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New York City says it will erect a statue of Shirley Chisholm, the first black woman elected to Congress. Chisholm is seen here in a Brooklyn church in January 1972, announcing her bid for the Democratic nomination for president.

NYC Has Just 5 Statues Of Historic Women. That's About To Change

"We set out to correct a glaring inequity in our public spaces," said Chirlane McCray, the first lady of New York City. A number of cities are taking steps to honor women with statues and public art.

Netflix Cuts Controversial Suicide Scene From '13 Reasons Why'

The show is centered on the suicide of a teenage girl, and the first season's finale shows her taking her own life. Several organizations raised concerns that it could romanticize suicide.

Abortion rights supporters march to the Supreme Court as part of a rally pegged to the Juneteenth holiday weekend.

On Juneteenth weekend, Black activists march for abortion rights

Black abortion rights leaders say reproductive justice and racial justice are inextricably connected.

Trump Administration Drastically Cuts Number Of Refugees Allowed To Enter The U.S.

The limit of 18,000 represents the lowest number of refugees allowed into the country since the modern refugee program was established in 1980.

Craig Robinson and his wife, Kelly Robinson, have filed a lawsuit against a Milwaukee-area private school over issues of inclusiveness and alleged racism. Here, they arrive at a state dinner at the White House in 2016.

Michelle Obama's brother and his wife sue Milwaukee school for alleged racial bias

Craig and Kelly Robinson say the University School of Milwaukee ended their sons' enrollment after they raised concerns about the school's treatment of students of color and other alleged biases.

Olga Wexler, left, and Judy Cahill, center, both took raloxifene as part of the STAR Trial. After four years, they, along with participant Joanne Stein, are breast cancer free.

New Breast Cancer Drug Has Fewer Side Effects

A newer drug, raloxifene, prevents breast cancer in older, high-risk women just as well as today's standby, tamoxifen -- but with fewer side effects, the National Cancer Institute announced Monday.

Bolivia Targets Energy Revenues with Nationalization

Bolivia's President Evo Morales has nationalized the country's natural-gas industry. Foreign energy companies have six months to agree to new contracts for operating in the country. Some analysts say Morales may have miscalculated their willingness to remain in Bolivia.

At Least 41 Dead in Valencia Subway Accident

Excess speed is blamed for Monday's rail disaster in Valencia, Spain. At least 41 people died when an underground train ran off its tracks and overturned. The accident occurred as thousands of visitors flocked to the city ahead of Pope Benedict's visit on Saturday.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little delivers his State of the State address inside the House Chambers at the state Capitol building, on Jan. 10, 2022, in Boise, Idaho.

Idaho Gov. Brad Little wins GOP primary over Trump's pick, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin

Idaho voters give GOP Gov. Brad Little the chance for another four years in office, according to the AP. Little faced an insurgent campaign from his far-right challenger, Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin.

Karen Jefferson stands in one of three storage areas that hold the library’s manuscript collections. The papers of C. Eric Lincoln, a noted professor and scholar of black religion, fill 300 boxes.

Martin Luther King Papers Find a New Home

Atlanta area donors didn't want to see the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s papers go up for auction, so they raised enough money to bring the collection to the city's library for historically black colleges and universities. Many say King's papers will be at home in the city of his youth.

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