How diverse are the student bodies of Arizona's public universities? Here's what you should know
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action for college admissions, a certain level of attention is now placed on the diversity of a university's student population. With that in mind, how does Arizona's public universities stack up? Here's what you should know.
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down affirmative action for college admissions, a certain level of attention is now placed on the diversity of a university's student population. With that in mind, how does Arizona's public universities stack up? Here's what you should know.
Gov. Hobbs signs executive orders on gender-affirming healthcare and conversion therapies: Here's what to know
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has issued two executive orders that deal with matters that affect the state's LGBTQ+ community. Here's what you should know about the orders, and how it could affect you.
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has issued two executive orders that deal with matters that affect the state's LGBTQ+ community. Here's what you should know about the orders, and how it could affect you.
Tempe changes streets, parks named after KKK members
Other streets and parks have been renamed after civil rights leaders, Tuskegee Airmen, humanitarians, and frontiersmen and women.
Other streets and parks have been renamed after civil rights leaders, Tuskegee Airmen, humanitarians, and frontiersmen and women.
Trump, DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOP
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.
Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."
President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."
Christine King Farris, Martin Luther King Jr.'s sister and civil rights activist, dies at 95
Christine King Farris, the esteemed educator, civil rights activist, and eldest sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died. She was 95 years old.
Christine King Farris, the esteemed educator, civil rights activist, and eldest sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died. She was 95 years old.
SCOTUS ends affirmative action in college admission
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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 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.
Food allergies more common among Hispanic, Black and Asian individuals, study finds
In households earning more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were also found to be less prevalent, according to the study.
In households earning more than $150,000 a year, food allergies were also found to be less prevalent, according to the study.
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.
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.
What is Juneteenth? The history of the newest federal holiday and how to celebrate
Here's how the Juneteenth came to be and how you can mark the occasion.
Here's how the Juneteenth came to be and how you can mark the occasion.
State Bar of Arizona names first Black president in 90-year history
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.
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
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.
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.
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.