Black Austin Coalition demands economic justice from City of Austin
The Black Austin Coalition says now is the time for the city to take accountability in the form of restitution for economic brutality faced by the Austin Black community.
The Black Austin Coalition says now is the time for the city to take accountability in the form of restitution for economic brutality faced by the Austin Black community.
Alexander Hamilton was a slave owner, new research says
A new research paper takes a swipe at the popular image of Alexander Hamilton as the abolitionist founding father, citing evidence that he was a slave trader and owner himself.
A new research paper takes a swipe at the popular image of Alexander Hamilton as the abolitionist founding father, citing evidence that he was a slave trader and owner himself.
Dublin teen alarmed after Black Lives Matter event threatened online by gun dealer
A teen says he feels threatened by an online gun dealer for being part of a Black Lives Matter event in Dublin.
A teen says he feels threatened by an online gun dealer for being part of a Black Lives Matter event in Dublin.
Nevada becomes 1st state in US to protect same-sex marriage in its Constitution
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
Jacob Blake, shot by Kenosha police, reaches plea in assault case
A Black man paralyzed in a Wisconsin police shooting reached a plea deal Friday to settle a sexual assault case pending against him.
A Black man paralyzed in a Wisconsin police shooting reached a plea deal Friday to settle a sexual assault case pending against him.
Committee formed at UT to document history of 'The Eyes of Texas'
UT Austin has formed a committee to document the facts and chronicle the nearly 120-year history of alma mater "The Eyes of Texas".
UT Austin has formed a committee to document the facts and chronicle the nearly 120-year history of alma mater "The Eyes of Texas".
Body camera footage of Walter Wallace Jr. shooting released; officers identified
City officials followed through with their promise to release the body camera footage and 911 audio of the events surrounding the deadly police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.
City officials followed through with their promise to release the body camera footage and 911 audio of the events surrounding the deadly police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.
Prop. 16: California's affirmative action measure fails
Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.
Lawmakers placed Proposition 16 on the ballot following the death of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police. They pointed to his death as clear evidence of the barriers that hold back Black Americans and other people of color.
Affirmative action effort in California faces uphill battle; polling shows Prop. 16 is struggling
But public polling indicates that Proposition 16 is struggling, suggesting that voters may not be ready to repeal a quarter-century-old ban on affirmative action
But public polling indicates that Proposition 16 is struggling, suggesting that voters may not be ready to repeal a quarter-century-old ban on affirmative action
Internal affairs investigation launched to look into controversial photo
An internal affairs investigation is being launched to determine if there are any potential violations surrounding a controversial photograph.
An internal affairs investigation is being launched to determine if there are any potential violations surrounding a controversial photograph.
APD officers appear to take photo with protesters using white power signs
A demonstration in support of the Austin Police Department and against Mayor Steve Adler was held in downtown Austin on Sunday.
A demonstration in support of the Austin Police Department and against Mayor Steve Adler was held in downtown Austin on Sunday.
Louisville police sergeant files lawsuit against Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend
A Louisville officer is suing Breonna Taylor's boyfriend for battery, assault and emotional distress.
A Louisville officer is suing Breonna Taylor's boyfriend for battery, assault and emotional distress.
Culture Conversations: Young leaders supporting voting efforts
With the 2020 US presidential election just days away, in this episode, Culture Conversations focuses on young leaders supporting voter efforts.
With the 2020 US presidential election just days away, in this episode, Culture Conversations focuses on young leaders supporting voter efforts.
Family of Walter Wallace Jr. remember their son, continue calls for justice and peace
On Wednesday afternoon, FOX 29's Mike Jerrick had an opportunity to sit down with mother and father, Walter and Cathy Wallace, to learn more about their son and what occurred that day.
On Wednesday afternoon, FOX 29's Mike Jerrick had an opportunity to sit down with mother and father, Walter and Cathy Wallace, to learn more about their son and what occurred that day.
ATM explosions reported across Philadelphia during second night of unrest
Officers responded to four reports of atm explosions in North Philadelphia between 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday. Police say the suspects were unable to breach the cashbox and steal money, but significant damage was done to the machines.
Officers responded to four reports of atm explosions in North Philadelphia between 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Wednesday. Police say the suspects were unable to breach the cashbox and steal money, but significant damage was done to the machines.
White House issues statement on looting in Philadelphia following death of Walter Wallace Jr.
In a statement released early Wednesday morning, the Trump administration said the riots were a "consequence of the Liberal Democrats’ war against the police."
In a statement released early Wednesday morning, the Trump administration said the riots were a "consequence of the Liberal Democrats’ war against the police."
Walter Wallace Jr. shot, killed by police in West Philadelphia
Police say a 27-year-old man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two officers in West Philadelphia.
Police say a 27-year-old man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two officers in West Philadelphia.
Governor: California's process for imposing death penalty 'infected by racism'
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
They argue that “decades of study” show the percentage of Black people excluded from juries in death penalty cases was “double to triple” that of whites, mostly because as a group Black people are more likely to oppose the death penalty than white people.
Citizen journalist attacked during demonstration home from the hospital
During Garcia’s livestream a demonstrator can be heard calling him a “f--- snitch!”
During Garcia’s livestream a demonstrator can be heard calling him a “f--- snitch!”
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas social workers can deny LGBTQ, disabled clients
At the direction of Abbott's office, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to make the change to its code of conduct.
At the direction of Abbott's office, the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners voted unanimously to make the change to its code of conduct.