Florida bill seeks to block transgender athletes from girls and women's school sports teams
The bill, called the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, would require that anyone participating in girls and women's sports at the K-12 and college level be biologically eligible to do so. If challenged, they would have to get confirmation from a health care provider that they are female. That could include a doctor examining their genitals.
The bill, called the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, would require that anyone participating in girls and women's sports at the K-12 and college level be biologically eligible to do so. If challenged, they would have to get confirmation from a health care provider that they are female. That could include a doctor examining their genitals.
Georgia sheriff’s spokesman appeared to promote racist shirt on Facebook
Asian American activists called the spokesman's alleged Facebook posts promoting T-shirts with racist language about China and COVID-19 "disturbing and outrageous."
Asian American activists called the spokesman's alleged Facebook posts promoting T-shirts with racist language about China and COVID-19 "disturbing and outrageous."
‘The Asian-American community is feeling enormous pain’: Biden shares outrage over Atlanta shootings
Politicians, celebrities, activists and athletes are expressing outrage over the killing of eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors.
Politicians, celebrities, activists and athletes are expressing outrage over the killing of eight people at three Atlanta-area massage parlors.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler speaks out against anti-Asian attacks
Austin Mayor Steve Adler is speaking out against the recent increase in crimes that target the country's Asian American Pacific Islander community.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler is speaking out against the recent increase in crimes that target the country's Asian American Pacific Islander community.
White supremacist propaganda in US surged in 2020, ADL report says
White supremacist propaganda reached alarming levels across the U.S. in 2020, according to a new report from the Anti-Defamation League.
White supremacist propaganda reached alarming levels across the U.S. in 2020, according to a new report from the Anti-Defamation League.
California ethnic studies debate: Whose stories get told?
This week, the State Board of Education is expected to approve the final draft, an 894-page tome whose own history illustrates the challenges of crafting an ethnic studies curriculum at a time of racial reckoning and national division.
This week, the State Board of Education is expected to approve the final draft, an 894-page tome whose own history illustrates the challenges of crafting an ethnic studies curriculum at a time of racial reckoning and national division.
Vatican says Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions as God ‘can’t bless sin’
The Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a formal response Monday to a question about whether Catholic clergy can bless gay unions.
The Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a formal response Monday to a question about whether Catholic clergy can bless gay unions.
British Royals' response to Harry, Meghan interview raises race issue among Commonwealth nations
In countries with historic ties to Britain, allegations by Prince Harry and Meghan about racism within the royal family have raised questions about whether those nations want to be closely connected to Britain anymore.
In countries with historic ties to Britain, allegations by Prince Harry and Meghan about racism within the royal family have raised questions about whether those nations want to be closely connected to Britain anymore.
‘Men working’ sign prompts young sisters to call for gender equality
Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, spotted a “men working” sign at a construction site and penned a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in construction.
Blair Babione, 11, and Brienne Babione, 9, spotted a “men working” sign at a construction site and penned a letter to town leaders asking why the sign was posted when plenty of women also work in construction.
Unilever drops word ‘normal’ from beauty products in push for inclusivity
Unilever, which owns many beauty and personal care brands like Dove and Simple, will drop the word “normal” from its products in an effort to broaden the definition of beauty.
Unilever, which owns many beauty and personal care brands like Dove and Simple, will drop the word “normal” from its products in an effort to broaden the definition of beauty.
'The Eyes of Texas' has “no racist intent,” according to report
A comprehensive report from a committee tasked to look at the University of Texas at Austin's alma mater song has been released.
A comprehensive report from a committee tasked to look at the University of Texas at Austin's alma mater song has been released.
Biden signs executive orders aimed at gender equity on International Women’s Day
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Monday to mark International Women’s Day alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
President Joe Biden is set to give remarks Monday to mark International Women’s Day alongside Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pepé Le Pew canceled? Looney Tunes reportedly will not use cartoon skunk again
The controversial Looney Tunes cartoon skunk Pepé Le Pew is reportedly not going to be used in any future projects.
The controversial Looney Tunes cartoon skunk Pepé Le Pew is reportedly not going to be used in any future projects.
Prince Harry told Oprah Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip were not part of conversations over Archie's skin tone
Meghan Markle told Oprah Winfrey during a wide-ranging interview Sunday night that there were "concerns and conversations" about how dark" her son Archie's "skin might be when he's born."
Meghan Markle told Oprah Winfrey during a wide-ranging interview Sunday night that there were "concerns and conversations" about how dark" her son Archie's "skin might be when he's born."
Texas school under fire for 'chivalry' assignment, instructing girls to 'obey' male students
Shallowater High School in Lubbock, Texas, is catching heat for a "chivalry" assignment that instructed female members of a class to "obey any reasonable request of a male" for the entire day.
Shallowater High School in Lubbock, Texas, is catching heat for a "chivalry" assignment that instructed female members of a class to "obey any reasonable request of a male" for the entire day.
Maia Chaka becomes 1st Black woman named to NFL's officiating staff
The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.
The National Football League announced Friday Chaka would be joining its roster of game officials for the 2021 season. She’s the first Black woman to join the league’s officiating staff.
City of Austin apologizes for role in disenfranchising Black people
Austin City Council voted yes to a resolution to begin racial reconciliation at the local, state, and federal levels.
Austin City Council voted yes to a resolution to begin racial reconciliation at the local, state, and federal levels.
New campaign by Black healthcare workers for Black community about vaccine
Black doctors, nurses, researchers and comedian W. Kamau Bell kicked off a new campaign on Thursday in the hopes of providing Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Black doctors, nurses, researchers and comedian W. Kamau Bell kicked off a new campaign on Thursday in the hopes of providing Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Deb Haaland nomination for interior secretary approved by key panel, moves to full Senate
A key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Senate vote that is likely to make her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.
A key Senate committee on Thursday approved the nomination of New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to be interior secretary, clearing the way for a Senate vote that is likely to make her the first Native American to lead a Cabinet agency.
Austin city leaders discuss Black Austin Restitution Resolution
If passed, the resolution would acknowledge the City of Austin's role in disenfranchising Black residents.
If passed, the resolution would acknowledge the City of Austin's role in disenfranchising Black residents.