Women’s basketball to get March Madness performance pay for the first time

For the first time, women’s basketball teams will earn NCAA Tournament performance pay, mirroring a system long in place for men’s teams.

Amazon trims back DEI initiatives, latest company to make cuts

Amazon just joined Meta, Walmart and a host of other firms in trimming back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here's what to know.

McDonald's becomes latest company to roll back DEI goals

McDonald’s is revising its diversity goals and policies following a Supreme Court decision and shifting political dynamics.

Transgender care for minors case lands at the Supreme Court: What to know

A decision on Tennessee’s law may affect similar legislation passed by 25 other states related to transgender people, including sports competitions they can join and bathrooms they can use.

Phoenix Day School for the Deaf places in competition
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A group of students from the Phoenix Day School for the Deaf competed and placed in a prestigious robotics competition. FOX 10's Dominique Newland explains how they overcame a communication barrier to place high in the games.

Disney agrees to $43.25M settlement over women earning less than men for a decade

Disney has tentatively agreed to pay $43.25 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that female employees earned less money than their male colleagues for nearly 10 years.

List: Companies that have recently rolled back DEI policies

A number of major corporations rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies amid public pressure and criticism from some conservative activists.

Walmart to roll back its DEI policies

Walmart has become the latest – and the largest company – to announce it will be rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Special Olympics flag football championship's inclusive message
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Four Valley high schools are competing for silver and gold medals. It?s all part of Special Olympics of Arizona?s flag football championship. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen takes us to the game.

Julie Johnson to become first LGBTQ+ Congress member from the South

Texas state Rep. Julie Johnson (D) will take over the seat vacated by Colin Allred. Johnson will be the first openly LGBTQ+ person to represent Texas, and all of the South, in Congress.

2 Black women elected to Senate for the first time in U.S. history

The victories of Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester and Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks mark the first time African American women will serve together in the Senate.

Meet race car driver Courtney Jane Casale
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Being a female motor sports athlete can be tough with women only getting about 10% of sponsorships. FOX 10's Irene Snyder caught up with Courtney Jane Casale who is training here in the Valley and is on a mission to make a name for herself and inspire others as a race car driver.

Phoenix Pride Parade marches through the streets
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The annual Pride parade marched through the streets of central Phoenix on Sunday. Take a look at who made special appearances.

Lilly Ledbetter, whose fight for fair pay changed US law, passes away at 86

Lilly Ledbetter, the advocate who inspired the landmark Fair Pay Act, has passed away at 86. Her lawsuit against Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. led to crucial wage discrimination legislation in the U.S.

Arizona State Fair hosts Omnium Circus
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One of the most diverse circus crews in the world is now at the Arizona State Fair. The award-winning Omnium Circus champions those with disabilities and prides themselves on reaching audiences by integrating ASL and audio descriptions in every one of their shows. FOX 10's Anita Roman got a preview.

Previewing the 11th annual Girls Golf of Phoenix event
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The city of Mesa is declaring this Saturday, Oct. 5, Girls Golf Day. They're doing this in celebration of the 11th annual Girls Golf of Phoenix event, open for girls aged three to 18. FOX 10's Irene Snyder was there to get a preview of everything they have planned.

More Americans say Kamala Harris' gender will hurt her chances of being elected president: Poll

Americans are more likely to believe that being a woman will hurt Kamala Harris’ chances in the November election, compared to eight years ago when Hillary Clinton was running.

El Grito Festival takes over downtown Phoenix
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Mexican culture is on display on Sunday night at the El Grito Festival. It's the third year for the event in downtown Phoenix. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean joins us from the middle of it all.