Social Justice
Prince Harry hated "woke nonsense" before meeting Meghan Markle—book
Prince Harry's friends "used to joke that she must be very good in bed to have turned his head that far," an old school friend told the author of a new book.
Joe Rogan questions activists who tweet from phones made with cheap labor
"Everyone wants to talk about injustice in the world. And they want to do it from a...phone that's made by slaves," Rogan said on his podcast.
Activist Shaun King says Kanye West has retraumatized Breonna Taylor's mom
Civil rights activist King tells Newsweek that West's recent behavior, like presenting "White Lives Matter" T-shirts at Paris Fashion Week, is cruel to victims.
Khloé Kardashian hits back at Kanye as he claims family kept him from kids
"I'm trying to be respectful but please STOP tearing Kimberly down and using our family when you want to deflect," Kardashian wrote on West's Instagram post.
Lauryn Hill's daughter defends Kanye "White Lives Matter" stunt—"Hive mind"
"Most of [y'all] are stuck in a hive mind mentality," said Selah Marley—granddaughter of reggae legend Bob Marley—in an Instagram post.
Kanye West invited to BLM Black Power class after White Lives Matter uproar
The invitation from Black Lives Matter Grassroots comes after West and Candace Owens wore "White Lives Matter" shirts to a Yeezy fashion show.
Kanye West's 'White Lives Matter' Shirt Slammed by Social Justice Advocates
Many social justice advocates were outraged by the move, with one person writing on Twitter: "It's not just anti-Black, it's buffoonery."
Florida Warns Against CRT, 'Social Justice' in Social Studies Textbooks
The state's new crackdown on school curriculum has been met with criticism from Democrats, who have accused Florida of limiting classroom discussion.
Meghan Markle 'Pearl' Part of Cluster of Young Girls' Shows Axed by Netflix
"Pearl" is not the only show that aimed to inspire young girls to be scrapped by Netflix, "The Baby-Sitters Club" having been canceled after two seasons despite critical acclaim.
Kate 'Tormented' Over Social Class Like Meghan Was on Race—Tina Brown
Meghan Markle's experience of racism in the U.K. media echoes how journalists "sneered" at Kate Middleton on social class, a new biography by Tina Brown suggests.
Dad Calls Out School's 'Lack of Transparency' During Social Justice Lesson
A parent's complaint about a school's social justice challenge follows concerns from other parents about the "secrecy" behind other inappropriate content.
Jay-Z Group Says Kansas City Police Misconduct Spans Over 30 Years
"There is no excuse that can justify the DOJ's silence," the group's open letter read. "This is not a select group of bad apples within KCKPD."
North Dakota Superintendent's Scathing Email Slams Critical Race Theory
The school official railed against what he called "godless corrupt woke, left-wing ideology."
Donors Withdraw as Salvation Army Enacts Racial 'Wokeness'
Following the incorporation of a new "woke" initiative into its curriculum, some Salvation Army officers and donors are withdrawing their support.
African Americans, Millennials More Likely to Donate to Charities: Survey
The public trust in social justice charities also increased last year, according to charity rater Give.org
I've Been a Social Justice Activist for Decades. CRT Is Divisive.
An academic theory that was meant to be an analytical tool for sophisticated thinkers should not have its essence distilled into teaching tools or academic policy.
NYC Black Lives Matter Threatens Riots if Anti-Crime Units Reinstated
NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams spoke with BLM leaders on Wednesday, leading to tense moments over his promise to bring back an undercover cop unit.
Racial, Social Justice Donations Rose, Largely from Black, Asian Households
Donations to causes for racial and social justice from American households rose by 16 percent in 2020, largely from Black and Asian households, per a new study.
Black Lives Don't Matter to Teachers Unions
We have data from around the country demonstrating the advancement made by black students when their parents are able to send them to the school of their choice.
NBA Bracing for Verdict in Derek Chauvin Trial for Death of George Floyd
Closing arguments in the Chauvin trial begin Monday. The NBA told its teams to be cautious in reactions to the verdict.
Poll Shows 34% Watched Less Sports Over Social Justice Messages
The poll, which was conducted by Yahoo News/YouGov, found 34.5 percent of respondents saying they have watched less sports due to social justice messaging, while 11 percent said they have watched more.
Jane Fonda Praised for Joining Protests Against Minnesota Pipeline
The veteran actress and activist, 83, is protesting against the controversial Enbridge Line 3 replacement in the state.
Google Doodle Celebrates Audre Lorde—Black, Lesbian, Feminist Poet
Lorde, who died in 1992, was a civil rights champion and famously described herself as "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet."
Newsweek's Top Sports Moments of 2020
COVID-19 and social justice issues, and their impact on the sports world, are among the top five sports moments in 2020, but they're not No. 1. Here are the top 20 overall moments in 2020.
Minneapolis Police Shoot, Kill Man a Few Blocks From George Floyd's Death
Throngs of protesters quickly gathered to the scene in Minneapolis on Wednesday night and began shouting at police.
Newsweek's Top 20 Sports Moments of 2020: Nos. 6-10
The bottom half of the top 10 include a social justice issue, a major gender barrier broken, a Super Bowl victory that took 50 years to accomplish and two huge COVID-related postponements.
Bubba Wallace Credits His 'Persistent Ego' For Helping Drive Social Change
"It's not like I wanted any of this extra attention. It just kind of happened," Wallace told Newsweek. "You're put into places for a reason and it's up to you how to navigate through it."
Cleveland to Drop 'Indians' Nickname From Baseball Team
The Cleveland Indians have played under that mascot name for 105 years. However, with sweeping changes in the country's "cancel culture," the baseball club is now looking to change.
Texas Longhorn Band Won't Play Saturday Because of 'Racist' School Song
The first-known performance of "The Eyes of Texas" was in the early 1900s by white singers wearing blackface at the Varsity minstrel show.
Florida, Ole Miss Plan Social Justice Demonstration at Saturday's Game
Two teams from the old South have planned a social justice demonstration for their game this Saturday in Mississippi.