Tampa teen wins right to abortion without parental consent
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
A Tampa teen has won her appeal in district court for the right to talk to a doctor about, and ultimately have a medical abortion without parental consent. Her original request was denied by a judge, based partially on "either a lack of intelligence or credibility."
Black History Month: Ways to celebrate Black excellence in America
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
There are a bunch of ways to celebrate Black History Month in your own special way, but here are a few ideas to get you started.
Lunar New Year: Celebrations for the Year of the Tiger bring hope
People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant.
People across Asia prepared Monday for muted Lunar New Year celebrations amid concerns over the coronavirus and virulent omicron variant.
Black History Month: When and how it got started
Black History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson.
Black History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson.
Willie O’Ree, 1st Black NHL player, getting Congressional Gold Medal
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Willie O’Ree suited up as the first Black player for the NHL 64 years ago, and has since worked for several decades as a diversity ambassador to the league.
Black History Month 2022 to celebrate 'Black Health and Wellness'
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Black History Month 2022 starts on Feb. 1, and this year’s theme aims to focus on the importance of “Black Health and Wellness.”
Pregnant man, pregnant person emoji coming to Apple iPhones
According to health website Healthline.com, people who were born biologically female but identify as men are transgender men who can give birth because they have the reproductive organs necessary to do so — especially those who do not take or have stopped taking testosterone. The same goes for those who identify as non-binary.
According to health website Healthline.com, people who were born biologically female but identify as men are transgender men who can give birth because they have the reproductive organs necessary to do so — especially those who do not take or have stopped taking testosterone. The same goes for those who identify as non-binary.
Austin Beerworks, Kaiju Cut and Sew team up for Stop AAPI Hate beer
The new release from Austin Beerworks and Kaiju Cut and Sew is called Eastern Philosophy, a Kaiju Brew.
The new release from Austin Beerworks and Kaiju Cut and Sew is called Eastern Philosophy, a Kaiju Brew.
WHO staffers complaint, email alleges racism and abuse by top director in Asia
The top director of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific is accused of racist, unethical and abusive behavior.
The top director of the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific is accused of racist, unethical and abusive behavior.
'There is nothing to cure': France bans gay 'conversion therapy' with new law
The new law authorizes jail time and fines for people using practices to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ individuals.
The new law authorizes jail time and fines for people using practices to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ individuals.
Peter Dinklage criticizes 'Snow White' remake's push for diversity: 'It makes no sense to me'
The 'Game of Thrones' actor worries about the movie's depiction of people with dwarfism
The 'Game of Thrones' actor worries about the movie's depiction of people with dwarfism
UPenn voices support for transgender swimmer, new NCAA standards
The University of Pennsylvania says it will work with the NCAA under its newly adopted standards for transgender athletes.
The University of Pennsylvania says it will work with the NCAA under its newly adopted standards for transgender athletes.
Tubi celebrates Black History Month with two new original films
The new music documentary “Pass the Mic” and the musical teen drama “Howard High” join the more than 1,400 Black cinema titles that will be available on Tubi throughout Black History Month.
The new music documentary “Pass the Mic” and the musical teen drama “Howard High” join the more than 1,400 Black cinema titles that will be available on Tubi throughout Black History Month.
1st Black female lieutenant governor presides over Virginia Senate
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears has taken her seat for the first day presiding over the Virginia Senate as the state’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor and the first Black woman to hold statewide office.
Warriors part-owner dismisses Uyghur Muslims' human rights abuses
Chamath Palihapitiya, a part-owner and director of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, offered the "very hard ugly truth" about China’s human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in a podcast interview.
Chamath Palihapitiya, a part-owner and director of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, offered the "very hard ugly truth" about China’s human rights abuses against Uyghur Muslims in a podcast interview.
NBA commemorates MLK Day with games and celebrations
The NBA is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and games on the national holiday.
The NBA is honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and games on the national holiday.
This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Texas Secretary of State 'surprised' by mail-in ballot application rejections
In a press release, John Scott accused Travis County of making the decision to reject these mail ballot applications before contacting his office.
In a press release, John Scott accused Travis County of making the decision to reject these mail ballot applications before contacting his office.
MLK Day Timeline: How the Martin Luther King Jr. birthday became a holiday
Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday was finally approved as a federal holiday in 1983, but it would be almost two decades before all 50 states made it a state government holiday.
Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday was finally approved as a federal holiday in 1983, but it would be almost two decades before all 50 states made it a state government holiday.
Cy-Fair ISD trustee's words on Black teachers called 'racist'
Video posted to Twitter shows part of an argument from Scott Henry speaking about the percentage of black teachers in school districts relative to their quality.
Video posted to Twitter shows part of an argument from Scott Henry speaking about the percentage of black teachers in school districts relative to their quality.