Texas lawmakers, DEI advocates speak out against UT's decision to terminate division
Some state and city leaders are fighting against the University of Texas's decision to terminate at least 66 employees. They want the university to reconsider its terminations.
Some state and city leaders are fighting against the University of Texas's decision to terminate at least 66 employees. They want the university to reconsider its terminations.
Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers vandalized during Eid
Officials launched an investigation after the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus was vandalized during Eid, according to officials.
Officials launched an investigation after the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus was vandalized during Eid, according to officials.
Disney to tighten disability access service rules to prevent line skipping at its theme parks
Disney said the service is intended for those with a developmental disability like Autism. Theme park experts said the goal of the changes to the accessibility service is to cut down on abuse.
Disney said the service is intended for those with a developmental disability like Autism. Theme park experts said the goal of the changes to the accessibility service is to cut down on abuse.
How wages for state-funded caregivers are impacting those with disabilities
Many state-funded, licensed caregivers are leaving their jobs and leaving some Texans with disabilities helpless. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has more.
Many state-funded, licensed caregivers are leaving their jobs and leaving some Texans with disabilities helpless. 7 On Your Side reporter Carissa Lehmkuhl has more.
CAIR-Austin calls attack on Muslim UT student 'hate crime'
CAIR-Austin says that a UT student wearing attire associated with the South Asian Muslim community was walking back to campus when he was attacked by three men.
CAIR-Austin says that a UT student wearing attire associated with the South Asian Muslim community was walking back to campus when he was attacked by three men.
University of Texas professors demand reversal of job cuts from shuttered DEI initiative
Officials at the 52,000-student university, one of the largest college campuses in the U.S., have not said how many jobs were eliminated.
Officials at the 52,000-student university, one of the largest college campuses in the U.S., have not said how many jobs were eliminated.
Ed Dwight, first US Black astronaut candidate, will finally get to space with Blue Origin at 90 years old
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
Blue Origin announces NS-25 mission crew including French brewer, venture capital founder, ancestry history engineer, world traveler losing her sight and a pilot.
Former Olympic athlete, parent of college champion aim to diversify professional sports business
FOX 7 Austin's Leslie Rangel spoke with a local Austin organization that's making sure young athletes who end their sports careers at graduation continue in the sports industry as decision makers and business leaders.
FOX 7 Austin's Leslie Rangel spoke with a local Austin organization that's making sure young athletes who end their sports careers at graduation continue in the sports industry as decision makers and business leaders.
SXSW 2024: Performer uses music to amplify Indigenous voices
One artist performing at SXSW will be singing to represent her indigenous culture. Her voice, also, a call to action to see more diverse representation at big events like SXSW.
One artist performing at SXSW will be singing to represent her indigenous culture. Her voice, also, a call to action to see more diverse representation at big events like SXSW.
SXSW 2024: New documentary looks at iconic Atlanta street party
“Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told" premiered at SXSW, chronicling the history of the Freaknik, a street party dating back to the 1980s that drew thousands to Atlanta, Georgia, during spring break.
“Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told" premiered at SXSW, chronicling the history of the Freaknik, a street party dating back to the 1980s that drew thousands to Atlanta, Georgia, during spring break.
Lily Gladstone’s awards show run for ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ makes history
Lily Gladstone didn’t win the Oscar Sunday night for Best Actress, but her achievements this awards season have still made history.
Lily Gladstone didn’t win the Oscar Sunday night for Best Actress, but her achievements this awards season have still made history.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.