Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Rita Moreno calls out racism in Hollywood, urging Latin community to unite
Rita Moreno discusses underrepresentation in Hollywood following the release of In the Heights (2021).
Rita Moreno discusses underrepresentation in Hollywood following the release of In the Heights (2021).
'Rainbow Washing:' A disturbing trend of using rainbow symbols when practices are not LGBT friendly
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
Juneteenth: These films on race, inequality and emancipation are free to stream
Tubi offers dozens of titles that span the subjects of race, inequality and emancipation.
Tubi offers dozens of titles that span the subjects of race, inequality and emancipation.
Supreme Court defers Harvard case on race in college admissions
The Supreme Court asked the Justice Department to weigh in on a case claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants.
The Supreme Court asked the Justice Department to weigh in on a case claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants.
Loving Day 2021: Couples celebrate legalization of interracial marriage
In 1967, the U.S. made interracial marriages legal, a moment that continues to be celebrated 54 years later.
In 1967, the U.S. made interracial marriages legal, a moment that continues to be celebrated 54 years later.
New Jersey school district removes names of all holidays from school calendar
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
After an outcry at a raucous public meeting over a previous decision to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, the board of education at a New Jersey school district decided to strip all holiday names off of the school calendar.
TCU replaces 'freshman' title with 'first-year student'
TCU will now call freshman, first year students, in an effort to be more gender inclusive.
TCU will now call freshman, first year students, in an effort to be more gender inclusive.
Interactive Timeline: Critical moments that led to social justice movement
A FOX 11 documentary series looks back at the critical moments that led to social justice movement.
A FOX 11 documentary series looks back at the critical moments that led to social justice movement.
Support of same-sex marriage in US reaches all-time high, poll finds
U.S. support for same-sex marriage has reached an all-time high, Gallup said. And for the first time, a majority of Republicans are also in favor.
U.S. support for same-sex marriage has reached an all-time high, Gallup said. And for the first time, a majority of Republicans are also in favor.
Students reenact George Floyd killing in photo, principal resigns
A high school principal in Colorado has announced she is resigning a couple weeks after a photo of three students reenacting the killing of George Floyd in the school parking lot was shared on social media.
A high school principal in Colorado has announced she is resigning a couple weeks after a photo of three students reenacting the killing of George Floyd in the school parking lot was shared on social media.
Possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims' remains being excavated
Workers have begun excavating remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims.
Workers have begun excavating remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims.
Supreme Court won't review if men-only draft registration is sex discrimination
The Supreme Court rejected to hear the case of whether the government can continue to require men alone, and not women, to register for the draft when they turn 18.
The Supreme Court rejected to hear the case of whether the government can continue to require men alone, and not women, to register for the draft when they turn 18.
Biden Pentagon, State Department at odds over pride flag
The Defense Department will not allow the Pride flag to be flown at installations under its purview.
The Defense Department will not allow the Pride flag to be flown at installations under its purview.
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Breonna Taylor mural unveiled in Louisville ahead of her birthday weekend
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Want to know more about the rainbow colors? Here's a guide to Pride flag symbolism
The rainbow flag is known around the world as a symbol of LGBTQ Pride. But there are also multiple variations representing different queer communities that you may not be familiar with.
The rainbow flag is known around the world as a symbol of LGBTQ Pride. But there are also multiple variations representing different queer communities that you may not be familiar with.
Oakland police chief apologizes; issues 33 disciplinary actions for using tear gas against protesters
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Wednesday for the first time apologized for what happened at a youth-led George Floyd protest last summer and he also announced that he has issued more than 33 disciplinary actions to officers for using tear gas, in violation of department and city policy.
Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong on Wednesday for the first time apologized for what happened at a youth-led George Floyd protest last summer and he also announced that he has issued more than 33 disciplinary actions to officers for using tear gas, in violation of department and city policy.
NFL shares Pride-themed logo, says it stands with LGBTQ+ community
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
Veteran's mic muted as he told of Black people's role in Memorial Day origin
An investigation is underway after a veteran’s microphone was cut off as his Memorial Day speech ventured into how former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina helped start the holiday when they dug up the remains of 200 Union soldiers to give them a proper burial shortly after the Civil War ended.
An investigation is underway after a veteran’s microphone was cut off as his Memorial Day speech ventured into how former slaves in Charleston, South Carolina helped start the holiday when they dug up the remains of 200 Union soldiers to give them a proper burial shortly after the Civil War ended.