'Light it up blue': April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day

The United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults who live with the neurodivergence.

Virginia's Supreme Court rules city of Charlottesville can remove Confederate statues

Virginia's highest court ruled Thursday that the city of Charlottesville can take down two statues of Confederate generals, including one of Robert E. Lee that became the focus of a violent white nationalist rally in 2017.

Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers suspended after racist question about Asian Americans used on quiz

The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.

Texas School for the Deaf student stars in "Godzilla vs. Kong"

A Texas School for the Deaf student is sharing the big screen alongside some huge stars in Warner Bros.' "Godzilla vs. Kong".

Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games

The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.

Reversing Trump policies, Pentagon to release new rules for transgender troops

The Pentagon on Wednesday will sweep away Trump-era policies that largely banned transgender people from serving in the military, issuing new rules that offer them wider access to medical care and assistance with gender transition, defense officials told The Associated Press.

FOX 7 Discussion: AISD allegedly failing to provide special ed services

Attorney Dustin Rynders talks about a lawsuit alleging AISD is failing to provide special education services to hundreds of students with disabilities.

Donations for Asian American, Pacific Islanders groups surge after Atlanta shootings

Donations and contribution pledges to Asian American and Pacific Islander groups have spiked since the March 16 shooting in Atlanta that killed eight people, including six women of Asian descent, and brought renewed attention to violence against Asian Americans.

Biden announces broad efforts to combat anti-Asian violence, bias in US

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday broad actions by the White House to address the rise in anti-Asian violence in the U.S. and bias against Asian communities.

Chicago area prep school asks students how they 'wield' white privilege in assignment

Students at a top Chicagoland Jesuit college preparatory school were forced to answer questions about how they have benefitted from white privilege and how they "wield this privilege."

Civil rights groups file new lawsuit over Georgia voting law

Civil rights groups say Georgia's new voting law "is driven by blatant racism, represents politics at its very worst, and is clearly illegal,”

Sugar Land family discovers home was once Black Like Me Doll Museum

After moving into the Sugar Land home, a local mom discovered nearly 200 rare and vintage Black dolls. She did some research and found that her new home was once the Black Like Me Doll Museum

Coalition wants UT to reconsider decision on "The Eyes of Texas"

A coalition of state lawmakers, students, and activists are calling on UT Austin to reconsider keeping the alma mater and presented several other demands.

Vicious beating of man on subway under investigation by Hate Crimes unit

The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force wants the public's help identifying a man seen in a horrifying video beating another man unconscious aboard a subway.

Groups file lawsuit challenging Georgia’s Republican-backed election law

The Georgia NAACP and other civil rights groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging Georgia’s new Republican-backed election law.

Black leaders speak out against decision to keep 'The Eyes of Texas'

Texas Black lawmakers, the Texas NAACP, civil rights leaders, University of Texas students, and alumni are denouncing the University of Texas' decision to keep "The Eyes of Texas" as its official song.