Barbie doll honoring Cherokee Chief Wilma Mankiller, met with mixed emotions

The release of Mattel's Wilma Mankiller Barbie doll was met with mixed reactions as some members of the Cherokee nation also pointed out the Cherokee language on the box was wrong. One of the symbols used translated to "Chicken" and not "Cherokee."

Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'

Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.

Chandler students honor civil rights activist Ruby Bridges
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Students in Chandler are walking to school for a good cause. It's to honor the mission of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has the story.

New York police have 'person of interest' in Cornell antisemitic threats in custody

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a person of interest in relation to threats of a mass shooting and antisemitic violence at Cornell University had been identified by law enforcement.

Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Hughes Van Ellis dies at 102

Hughes Van Ellis was the youngest known survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre. He was just 6 months old when he and his family escaped what is widely considered one of the most stark examples of racial violence in American history.

The most important facts you should know about Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October. Some states have replaced Columbus Day with this holiday, while others recognize both occasions.

Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples

Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.

Swimming World Cup meet for transgender athletes scrapped after lack of entries

Plans for the first “open category” swimming races to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup this weekend have been scrapped because of a lack of entries.

Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation

A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.

Native American group hopes Taylor Swift's influence could end tomahawk chop during Chiefs games

A Native American organization is hoping Taylor Swift’s emergence at a Kansas City Chiefs game over the weekend and link to tight end Travis Kelce can help turn the tide and end the tomahawk chop.

Native American Group sues Washington Commanders over erasure of 'Redskins' identity

A Native American group filed a lawsuit against the Washington Commanders in federal court this morning that upends a long-standing cancel-culture narrative about racism in sports.

Biden admin calls for 16 states to address underfunding of land-grant HBCUs

The Biden administration says Tennessee and nearly every other state with historically Black land-grant universities have missed out on $12.6 billion in funding over the last three decades.

Amor Collective celebrates Latina-owned businesses
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As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting some local Latina-owned businesses here in the Valley. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas joins us to tell us about the unique concept of one store in Peoria.

'Battle of the Sexes' 50th anniversary: Push to honor Billie Jean King in Congress

On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moves toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.