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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
University of Utah addresses racially motivated incidents on campus
One incident reportedly involved a White delivery man yelling racial slurs at a Black faculty member.
One incident reportedly involved a White delivery man yelling racial slurs at a Black faculty member.
Texas School Board to set new standards for social studies curriculum
On Tuesday, the Texas school board indicated they may push the process to set new standards for social studies to 2025.
On Tuesday, the Texas school board indicated they may push the process to set new standards for social studies to 2025.
Barbie adds Madam C.J. Walker doll to ‘Inspiring Women Series’
Madam C.J. Walker became the country’s first female millionaire after creating a successful line of hair products for African American women.
Madam C.J. Walker became the country’s first female millionaire after creating a successful line of hair products for African American women.
Student loan forgiveness limited for many by US drug war's legacy
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
A generation of Black and Hispanic Americans was disproportionately shut out of one of the keys to Biden's plan, the Pell Grant program, as part of the “war on drugs.”
On 67th anniversary of Emmett Till’s death, a look back at his case this past year
From renewed investigations to an unpublished memoir to Hollywood retellings, Emmett Till’s name and story have been in the news a number of times over the past year. Here is a look at the instances.
From renewed investigations to an unpublished memoir to Hollywood retellings, Emmett Till’s name and story have been in the news a number of times over the past year. Here is a look at the instances.