MLK Day: Rev. Bernice King calls for change, bold action instead of just words
America has honored Martin Luther King Jr. with a federal holiday for nearly four decades yet still hasn’t fully embraced and acted on the lessons from the slain civil rights leader, his youngest daughter said Monday.
Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
Elgin unveils Black Icons mural of five community leaders
Civil rights leader Harvey Westbrook, educator Annie Lee Haywood, business owners and community leaders S.H. McShan and Dororthy McCarther, and musician Monty Joe Thomas are featured.
NBA to celebrate MLK Day with games, events Monday
The NBA will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full schedule of games to commemorate the national holiday.
What is King-Lee Day? History of the holiday still celebrated in 2 states
King-Lee Day was created to recognize two famed public figures: one, a civil rights leader and prolific orator and the other, a Confederate general.
MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
First and only LGBTQ+ bar, Stonewall Warehouse, closes in San Marcos
Stonewall Warehouse opened eight years ago in San Marcos. It was an LGBTQ+ bar with karaoke, drag shows, and other events.
88th Texas Legislative Session: 64 bills filed in relation to LGBTQ+ community
In the 2023 Legislative Session, 64 bills have been filed in relation to the LGBTQ+ community. The most bills to be filed in a single regular session.
Texas ranked one of the best states in the US for racial progress
Texas was ranked 2nd in the country with the Most Racial Progress after findings showed a change in the gap percentage of adults with degrees and average household income.
L’Oréal unveils 'smart' lipstick tool for people with limited hand, arm mobility
L’Oréal is also rolling out a makeup tool that brings augmented reality “painting” to your eyebrows.
Trial in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion exposes misogynoir
The ensuing onslaught of criticism reached a fever pitch in December during rapper Tory Lanez’s assault trial. Experts say it stems from misogynoir, a specific type of misogyny experienced by Black women.
Texas' first antisemitism study shows anti-Jewish incidents doubled in 2021
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC) released its first-ever study of antisemitism in the state, and the report shows the number of anti-Jewish incidents doubled last year.
High school football incidents spark racism talks, programs
Superintendent Torie Gibson felt she had no choice but to make the unpopular decision. When learning Amador High’s football team had a group chat titled, “Kill the Blacks,” filled with derogatory language and racial slurs, she ended the Northern California school’s varsity season.
Santa uses sign language to spread cheer to deaf, hard of hearing children in the DMV
Santa Claus arrived last week to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, spreading Christmas cheer and fostering a memorable, unique connection with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Gov. Abbott condemns antisemitic acts at Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony
Gov. Greg Abbott condemned antisemitic acts while lighting the Shamash of the Menorah at the State Capitol Monday afternoon.
Antisemitic graffiti found outside Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, MD
Police in Montgomery County are investigating an act of antisemitic vandalism at a Bethesda high school, as officials from around the county condemn the act.
Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message
Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Pioneering Black feminist Dorothy Pitman Hughes dies at 84
Hughes died Dec. 1 in Tampa, Florida, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, said Maurice Sconiers of the Sconiers Funeral Home in Columbus, Georgia. The home said it did not know the cause of death.
Critics claim proposed Taylor event guideline is 'War on Christmas'
While the majority of people in public comment urged the city council to vote no on the proposed guidelines, a couple of people spoke supporting the city.