Latest "Race" stories

The Supreme Court is seen on April 21, 2023, in Washington.

Service academies exempt from Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

"The potentially distinct interests" of service academies was a reason Chief Justice John Roberts cited as to not yet address their admissions practices.

By Irene Loewenson

5 months ago

Lt. Col. Noel Colls, flight surgeon for the Air Force's "Thunderbirds" air demonstration squadron, administers the oath of enlistment to new recruits during the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 9, 2021. The team typically performs an enlistment ceremony at each show site. (Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver/Air Force)

What’s missing from the conversation on Air Force recruiting?

The Air Force says it’s having one of the toughest recruiting stretches of the past quarter-century.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Racist text spurs Air Force investigation into alleged squadron job discrimination

"The Air Force is looking for somebody of white complexion and with the image that [it] needs."

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Air Force tries flight-hour cap, flexible test scores to diversify officer candidates

Considering only 60 flight hours would result in about 70 more qualified Hispanic candidates, 47 more women and 26 more Black candidates over 12 years.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Cotton nominated to run Air Force’s nuclear enterprise at pivotal time

If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton would be the first Black man to run Air Force Global Strike Command.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Air Force diversity efforts aim to mentor, open doors to underrepresented groups

“We still have work to do to remove barriers that prevent every Airman from reaching his or her full potential, especially Airmen from racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in our Air Force or senior leader levels."

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago