Columnists Jefferson’s legacy remains an issue By John Horgan Feb 17, 2021 Thomas Jefferson’s past continues to hover over two public school districts in the northern portion of San Mateo County.
National Featured Juneteenth marks when last slaves were freed By TERRY TANG Associated Press Jun 18, 2020 Juneteenth commemorates when all enslaved African Americans learned they were free 155 years ago. Now, with support growing for the racial jus…
Bay Area San Francisco to keep but cover up divisive mural Updated Aug 19, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco school board voted Tuesday to preserve but cover up a public high school mural depicting slavery and th…
National Presidents have made racist gestures throughout US history By RUSSELL CONTRERAS Associated Press Jul 30, 2019 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — When President Donald Trump drew widespread condemnation for describing a majority-black congressional district as a …
Arts & Entertainment Kanye West apologizes for saying slavery was ‘a choice’ The Associated PressUpdated Sep 11, 2018 Kanye West apologized Wednesday on a Chicago radio station for calling slavery a “choice,” and he broke down on air over an old friend.
Letters To Editor Backwards thinking Updated Apr 1, 2025 Editor,I read that U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer will vote against Supreme Court nominee John Roberts unless he supports rights that she considers e…
