Byron Allen’s $10B discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s can move forward, judge rules
The lawsuit claims McDonald’s spends less than $5 million of its $1.6 billion annual TV advertising budget on Black-owned media.
Cubans vote to legalize same-sex marriage
Cuban voters have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents.
Black students at Sam Houston State University reporting racist behavior on campus
A Black female student, who chose to remain anonymous, tells FOX 26 she noticed the n-word written on dry-erase boards on the dorm room doors of black students – including her own.
Plano woman who went on racist tirade against Indians sued by victim
Esmeralda Upton was captured on video hurling racist insults at a group of Indian American women is facing a lawsuit.
New report details financial challenges Texas women are facing
Research shows many women in the Lone Star State continue to face financial challenges when it comes to education, childcare, health insurance, and housing.
2022 World Cup: Captains want to wear rainbow armbands during games in Qatar
FIFA rules ban teams from bringing their own armband designs to the World Cup. The eight European teams asking FIFA to relax its rules include France, Germany, England and the Netherlands.
Book ban efforts surging in 2022, library association says
The ALA has documented 681 challenges to books through the first eight months of this year, involving 1,651 different titles.
Texas ranked 2nd most diverse state in America, according to study
Texas has another thing to be proud of, as a recent study ranked the lone star state as one of the most diverse states in the U.S.
Texas’ child welfare agency blocked from investigating many more parents of trans teens
Friday’s injunction applies to all members of PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group with more than 600 members in Texas.
Austin author Gabino Iglesias unapologetically pushes for diversity, change in publishing world
Like many industries, there’s a huge gap in diversity in publishing with only 6% of the industry identifying as Hispanic, but the numbers didn’t stop Austin author, Gabino Iglesias.
Deaf dog is adopted by Michigan teen with hearing loss — now they're 'inseparable'
A Michigan teen with hearing loss who rescued a deaf dog from a shelter wants others to know the importance of pet adoption.
Boston Marathon opens 2023 race to nonbinary athletes
Organizers confirmed the change as registration opened Monday for the 127th running of the marathon on April 17, 2023.
Reducing suicide rates among LGBTQ young people focus of new UT study
The Reach Out and Connect (ROC) Project is looking at early intervention in primary care settings—before depression, anxiety or trauma turn into a crisis.
US to award $35M in grants to tribes for 988 mental health crisis line
The 988 hotline, which went live in July, was designed to be an easy number to remember, similar to 911.
Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson team up for reimagined version of ‘9 to 5’
This women’s working anthem has been reimagined in honor of the upcoming documentary, “Still Working 9 to 5.”
Denton bar cancels Disney-themed drag brunch after saying threats were made
A Denton bar and grill has canceled its Disney-themed drag brunch as a precaution after getting threats.
BYU completes investigation into Duke player's racial slur allegations, finds no evidence to corroborate claim
BYU also lifted the ban on a fan who had been accused of shouting racial slurs.
Bernard Shaw: CNN's first chief anchor and pioneering Black journalist dies at 82
The renowned journalist was at CNN for 20 years and was known for remaining cool under pressure. That was a hallmark of his Baghdad coverage when the U.S. led its invasion of Iraq in 1991 to liberate Kuwait.
Ruby Bridges: Black woman who integrated Southern school writes children’s book
“I Am Ruby Bridges” hits stores Tuesday and tells the story of Ruby Bridges, who was six years old when she was one of three Black students to attend all-white schools in New Orleans in 1960.
Comal ISD investigating alleged racial comments at Canyon High School volleyball game
According to Comal ISD acting superintendent Mandy Epley, members of the Canyon student section allegedly made “highly inappropriate and demeaning racial comments” towards members of the Hays volleyball team at Friday's game.