Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Juneteenth: New federal holiday pressures US companies to give day off
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
The declaration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is putting the pressure on more U.S. companies to give their employees the day off, accelerating a movement that took off last year in response to the racial justice protests that swept the country.
States move to restrict critical race theory as US celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was created in 1983. It is a historical event that teachers will cover in history classes.
Juneteenth is the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was created in 1983. It is a historical event that teachers will cover in history classes.
Baker gets $500 fine for refusing to make cake celebrating transgender woman's transition
A Colorado baker refused to make a cake for a transgender woman that was blue on the outside and pink on the inside to celebrate her gender transition. A judge ruled that violated the state's anti-discrimination law because the decision was made based on her transgender status.
A Colorado baker refused to make a cake for a transgender woman that was blue on the outside and pink on the inside to celebrate her gender transition. A judge ruled that violated the state's anti-discrimination law because the decision was made based on her transgender status.
FOX 7 Discussion: Juneteenth becomes federal holiday
Dr. Theodore Francis with Huston-Tillotson University joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the importance of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday.
Dr. Theodore Francis with Huston-Tillotson University joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the importance of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday.
Austinites react to President Biden signing Juneteenth Act
Juneteenth has been celebrated for years on June 19 - the day that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to deliver an order officially ending slavery in Texas.
Juneteenth has been celebrated for years on June 19 - the day that Union soldiers arrived in Galveston to deliver an order officially ending slavery in Texas.
Latinas left workforce more than other demographics amid COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee attends White House signing of Juneteenth bill
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
Supreme Court rules Philadelphia wrongly limited ties with Catholic foster care that refused same-sex couples
In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency that says its religious views prevent it from working with same-sex couples. The court said the city of Philadelphia wrongly limited its relationship with the group as a result of the agency's policy.
In another victory for religious groups at the Supreme Court, the justices on Thursday unanimously sided with a Catholic foster care agency that says its religious views prevent it from working with same-sex couples. The court said the city of Philadelphia wrongly limited its relationship with the group as a result of the agency's policy.
Victoria's Secret says farewell to Angels in attempt to redefine 'sexy'
In their place, Victoria's Secret has launched a campaign with high-profile women known for their accomplishments rather than their figures.
In their place, Victoria's Secret has launched a campaign with high-profile women known for their accomplishments rather than their figures.
Juneteenth set to become federal holiday after House OKs bill
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
VP Kamala Harris meets with Texas legislators to discuss voting
The meeting follows the May walkout by Texas House of Representatives Democrats on the last day of the Texas legislative session which prevented the passage of Senate Bill 7.
The meeting follows the May walkout by Texas House of Representatives Democrats on the last day of the Texas legislative session which prevented the passage of Senate Bill 7.
Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Rita Moreno calls out racism in Hollywood, urging Latin community to unite
Rita Moreno discusses underrepresentation in Hollywood following the release of In the Heights (2021).
Rita Moreno discusses underrepresentation in Hollywood following the release of In the Heights (2021).
Clearwater's female firefighters hope to inspire next generation
Clearwater Fire & Rescue recently highlighted their 10 female fire personnel – or “firemedics,” as they call themselves.
Clearwater Fire & Rescue recently highlighted their 10 female fire personnel – or “firemedics,” as they call themselves.
Supreme Court defers Harvard case on race in college admissions
The Supreme Court asked the Justice Department to weigh in on a case claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants.
The Supreme Court asked the Justice Department to weigh in on a case claiming that Harvard discriminates against Asian American applicants.
Loving Day 2021: Couples celebrate legalization of interracial marriage
In 1967, the U.S. made interracial marriages legal, a moment that continues to be celebrated 54 years later.
In 1967, the U.S. made interracial marriages legal, a moment that continues to be celebrated 54 years later.
TCU replaces 'freshman' title with 'first-year student'
TCU will now call freshman, first year students, in an effort to be more gender inclusive.
TCU will now call freshman, first year students, in an effort to be more gender inclusive.
Interactive Timeline: Critical moments that led to social justice movement
A FOX 11 documentary series looks back at the critical moments that led to social justice movement.
A FOX 11 documentary series looks back at the critical moments that led to social justice movement.
Mansion once home to Robert E. Lee reopens with new emphasis on those enslaved there
The Arlington House where Robert E. Lee once lived reopened to the public this week with a new emphasis on those who were enslaved there.
The Arlington House where Robert E. Lee once lived reopened to the public this week with a new emphasis on those who were enslaved there.