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Family Seeks to Reopen 1985 Bay Area Train Station Hanging Ruled a Suicide

Timothy Charles Lee was a Black, gay member of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians. His body was found hanging outside a Concord BART station in 1985.

Tribal Leaders Push Back on Proposed Census Changes

More than 500 tribal leaders attended a virtual "consultation" on proposals to eliminate questions on tribal identity from the 2030 Census.

‘We’re Not Going To Stop’ — Native Leaders in CA Commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Native leaders in CA say the state holiday, which Trump announced the federal government would no longer recognize, is an important form of resistance.

The Staying Power of Native Identity

Proving tribal affiliation is a challenge for many Native Americans. Now the Trump admin wants to erase their identity altogether from the upcoming census.

US Mosques Experience 183% Rise in Bias Attacks

In just three months, from May to July, mosques around the country have faced 17 incidents of violence, intimidation, and harassment, reports the Council for American Islamic Relations.

The Black Resiliency Project — Tackling Big Issues Across All Demographics

Rachel Morton founded the Chico-based Black Resiliency Project to provide support to Black families and others in this North State community.

Chinese Restaurants May Save America, Riffs Writer Curtis Chin

“Come for the egg rolls; stay for the talk on racism,” says Chin, as he pitches his memoir “Everything I Learned, I Learned at a Chinese Restaurant.”

Muslim Community Mourns Horrific Shooting at San Diego Mosque

Muslim Americans are once again grappling with a wave of anti-Islamic hate speech and violence. Community leaders say politicians and social media are fomenting the hate.

Acquitted of Murder, Convicted Anyway: Epps Trial Reveals Racial Gap in Self-Defense Law

Kevin Epps shot and killed Marcus Polk inside his home in 2016, saying he did so to defend himself.

What Black Women Voters Want from James Talarico After the Texas Democratic Primary

Interviews with Black women voters suggest party unity alone may not be enough to carry State Rep. James Talarico in his bid for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat.

Georgia Celebrates Lunar New Year at the World’s Largest Confederate Memorial

Against the backdrop of the world’s largest Confederate memorial dancers in traditional Asian attire perform before a crowd of thousands.