Cheyney to use stimulus money to erase unpaid student bills
Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest historically Black college, has announced that it will erase unpaid student bills since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest historically Black college, has announced that it will erase unpaid student bills since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard makes history at Olympics
Although Laurel Hubbard wasn't able to complete a lift for a chance to go for gold, she's been an Olympic pioneer for transgender athletes.
Although Laurel Hubbard wasn't able to complete a lift for a chance to go for gold, she's been an Olympic pioneer for transgender athletes.
US shot putter Raven Saunders makes 'X' in podium pose after winning silver
When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."
When asked what the "X" meant, Raven Saunders, who is openly gay, has contemplated suicide and seen poverty and depression, explained: ”It's the intersection of where all people who are oppressed meet."
Olympic first: Men, women to swim together in the same relay race
In an Olympic first, two men and two women per country will do backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay.
In an Olympic first, two men and two women per country will do backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly and freestyle in the 4x100-meter mixed medley relay.
Federal judge tosses lawsuit that sought to end UT Austin’s affirmative action policy
The judge found that the group behind the suit had essentially brought the same claims in a previous case in which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the University of Texas at Austin’s policy.
The judge found that the group behind the suit had essentially brought the same claims in a previous case in which the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the University of Texas at Austin’s policy.
One of the original 'Rosies' is gone; California woman dies at 99
Phyllis Gould of Fairfax died last week at age 99, after suffering a stroke in May. She helped lead the movement to give millions of women - called "Rosie the Riveters"- recognition for their work during World War II.
Phyllis Gould of Fairfax died last week at age 99, after suffering a stroke in May. She helped lead the movement to give millions of women - called "Rosie the Riveters"- recognition for their work during World War II.
CPS disproportionately takes custody of Black children, report says
A report from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services shows African American children are disproportionately taken into CPS custody more often than kids of other races. So what’s being done about it?
A report from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services shows African American children are disproportionately taken into CPS custody more often than kids of other races. So what’s being done about it?
German gymnastics team wears unitards to push back on 'sexualization' of sport
The German women’s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.
The German women’s gymnastics team took the floor for their first competition at the Tokyo Olympics wearing unitards with leggings that stretched down to the ankle.
Biden announces resources to support 'long COVID' on ADA anniversary
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools and transportation.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools and transportation.
Pink offers to pay fine for female handball team's dress code violation
In a tweet posted on Sunday, Pink said: “The European handball federation SHOULD BE FINED FOR SEXISM. Good on ya, ladies.” She added that “I’ll be happy to pay your fines for you. Keep it up.”
In a tweet posted on Sunday, Pink said: “The European handball federation SHOULD BE FINED FOR SEXISM. Good on ya, ladies.” She added that “I’ll be happy to pay your fines for you. Keep it up.”
Austin doctor asking community to not forget people of color
Dr. Pradeep Kumar is a regular on Fox 7 Austin, his segment ‘Your Health with Doctor Kumar’ aims to educate people about their health.
Dr. Pradeep Kumar is a regular on Fox 7 Austin, his segment ‘Your Health with Doctor Kumar’ aims to educate people about their health.
Biden's 8 US attorney nominations would include historic firsts
Biden is nominating eight people for U.S. attorney positions in D.C., Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington state.
Biden is nominating eight people for U.S. attorney positions in D.C., Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Washington state.
Census Bureau says COVID-19 pandemic hit Black households harder than White
Black Americans have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Census Bureau.
Black Americans have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Census Bureau.
Norwegian women’s beach handball team fined for ‘improper clothing’ over shorts
The team reportedly wore blue thigh-length shorts instead of their usual uniform of bikini bottoms and a sports bra in a championship game against rival Spain.
The team reportedly wore blue thigh-length shorts instead of their usual uniform of bikini bottoms and a sports bra in a championship game against rival Spain.
UT hired consultant for up to $1.1 million to revamp battered image of “Eyes of Texas” song
The consultant, Brad Deutser, is listed as a member of the committee tasked with chronicling the full history of “The Eyes.”
The consultant, Brad Deutser, is listed as a member of the committee tasked with chronicling the full history of “The Eyes.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Equity study on CapMetro's Project Connect
University of Texas assistant professor Alex Karner joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a study to ensure Project Connect helps all communities.
University of Texas assistant professor Alex Karner joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss a study to ensure Project Connect helps all communities.
Becca Meyers, decorated US Paralympian, withdraws from Games over lack of 'reasonable' accommodations
Becca Meyers, a 3X Paralympic gold medalist who is blind and deaf, is withdrawing from the Tokyo Games over a lack of "reasonable" accommodations.
Becca Meyers, a 3X Paralympic gold medalist who is blind and deaf, is withdrawing from the Tokyo Games over a lack of "reasonable" accommodations.
Black Lives Matter Plaza to become permanent installation; lane closures begin Monday
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Friday that construction to make Black Lives Matter Plaza a permanent installation will begin on Monday, July 19 with lane closures expected.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Friday that construction to make Black Lives Matter Plaza a permanent installation will begin on Monday, July 19 with lane closures expected.
Nashville Predators prospect Luke Prokop comes out as gay
Luke Prokop is the first active NHL player to come out as gay. “I am no longer scared to hide who I am,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
Luke Prokop is the first active NHL player to come out as gay. “I am no longer scared to hide who I am,” he wrote in an Instagram post.
Viral video: Riverside County man racially profiled, falsely accused of stealing phone
A man in Riverside County says he was racially profiled and was accused of stealing a boy’s cellphone; the confrontation was all caught on video.
A man in Riverside County says he was racially profiled and was accused of stealing a boy’s cellphone; the confrontation was all caught on video.