Scouting America cuts DEI programs after pressure from Pentagon, Hegseth
Scouting America will make changes to several policies after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened to pull the department's support for the organization.
Scouting America will make changes to several policies after Secretary of War Pete Hegseth threatened to pull the department's support for the organization.
Trump administration sued over new signage policy affecting national parks
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
A lawsuit against the Trump administration claims it’s erasing history and science from America's national parks with new signage policies. Here is what the lawsuit says has been changed in recent months.
Austin ISD released from TEA oversight over special education
Austin ISD says it has been released from state oversight of its special education services.
Austin ISD says it has been released from state oversight of its special education services.
Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, according to his family. FOX's Mike Tobin takes a look back at his life and legacy.
Civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at the age of 84, according to his family. FOX's Mike Tobin takes a look back at his life and legacy.
Texas DPS lawsuit: Jury awards nearly $1.7M to 2 state troopers
The nearly $1.7 million verdict was centered on claims of unequal treatment, retaliation, and a racially hostile work environment inside Texas DPS.
The nearly $1.7 million verdict was centered on claims of unequal treatment, retaliation, and a racially hostile work environment inside Texas DPS.
Texas DPS lawsuit over unequal treatment
The nearly $1.7 million verdict was centered on claims of unequal treatment, retaliation, and a racially hostile work environment inside Texas DPS.
The nearly $1.7 million verdict was centered on claims of unequal treatment, retaliation, and a racially hostile work environment inside Texas DPS.
Nike’s diversity initiatives under EEOC scrutiny for alleged discrimination against White workers
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Nike over allegations that the company’s diversity initiatives unlawfully discriminated against White employees and job applicants.
Super Bowl LX: Meet the performer interpreting Bad Bunny in Puerto Rican Sign Language
Bad Bunny's halftime show will be the first time a Super Bowl performance will be interpreted in Puerto Rican Sign Language, called LSPR. The performer interpreting the show will be Celimar Rivera Cosme of Puerto Rico.
Bad Bunny's halftime show will be the first time a Super Bowl performance will be interpreted in Puerto Rican Sign Language, called LSPR. The performer interpreting the show will be Celimar Rivera Cosme of Puerto Rico.
Claudette Colvin, who refused to move seats on a bus at start of civil rights movement, dies
Claudette Colvin, arrested at 15 years old for refusing to give up her bus seat, helped spark the civil rights movement.
Claudette Colvin, arrested at 15 years old for refusing to give up her bus seat, helped spark the civil rights movement.
Barbie launches 1st autistic doll: Where to buy and cost
Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie, expanding the company’s diversity-focused Fashionistas line.
Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie, expanding the company’s diversity-focused Fashionistas line.
FBI agents fired for kneeling during 2020 protest sue over termination
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
Twelve former FBI agents filed a lawsuit to get their jobs back after being fired for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest, an action they claim was meant to avoid a volatile situation.
DOJ opens investigation into SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay over rollator walker ban
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that it is opening an investigation to figure out whether SeaWorld Orlando's recent policy change to ban rollator walkers with seats violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Texas A&M tightens restrictions on professors teaching race, gender topics
At the end of a two-day-long meeting of the board of regents, Texas A&M leaders voted in favor of strengthening regulation of race and gender studies.
At the end of a two-day-long meeting of the board of regents, Texas A&M leaders voted in favor of strengthening regulation of race and gender studies.
Mayor Watson: "We're going to comply with the law" on removing rainbow crosswalk, other street art
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.
The City of Austin will move forward with removing street art like the rainbow crosswalk on 4th Street and the Black Artists Matter mural on 11th Street. However, Mayor Kirk Watson says he is thinking of other ways to highlight diversity in Austin.
UT Austin students protest against Trump's higher education vision
The student organization Austin Students for a Democratic Society put together a rally on campus Monday afternoon.
The student organization Austin Students for a Democratic Society put together a rally on campus Monday afternoon.
Texas cities with 'political agendas' on roads could now be stripped of funding
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
While the directive does not specify the "political ideologies" that could yank road project funding from cities, the move comes days after a rainbow crosswalk was repainted in a prominent Texas "gayborhood."
UT students react to President Trump's higher education vision
The White House reached out to nine highly ranked universities this week asking them to commit to the White House's vision for American Campuses in exchange for more favorable access to federal funding.
The White House reached out to nine highly ranked universities this week asking them to commit to the White House's vision for American Campuses in exchange for more favorable access to federal funding.
Target launches accessible self-checkout for shoppers with disabilities
Target is rolling out a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout system designed to better serve customers with disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision.
Target is rolling out a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout system designed to better serve customers with disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision.
DOJ investigating city of Austin for 'racially discriminatory employment practices'
The Department of Justice is now investigating the city of Austin for potentially “racially discriminatory employment practices".
The Department of Justice is now investigating the city of Austin for potentially “racially discriminatory employment practices".
Joseph McNeil, civil rights pioneer known for 1960 lunch counter sit-in protest, dies
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.
Joseph McNeil was one of four students who staged a sit-in at a segregated Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1960.