Austin-Travis County launches emergency alert system for ASL users
Users of the Accessible Hazard Alert System will receive an accessible message in American Sign Language along with English voice and text.
Users of the Accessible Hazard Alert System will receive an accessible message in American Sign Language along with English voice and text.
George Floyd statue vandalized in Union Square
The NYPD was searching for the man who vandalized a newly-unveiled statue of George Floyd in Union Square.
The NYPD was searching for the man who vandalized a newly-unveiled statue of George Floyd in Union Square.
Thousands of police-related deaths from 1980 to 2018 were misclassified, researchers say
Researchers blame the misclassification on death certificates filled out by other officials besides a physician and not documenting deaths that occurred from a police altercation.
Researchers blame the misclassification on death certificates filled out by other officials besides a physician and not documenting deaths that occurred from a police altercation.
Women’s March for abortion rights underway nationwide
Thousands of protesters are demanding continued access to abortion in marches across the country Saturday in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy.
Thousands of protesters are demanding continued access to abortion in marches across the country Saturday in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy.
Thousands gather for Women's March at Texas State Capitol
Much of the conversation leaned heavily on reproductive rights, as Senate Bill 8, also known as the Heartbeat Bill, has sparked debate in Texas.
Much of the conversation leaned heavily on reproductive rights, as Senate Bill 8, also known as the Heartbeat Bill, has sparked debate in Texas.
Bullied Houston student writes song to empower other children
Harper Mixon, 10, is releasing a song in hopes of lifting the spirits of other children who are bullied and is raising funds for an all-inclusive park, so that all kids, regardless of their abilities, can have fun in Houston.
Harper Mixon, 10, is releasing a song in hopes of lifting the spirits of other children who are bullied and is raising funds for an all-inclusive park, so that all kids, regardless of their abilities, can have fun in Houston.
Newsom signs bill advancing LA County's return of Bruce's Beach to descendants of Black couple
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that will help clear the way for Los Angeles County to return a piece of Manhattan Beach coastline to the descendants of a Black family who had the land stripped away by the city nearly a century ago.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that will help clear the way for Los Angeles County to return a piece of Manhattan Beach coastline to the descendants of a Black family who had the land stripped away by the city nearly a century ago.
California governor signs host of police reforms including decertification, duty to intervene
Standing among lawmakers and families whose sons died at the hands of police, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a host of reform bills that span from decertifying fired police officers from ever getting another job to opening up records when there has been sustained findings of racism.
Standing among lawmakers and families whose sons died at the hands of police, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a host of reform bills that span from decertifying fired police officers from ever getting another job to opening up records when there has been sustained findings of racism.
Travis County Commissioners Court approves FY 2022 budget
The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.
The $1.4 billion budget goes into effect on Oct. 1 and includes investments in mental and behavioral health, elections and emergency response.
San Jose apologizes to Chinese immigrants for role in 'systemic racism'
San Jose, with a population over 1 million, is the largest city in the country to formally apologize to the Chinese community for its treatment of their ancestors.
San Jose, with a population over 1 million, is the largest city in the country to formally apologize to the Chinese community for its treatment of their ancestors.
Veracruz All Natural expands with mission of keeping Mexican authenticity
The Taco Queens of the South, Las Reinas del Sur, are sisters and they're expanding to Los Angeles and making sure their heritage lives on through their food.
The Taco Queens of the South, Las Reinas del Sur, are sisters and they're expanding to Los Angeles and making sure their heritage lives on through their food.
LA County DA Gascón IDs nearly 60,000 cannabis convictions to be dismissed
Gascón was co-author of Prop 64, the 2016 measure that made cannabis legal in California.
Gascón was co-author of Prop 64, the 2016 measure that made cannabis legal in California.
Abbott dodges question on changing Texas abortion law for rape victims
Gov. Greg Abbott refused to say if he would support a bill that adds exemptions for rape and incest victims to the new law restricting abortions in Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott refused to say if he would support a bill that adds exemptions for rape and incest victims to the new law restricting abortions in Texas.
House passes bill aimed at protecting abortion rights amid state challenges
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Legislation passed by the House on Friday would guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. But it's a largely symbolic gesture because Republican opposition will doom the measure in the Senate.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland: Gabby Petito case a reminder of missing Native Americans
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland says extensive news media coverage of the death of Gabby Petito should be a reminder of hundreds of Native American girls and women who are missing or murdered in the United States.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland says extensive news media coverage of the death of Gabby Petito should be a reminder of hundreds of Native American girls and women who are missing or murdered in the United States.
Oregon school employee on leave after wearing blackface to work
An Oregon school system employee showed up to work last Friday in blackface, prompting the school board to place them on leave.
An Oregon school system employee showed up to work last Friday in blackface, prompting the school board to place them on leave.
Google awards $100K each to five Black-led Austin startup companies
Five Black-led Austin startups have received $100,000 each in non-dilutive funding from Google as part of a $10 million initiative.
Five Black-led Austin startups have received $100,000 each in non-dilutive funding from Google as part of a $10 million initiative.
‘Change is Brewing’: Ben & Jerry’s unveils new flavor for racial justice
The company wants the coffee, marshmallow and fudge-flavored ice cream to represent divesting from “a racist criminal legal system” and investing in policies and organizations that support Black communities.
The company wants the coffee, marshmallow and fudge-flavored ice cream to represent divesting from “a racist criminal legal system” and investing in policies and organizations that support Black communities.
Melvin Van Peebles, godfather of Black cinema, dies at 89
Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the “Blaxploitation” wave of the 1970s, has died. He was 89. His family confirmed that he passed at his Manhattan home.
Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking playwright, musician and movie director whose work ushered in the “Blaxploitation” wave of the 1970s, has died. He was 89. His family confirmed that he passed at his Manhattan home.
Texas transgender sports bill advances out of committee
The bill would require transgender athletes to compete based on the gender on their original birth certificate. Supporters of the bill argue it keeps athletes safe from unfair competition while opponents say it unfairly targets the transgender community.
The bill would require transgender athletes to compete based on the gender on their original birth certificate. Supporters of the bill argue it keeps athletes safe from unfair competition while opponents say it unfairly targets the transgender community.