Women in STEM: NASA administrator says 'come join us'
For the women who find themselves "a little obsessed" with space and wonder if there’s a career in it for you, NASA wants you to "come join us."
North Face offers discount for customers who take 'Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion' course
The North Face offers a discount to customers if they take the hour-long course and agree to take part in racial justice activism.
Women’s History Month 2024 celebrates advocates for ‘equity, diversity and inclusion’
Women's History Month is a time to honor the women who have made important sacrifices and contributions to society in both the past and present.
First Baptist Church NBC welcomes youngest-ever pastor
First Baptist Church NBC has welcomed its youngest-ever pastor and will soon welcome a new name to continue its nearly 160-year history.
Texas CROWN Act: Barbers Hill ISD student loses hair ban dispute
Texas’s CROWN Act does not apply to hair length, a judge determined Thursday, ruling in favor of the Barbers Hill Independent School District.
CROWN Act: Where national efforts for legislation stand
The CROWN Act is at the center of a trial involving Darryl George, a Black high school student, and a Texas school district over his hairstyle, which led to his suspension from school.
Black History Month: UT exhibit showcases historic emancipation documents
UT Austin is honoring Black History Month with a new exhibit showcasing the official documents slaves were given when they were freed, and the legal journey to emancipation.
Woman of color serving as interim Austin police chief after 27 years of service
A woman of color is serving in the highest position of leadership at the Austin Police Department. Interim chief of police Robin Henderson has been with APD for almost 27 years.
Female umpire Jen Pawol gets MLB spring training assignment
Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.
Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US
This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.
Smithville High offers more coding opportunities for students
Smithville High School is offering courses and a new club to encourage female students to get interested in coding and computer science.
Texas Supreme Court hears arguments on SB 14
SB 14 is a bill which was passed into law last year that makes it illegal for children to undergo any gender transition or reassignment treatment.
Full Recap: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemorative Service 2024
Thousands of people gathered in-person and online to experience the 56th Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate
The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.
MLK Day Service 2024: Watch the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service
Here's how you can watch the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service live.
MLK Day 2024: 10 timeless Martin Luther King Jr. quotes to honor civil rights icon
The reverend and civil rights icon would have turned 95 this year.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson slams company's 'whole diversity and inclusion thing'
“You’ve got to be clear that you don’t want certain customers coming in,” former CEO Chip Wilson told Forbes.
Kwanzaa 2023: George Washington Carver Museum hosts annual celebration
Community members gathered at Austin's George Washington Carver Museum on Saturday for the annual Kwanzaa Celebration, featuring food, music and ceremonies to celebrate the African American holiday.
Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Miami firefighter aims to inspire more female first responders with authentic dolls
America is proud of its first responders and depends on them — but it may come as a surprise that relatively few of them are female.