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.
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.