Financial struggles threaten Spencer’s Place in Surprise
A local coffee shop that provides employment for adults with disabilities is turning to the community for support as it faces significant financial challenges. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has more on how to support Spencer's Place.
Spencer's Place, employing adults with disabilities, pleas for community help
Karin York, founder of Spencer’s Place in Surprise, is seeking community help as her coffee shop faces potential closure due to low foot traffic and financial strain. The business employs 21 adults with disabilities to combat high unemployment rates.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Arizona State Board of Education moves to strip diversity, equity language
The Arizona State Board of Education voted to begin removing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI language from state standards, acting under pressure from Superintendent Tom Horne, who cited a federal order & a risk to nearly $866M in school funding.
AZ Board of Education votes to begin removing DEI language
The Arizona State Board of Education voted to begin the process of removing language related to diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly known as DEI, from state standards. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has the details.
Push to eliminate DEI from Arizona schools
The Arizona Department of Education will revisit a proposal to end DEI language and policies in classroom across the state. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more on a vote that is scheduled to take place on Dec. 8.
DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn decision legalizing same-sex marriage in US
The Supreme Court turned away an appeal from a former Kentucky court clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples after the high court's ruling in 2015.
Cocina Madrigal highlighted for Hispanic Heritage Month
FOX 10's Ashley Loaeza tells us more about how the community is supporting a popular local Mexican restaurant as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Canada updates US travel advisory, cautions 2SLGBTQI+ citizens
The guidance highlights changes in U.S. federal processes and notes that laws affecting travelers can vary widely across states.
Mom of Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin describes radical shift in last year: 'More pro-gay and trans rights'
Once a college scholarship recipient with a promising future, Tyler Robinson had "become more political," his mother said, according to court documents.
The most and least diverse states in America, ranked
The U.S. is becoming more diverse, with Census Bureau projections showing that by 2045 no single ethnic group will hold a majority.
Uber accused of denying service to people with disabilities, DOJ lawsuit claims
DOJ says Uber drivers routinely refuse to serve individuals with disabilities, including those with service dogs.
Joseph McNeil, civil rights pioneer known for 1960 lunch counter sit-in protest, dies
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
Justice Department considers possible ban on transgender people owning guns
Several DOJ officials reportedly held meetings to discuss gun restrictions for transgender individuals since the Minneapolis school shooting last month.
Cracker Barrel removes pride page from website amid rebrand controversy
Cracker Barrel has faced intense scrutiny by conservative activists over its past support of LGBT causes, while dealing with consumer backlash over its rebranding efforts.
Jen Pawol makes history as 1st woman to umpire MLB regular-season game
Jen Pawol made history as the first woman to umpire a regular-season MLB game, debuting at first base in a Braves-Marlins doubleheader.
US Olympic, Paralympic officials ban transgender women athletes
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports.
"Good Trouble Lives On" protests honor legacy of John Lewis
The legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis will live on across America Thursday, with more than 1,600 events scheduled on the fifth anniversary of his death.
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage: study
Black homebuyers are 1.7 times more likely to be denied a mortgage compared to all other homebuyers, a new analysis found.