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.
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.
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.”
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).
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.
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.
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.
TCU replaces 'freshman' title with 'first-year student'
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.
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.
Loudoun County gym teacher reinstated after suspension for opposing gender policies, group says
A Loudoun County gym teacher who was placed on administrative leave following his opposition to his school's new gender policies has been reinstated, according to the group who filed a lawsuit on his behalf.
Possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims' remains being excavated
Workers have begun excavating remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims.
Asheboro school threatened after student denied diploma for Mexican flag
Police in the North Carolina town said they’re investigating 10 threats, one of which was from someone who said they were going to “shoot up the school if you don’t give that young man his diploma.”
Cafe tagged with anti-Semitic hate speech; hate crimes on the rise in San Francisco
A popular cafe in San Francisco's Mission District was tagged with anti-Semitic hate speech. It’s another example of the growing number of hate-related cases happening in the city.
Biden Pentagon, State Department at odds over pride flag
The Defense Department will not allow the Pride flag to be flown at installations under its purview.
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Student wears Mexican flag at graduation, denied diploma
School officials in Asheboro, North Carolina defended the decision to withhold the student's diploma, saying that wearing a flag of any kind is a violation of the dress code.
Breonna Taylor mural unveiled in Louisville ahead of her birthday weekend
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Want to know more about the rainbow colors? Here's a guide to Pride flag symbolism
The rainbow flag is known around the world as a symbol of LGBTQ Pride. But there are also multiple variations representing different queer communities that you may not be familiar with.
NFL shares Pride-themed logo, says it stands with LGBTQ+ community
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.