Longhorn Band will be required to play 'The Eyes of Texas'

The University of Texas has announced that its traditional marching and pep bands will be required to play “The Eyes of Texas” when they return to performing, but a new band will also be created that won’t play the school song with racist elements in its past.

Senate passes COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US

The Senate passed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Thursday, a bill that aims to end violence specifically targeted at Asian communities in the United States.

Scottsdale passes anti-discrimination ordinance: here's what to know

Scottsdale's City Council has approved an anti-discrimination ordinance that will offer protections to the city's LGBTQ+ community.

LA County supervisors vote to return Bruce's Beach to owners' descendants

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is set to vote Tuesday on whether to return a scenic and valuable parcel of Manhattan Beach land to the descendants of a Black couple who once operated a beach resort there.

Oakland Technical High senior to be school's first Black male valedictorian

When 18-year-old Ahmed Muhammad graduates from Oakland Technical High School next month, he will make history by becoming the school’s first Black male to be named valedictorian.

Michigan man angry after student and teacher cut biracial daughter's hair

The first time a student cut off part of her hair, the family had their daughter's hair styled to make it look better. Two days later, the girl came up with the other side cut - this time by a teacher.

Deaf Black woman detained, handcuffed by police as crying daughters asked to interpret

The deaf community is rallying behind a woman whose young children were forced to interpret for her as she was being detained by police earlier this month in Las Vegas.

New Jersey now offering Gender 'X' option on driver licenses

Gender "X" will indicate a gender is unspecified. It will be offered alongside the existing "M" for male and "F" for female gender options on licenses and IDs.

W.E. Rising Project calls for change in police culture at Phoenix City Hall

Officer involved shootings are a very emotional issue across the country, especially for people of color. And in Phoenix, one group wants to bring awareness to their alternative policing proposal. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.

Arizona legislation fetes civil rights icon Fred Korematsu

Gov. Doug Ducey signed legislation establishing a “Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution” on Jan. 30, Korematsu’s birthday.

California Gold Rush town votes to remove 19th-century noose logo

Some argued that the noose is part of the history of the town, but others said it is violent and gives the city a bad reputation

Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House

The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.

Senate votes to open debate on COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act amid rise in anti-Asian violence in US

In a rare show of bipartisanship, the Senate voted 92 to 6 to move forward and debate the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which President Joe Biden has urged passage of amid a rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S.

Morgan Wallen breaks months-long silence after using racial slur: ‘I've really worked on myself’

Morgan Wallen claims to have "really worked" on himself over the past several months away from the spotlight after the country music star was caught on camera hurling the N-word in February.

'The Bachelor' star Colton Underwood says he is gay

Colton Underwood, the former football tight end who found fame on "The Bachelor” has revealed that he is gay.