgender Flag will fly over the County Administration Center and the San Diego Convention Center Sails Pavilion at sundown Friday in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance. The Human Rights Campaign reports that so far in 2020 “at least 36 Transgender or gender non-conforming people have been killed ...

LGBTQ themed films are finally finding their time in the holiday spotlight. Here are a few films to keep an eye out for this holiday season.

A high school teacher in Northern Virginia has been relieved of his teaching duties after he cited the death of George Floyd as part of a chemistry assignment.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has perpetuated racial segregation in Connecticut’s capital by failing to help poor Black and Hispanic families living in dilapidated, federally subsidized housing move to better neighborhoods in the city and suburbs, residents allege in a lawsuit filed Wednesday. The complaint was filed in feder...

San Diego Loyal SC on Tuesday launched an online raffle for fans to purchase tickets to enter to win the “Black Lives Matter” alternate jerseys worn by all 28 players during the soccer team’s 2020 season matches.

The names of two University of California Berkeley buildings were removed Wednesday after a formal review found their namesakes promoted racist ideas.