Virtual discussion held to honor life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The United Way of Greater Austin held virtually and socially distanced events throughout the day tp honor the civil right's leader.
The United Way of Greater Austin held virtually and socially distanced events throughout the day tp honor the civil right's leader.
Push for legislation to help keep disabled out of nursing homes
“If there was ever a population that has been discriminated against it is people with disabilities,” said Kafka.
“If there was ever a population that has been discriminated against it is people with disabilities,” said Kafka.
'We Are One': Biden-Harris inaugural event will celebrate Black resiliency in America
The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event Tuesday evening that will celebrate the nation’s diversity ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
The resiliency, culture and heroism of Black Americans and the African diaspora will be the central theme of a virtual event Tuesday evening that will celebrate the nation’s diversity ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.
Inspired by civil rights great MLK, Houston students give heartfelt speeches against hate
Houston ISD 4th and 5th graders deliver powerful speeches in the MLK Oratory Competition.
Houston ISD 4th and 5th graders deliver powerful speeches in the MLK Oratory Competition.
Committee report on 'Eyes of Texas' to be released at end of February
The committee was commissioned to chronicle the full history of the song to "better acknowledge, share and learn from the song’s history."
The committee was commissioned to chronicle the full history of the song to "better acknowledge, share and learn from the song’s history."
22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman chosen to read at Biden-Harris inauguration
The country's next inaugural poet is an old pro at ceremonial occasions, and she's only 22.
The country's next inaugural poet is an old pro at ceremonial occasions, and she's only 22.
California police officer who posted racist comment on Parler ousted from department
The post in question said "F--- Black Lives Matter."
The post in question said "F--- Black Lives Matter."
Prosecutors seek restrictions on Rittenhouse after bar stop
Prosecutors in Wisconsin have asked a judge to order an Illinois teen charged with killing two people and wounding a third in a violent protest over a police shooting to stay out of bars and away from white supremacist groups.
Prosecutors in Wisconsin have asked a judge to order an Illinois teen charged with killing two people and wounding a third in a violent protest over a police shooting to stay out of bars and away from white supremacist groups.
FOX 7 Discussion: Accountability for protest-related use of force
Nick Hudson with the ACLU of Texas talks about the protesters who were injured by Austin police during demonstrations for racial equality.
Nick Hudson with the ACLU of Texas talks about the protesters who were injured by Austin police during demonstrations for racial equality.
El Paso man sentenced for threatening comments to BLM protestors
In a video posted on Youtube, 43-year-old Manuel Flores stated that “my dream is at least … take out at least 200 n------.”
In a video posted on Youtube, 43-year-old Manuel Flores stated that “my dream is at least … take out at least 200 n------.”
Mississippi raises new flag over state capitol
Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.
Mississippi hoisted a new state flag without the Confederate battle emblem on Monday, just over six months after legislators retired the last state banner in the U.S. that included the divisive rebel symbol.
Ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others have been told they're being charged in Flint Water Crisis
Former governor Rick Snyder, his health director, and other former officials are expected to be charged for their roles in the Flint water crisis.
Former governor Rick Snyder, his health director, and other former officials are expected to be charged for their roles in the Flint water crisis.
Hank Aaron, civil rights leaders get vaccinated in Georgia
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe.
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe.
After Capitol riot, many point out stark contrast between treatment of BLM protesters, pro-Trump mob
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
'SoHo Karen' arrested after viral video showed her tackling 14-year-old boy at a NYC hotel
A young woman who went viral on social media for a racially-motivated attack in New York has been arrested in Ventura County.
A young woman who went viral on social media for a racially-motivated attack in New York has been arrested in Ventura County.
2 detectives involved in Breonna Taylor raid fired by Louisville police
Louisville police have fired two detectives, one who shot Breonna Taylor and another who sought the warrant that led to the deadly raid.
Louisville police have fired two detectives, one who shot Breonna Taylor and another who sought the warrant that led to the deadly raid.
California police agencies should review officers' social media, cellphones for bigoted content: state board
In California, current and former San Jose Police Department officers were found to have shared racist Facebook posts. Other agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and San Francisco Police Department, have been involved in similar issues.
In California, current and former San Jose Police Department officers were found to have shared racist Facebook posts. Other agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and San Francisco Police Department, have been involved in similar issues.
Advocates call for action to address inequities in vaccine distribution
Local leaders believe not only has COVID highlighted healthcare inequities, but there is now also inequities in vaccine distribution.
Local leaders believe not only has COVID highlighted healthcare inequities, but there is now also inequities in vaccine distribution.
Suspects in Ahmaud Arbery murder request he not be called 'victim' during trial
The suspects in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case have made several requests ahead of the trial, including not referring to Arbery as "victim"
The suspects in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case have made several requests ahead of the trial, including not referring to Arbery as "victim"
Group building 'safe haven' for Black families acquires more than 400 acres of land
The organization that purchased a plot of land near Toomsboro, Georgia to create a community in which African Americans prosper just acquired even more land.
The organization that purchased a plot of land near Toomsboro, Georgia to create a community in which African Americans prosper just acquired even more land.