Navajo Nation legislator unveils new push for same-sex marriage

A legislator for a Native American nation that covers a portion of Northeastern Arizona and Northwestern New Mexico has unveiled a new push to legalize same-sex marriage within the native nation's territories.

Civil rights icon James Meredith turns 90, says religion can help reduce crime

Leading up to his 90th birthday Sunday, the civil rights icon urged people to obey the Ten Commandments to reduce crime, saying older generations should lead.

Starbucks union says Pride weekend strikes closed 21 stores in US

The union organizing Starbucks workers said Monday that a strike timed to Pride month closed 21 stores over the weekend, including the company’s flagship Reserve Roastery in Seattle.

BET Awards celebrates 50 years of hip hop, pays tribute to Takeoff and Tina Turner

Sunday's biggest surprise came when Quavo and Offset, the surviving members of Migos, performed “Bad and Boujee” in front of an image of Takeoff, who died in a shooting last December.

Juneteenth celebrated around Phoenix
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FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas chats with those out and about celebrating the importance of Juneteenth in and around Phoenix. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed.

Mesa event marks importance of Juneteenth
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Juneteenth celebrations are happening across the Valley on this federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery after the Civil War. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.

Juneteenth 2023: More than half of states recognizing it as official public holiday

At least 28 U.S. states are legally recognizing Juneteenth as a public holiday this year — meaning state government offices are closed and state workers have a paid day off.

State Bar of Arizona names first Black president in 90-year history
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For the first time in its 90-year history, the State Bar of Arizona will have its first Black president. He is Benjamin Taylor, an Arizona native, who comes to the job with a long and impressive resume.

Juneteenth celebrations showcase Black entrepreneurs
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Many spent Saturday in downtown Phoenix on this Juneteenth. "I don't think anything would be more incredible than coming together on Juneteenth and being the heartbeat of the Black community. It's absolutely a celebration," said Havana Dickerson with the Archwood Exchange. FOX 10's Linda Williams has more on the celebrations.

'Intolerance has no place in Arizona': Drag show-related bills vetoed by Gov. Katie Hobbs

Four bills passed by the Arizona State Legislature that either directly targets drag shows, or is interpreted by some as being crafted against drag shows, have been vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs on June 16.

Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in suit over firing after 2018 arrests of 2 Black men

Jurors in federal court have awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a Philadelphia location in 2018.

Congratulations pour in for Tyler Perry over 'historic' BET, VH1 purchase; But did it actually happen?

Congratulations are pouring in for Tyler Perry after news reports that the media mogul successfully acquired BET and VH1, making him the first African American to own two major television networks … except, no one knows if it actually happened.

Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues

It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.

Famed Saddleback Church rejected again by Southern Baptists for having women pastors

The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.

Critical race theory bill headed to Gov. Hobbs; expected to be vetoed
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The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill requiring schools to give parents access to teacher training materials. Mesa Republican Justin Heap sponsored the measure he says, primarily to curb topics like CRT.

Biden, first lady hosting Juneteenth concert at White House

Artists who will be featured include Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, a member of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.

Delta unveils 'first-of-its-kind' airplane seat for travelers in wheelchairs

The new prototype allows travelers to remain in their own powered wheelchairs on board and still have access to the headrest and tray tables.