Washington Football Team hires first Black female assistant coach in NFL history
The Washington Football Team announced on Tuesday that it has hired the first Black female assistant coach in NFL history.
The Washington Football Team announced on Tuesday that it has hired the first Black female assistant coach in NFL history.
SF Unified to rename 44 schools; current monikers 'inappropriate'
The San Francisco Unified District school board voted Tuesday night to rename 44 schools that they have found inappropriate.
The San Francisco Unified District school board voted Tuesday night to rename 44 schools that they have found inappropriate.
Alaska to investigate issuance of '3REICH' personalized license plate number
An Alaska department plans to investigate the issuance of license plates in the state that were personalized to read “3REICH."
An Alaska department plans to investigate the issuance of license plates in the state that were personalized to read “3REICH."
Noncitizens living in churches ask to be included in immigration plan
Officials from the National Sanctuary Collective say, currently in the United States, there are about 50 individuals and families living in sanctuary churches.
Officials from the National Sanctuary Collective say, currently in the United States, there are about 50 individuals and families living in sanctuary churches.
Biden orders DOJ to end reliance on private prisons as part of executive actions on racial equity
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
As part of his agenda on racial equity, President Joe Biden ordered the DOJ end its reliance on private prisons and directed the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
Disney to change Jungle Cruise ride to remove 'negative depictions' of indigenous peoples
The popular "Jungle Cruise" ride at Walt Disney World will be updated to make it more inclusive and "less racially insensitive."
The popular "Jungle Cruise" ride at Walt Disney World will be updated to make it more inclusive and "less racially insensitive."
'God is on your side': Group of US Catholic bishops call for support, defend LGBT youth against bullying
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Janet Yellen wins Senate approval to become 1st female Treasury secretary
Janet Yellen has been confirmed as Biden’s treasury secretary in an overwhelming Senate vote, the first woman to hold the job in the department's 232-year history.
Janet Yellen has been confirmed as Biden’s treasury secretary in an overwhelming Senate vote, the first woman to hold the job in the department's 232-year history.
Biden reverses Trump's ban on transgender people in military
President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military, dumping a ban ordered by President Donald Trump in a tweet during his first year in office.
President Joe Biden is set to issue an executive order to reverse a Pentagon policy that largely bars transgender individuals from joining the military, dumping a ban ordered by President Donald Trump in a tweet during his first year in office.
Sarah Thomas to become first female to officiate at Super Bowl
When the Super Bowl comes around in Tampa, it will be the first time an NFL team plays on their home turf and the first time a female will officiate the big game.
When the Super Bowl comes around in Tampa, it will be the first time an NFL team plays on their home turf and the first time a female will officiate the big game.
Hawks chosen to replace Rebels as new Hays High School mascot
Hays High School's mascot will officially be the Hawks beginning with the 2012-2022 school year after students voted it as their top choice.
Hays High School's mascot will officially be the Hawks beginning with the 2012-2022 school year after students voted it as their top choice.
Aaron’s death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers
As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron’s death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the Hammers in his honor.
As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron’s death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the Hammers in his honor.
Biden revokes Trump ban on diversity training that explores systemic racism, privilege
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Civil rights groups are celebrating President Joe Biden's swift revocation of a Trump administration order that had banned federal agencies, contractors and recipients of federal funding from conducting certain diversity training.
Senate confirms Austin as US’ first Black secretary of defense
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 93-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.
Cesar Chavez bust in Oval Office symbolizing new era for Latinos
At the request of the White House, the bust of Cesar Chavez sits with President Joe Biden’s personal and family pictures by his Oval Office desk.
At the request of the White House, the bust of Cesar Chavez sits with President Joe Biden’s personal and family pictures by his Oval Office desk.
‘American aspiration’: Vice President Kamala Harris addresses nation after making history
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.
Kamala Harris made history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first Black, first Asian and first female second-in-command, after being inaugurated alongside President Joe Biden.
Austin women, students react to Kamala Harris becoming vice president
FOX 7 Austin talked to several women in Central Texas on Wednesday to get their reactions to Kamala Harris becoming vice president.
FOX 7 Austin talked to several women in Central Texas on Wednesday to get their reactions to Kamala Harris becoming vice president.
Biden picks Pa.'s Dr. Rachel Levine as assistant health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine to be his assistant secretary of health, leaving her poised to become the first openly transgender federal official to be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
Biden promises on Day One to reinstate rule protecting transgender student use of bathrooms
The Trump administration revoked an Obama-era federal rule that extended protections to transgender students, allowing them to use bathrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identities.
The Trump administration revoked an Obama-era federal rule that extended protections to transgender students, allowing them to use bathrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identities.
This year’s MLK Day celebrations look different than previous years
Austinites did not let the pandemic stop them from honoring the civil right's leader.
Austinites did not let the pandemic stop them from honoring the civil right's leader.