Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5M to resolve racial bias claims against white workers
Lockheed Martin will pay tens of millions of dollars to settle allegations that the major defense contractor’s internal bonus program discriminated against white workers.
Lockheed Martin will pay tens of millions of dollars to settle allegations that the major defense contractor’s internal bonus program discriminated against white workers.
Hakeem Jeffries set to make history as first Black house speaker
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House in U.S. history after Democrats flipped the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections, securing majority control of Congress.
Midterms mark historic firsts across several states and the nation
Tuesday’s midterm elections delivered sweeping victories for Democrats across the country, but the results also marked a series of historic firsts as candidates from underrepresented communities won some of the nation’s highest offices.
Tuesday’s midterm elections delivered sweeping victories for Democrats across the country, but the results also marked a series of historic firsts as candidates from underrepresented communities won some of the nation’s highest offices.
Transgender sports bans head to voters in Democratic states, potentially setting a national precedent
Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.
Voters in Colorado and Washington will decide whether to ban transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the first time such restrictions have been put directly on state ballots.
Mississippi DEI ban in public schools can take effect after Fifth Circuit ruling
Parts of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can take effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement.
Parts of Mississippi’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can take effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement.
Students sue Missouri, claiming decades of unequal funding at HBCU
A group of current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging decades of systemic underfunding at the historically Black institution.
A group of current and former Lincoln University students filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri, alleging decades of systemic underfunding at the historically Black institution.
These are the top-ranked HBCUs, according to US News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Spelman College taking the No. 1 spot. Howard
U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Spelman College taking the No. 1 spot. Howard
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
America's most diverse states: See where your state ranks
The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.
The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.
Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began his kneeling protest 10 years ago - where is he now?
A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.
A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.
New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.
Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.
Harvard wins dismissal of Trump administration lawsuit over alleged harassment of Jewish students
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
A federal judge in Boston has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and antisemitism on campus.
Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
Kaylee Hottle: Texas School for the Deaf establishes memorial scholarship
The Texas School for the Deaf has set up a memorial scholarship for one of their students, actress Kaylee Hottle, who died in a car crash in late July.
The Texas School for the Deaf has set up a memorial scholarship for one of their students, actress Kaylee Hottle, who died in a car crash in late July.
Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.
Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
Kaylee Hottle, deaf actress, Texas School for the Deaf student, dies in Maryland car crash
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actress and student at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, has died in a car crash in Maryland.
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actress and student at the Texas School for the Deaf in Austin, has died in a car crash in Maryland.
New White House report says Smithsonian leadership 'can't be trusted'
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
The White House report comes after President Donald earlier this year announced plans to force changes at the Smithsonian Institution with an executive order that targeted funding for programs that he claims advanced certain ideologies.
Juneteenth parade in Austin
Hundreds of people packed the streets of east Austin to celebrate Juneteenth. Families gathered to honor their history, celebrate their community, and teach the next generation why the day still matters 161 years later. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis reports.
Hundreds of people packed the streets of east Austin to celebrate Juneteenth. Families gathered to honor their history, celebrate their community, and teach the next generation why the day still matters 161 years later. FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis reports.
Transgender people won’t face criminal charges for using public restrooms in Idaho, judge rules
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.
Idaho's restrictions on public facilities hit a major legal setback after a federal judge put a hold on penalties targeting transgender individuals. The judge ruled that parts of the law were too vague to enact.