BTS meets with President Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
The meeting between the Grammy-nominated group and the president comes amid a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since the start of the pandemic.
The meeting between the Grammy-nominated group and the president comes amid a rise in anti-Asian hate crimes since the start of the pandemic.
Flash cards depicting pregnant man used to teach preschoolers about colors, says legislator
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
BTS to meet with Biden at White House to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
BTS will visit the White House on May 31, which is the final day of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
BTS will visit the White House on May 31, which is the final day of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
2 years since George Floyd's killing, activists still seek reforms
Two years after George Floyd’s was murdered by then-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, people continue to demand police reform.
Two years after George Floyd’s was murdered by then-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, people continue to demand police reform.
Austin street noodle brand Chop Chop encouraging positive AAPI connections
For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chop Chop is encouraging positive connections to Asian American culture through food with it's “Make Noodles, Not Hate” campaign.
For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Chop Chop is encouraging positive connections to Asian American culture through food with it's “Make Noodles, Not Hate” campaign.
East Bay cheer team under fire for posing with Black mannequin as mascot
An East Bay high school cheer team came under fire after the squad was photographed posing with a Black mannequin head they allegedly referred to as their mascot.
An East Bay high school cheer team came under fire after the squad was photographed posing with a Black mannequin head they allegedly referred to as their mascot.
Dripping Springs teen wins gold in soccer at 2022 Deaflympics in Brazil
Faith Wylie says winning gold is a dream come true, a dream she's had since she was 12.
Faith Wylie says winning gold is a dream come true, a dream she's had since she was 12.
Wells Fargo accused of holding fake job interviews with minority candidates: report
A former Wells Fargo executive says he was fired for flagging the alleged fake job interviews to his superiors
A former Wells Fargo executive says he was fired for flagging the alleged fake job interviews to his superiors
US Soccer reaches milestone agreements to pay men's and women's teams equally
The U.S. Soccer Federation’s agreements make it the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
The U.S. Soccer Federation’s agreements make it the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
Spain proposes expanding abortion rights to teens, paid menstrual leave
A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.
A draft bill in Spain proposes scrapping the requirement for 16- and 17-year-olds to obtain parental consent before terminating a pregnancy, plus paid menstrual leave.
Starbucks will cover travel for workers seeking abortions, gender-confirmation procedures
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
Starbucks said Monday it will pay the travel expenses for U.S. employees to access abortion and gender-confirmation procedures if those services aren’t available within 100 miles of a worker’s home.
Texas Supreme Court allows child abuse investigations into families of transgender teens to continue
The high court also raised questions about why the state opened these investigations in the first place, noting that the child welfare agency is not bound by directives from the governor.
The high court also raised questions about why the state opened these investigations in the first place, noting that the child welfare agency is not bound by directives from the governor.
1st-ever Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids unveiled as part of Mattel’s ‘most diverse’ doll line
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
Alabama law bans transgender treatment for kids, threatens doctors with felony
A new law in Alabama makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.
A new law in Alabama makes it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under the age of 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month: Support Asian-owned local businesses
In the Austin area and around Central Texas there are numerous Asian-owned businesses that you can support in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.
In the Austin area and around Central Texas there are numerous Asian-owned businesses that you can support in honor of AAPI Heritage Month.
Sushi classes, DIY temaki, & omakase at Uroko in East Austin
The Japanese restaurant in East Austin offers the community an opportunity to learn more about the craft of its cuisine.
The Japanese restaurant in East Austin offers the community an opportunity to learn more about the craft of its cuisine.
GOP senators want TV rating warning for gay characters on children’s shows
The senators sent the letter after Disney said it will include more inclusivity in its programming.
The senators sent the letter after Disney said it will include more inclusivity in its programming.
EXPLAINER: Schools may be Texas' next immigration fight
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
The requirement that public schools teach all children was affirmed by a 1982 ruling in a case known as Plyler v. Doe. The 5-4 decision struck down a Texas law that sought to deny enrollment to any student not “legally admitted” into the country.
Conservative states look to eliminate all exceptions for abortion, including rape, incest
Idaho and Utah have exceptions for rape or incest, but require the pregnant woman to first file a police report and then prove to the abortion provider the report was made.
Idaho and Utah have exceptions for rape or incest, but require the pregnant woman to first file a police report and then prove to the abortion provider the report was made.
Mercury unveil Brittney Griner decal as WNBA season gets set for tip-off
The Phoenix Mercury unveiled how their court and other WNBA arenas are going to look as they keep Brittney Griner in mind while the season starts.
The Phoenix Mercury unveiled how their court and other WNBA arenas are going to look as they keep Brittney Griner in mind while the season starts.