Kushner says Black people must ‘want to be successful’

“President Trump’s policies are the policies that can help people break out of the problems that they’re complaining about, but he can’t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful,” Kushner said during an interview.

UT players stay on the field for "The Eyes of Texas" song

Regardless of who sang or just stood around after Texas beat Baylor 27-16 on Saturday, Texas school officials got exactly what they wanted: The Longhorns stood on the field together and it appeared nobody left in protest.

Mother hopes book club will create ripples of social justice

Kelli Mason is using Ripple Reads, her new book club subscription, to fulfill her mission and her quest for social justice.

UT Board of Regents says they support keeping "The Eyes of Texas"

The official alma mater song and unofficial fight song is currently in the center of controversy because of its racial undertones

UT Longhorn band won't play "The Eyes of Texas" this weekend after some members say they're unwilling

The Longhorn Band will not play “The Eyes of Texas” at this Saturday’s football game between the University of Texas at Austin and Baylor University after a survey of members revealed several students are unwilling to play the traditional alma mater song, according to The Daily Texan.

BLM demonstrator files lawsuit against APD officer, City of Austin

The lawsuit claims the actions of the officer who shot Evans were unjustified and, questions how those in charge could allow this to happen.

BLM demonstrator files police brutality lawsuit against APD officer

A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of Austin and an unidentified Austin Police Department officer.

Starbucks praises Black barista's response to mask-eschewing customer who yelled ‘f--- Black Lives Matter'

A Starbucks barista in San Diego County is being praised for how she handled a disruptive customer who repeatedly refused to wear her mask and then shouted “f--- Black Lives Matter” as she was leaving the store.

Family of Secoriea Turner suing city of Atlanta for $16 million

The parents of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old girl who was shot and killed in Atlanta on July 4 by armed protesters at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed, have filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta.

Protest arrests show regular Americans, not antifa or urban left-wing radicals

While the President says hundreds of people being arrested during protests are part of far-left antifa, thousands of pages of court documents show those arrested are regular adults.

Poll worker fired for turning away voters with Black Lives Matter shirts

A poll worker in Memphis, Tennessee, has been fired after turning away early voters who were wearing "Black Lives Matter" and "I Can't Breathe" shirts, an elections official said Monday.

New excavation to begin at cemetery, looking for victims of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

On May 31 and June 1 in 1921, a white mob attacked Tulsa's Black Wall Street, killing an estimated 300 people and wounding 800 more while robbing and burning businesses, homes and churches.

Fort Bend Sheriff's Office accused of racial profiling

Fort Bend County Sheriff and candidate for Congress Troy Nehls is facing allegations of allowing racial profiling on his watch.

Women’s March 2020: What you need to know

Three years ago, D.C. was the epicenter of the largest protest in modern history as millions of protesters took to the streets for Women’s Marches.

Culture Conversations: Lincoln Project's Rina Shah and mail-in voting survival guide

 In this week's episode, we speak to Rina Shah of the Lincoln Project and also share a mail-in voter survival guide for the upcoming US presidential election featuring a special panel.

Barbie takes stand against racism in latest vlog

The Mattel doll got animated about addressing racial bias and discrimination in a new video posted on the Barbie YouTube page, in a discussion with her pal Nikki, a Black doll.

Austin secures support to drive financial recovery, advance equity after COVID-19

Austin has been named one of 30 cities that will participate in a Bloomberg Philanthropies program to help local governments confront budget pressures while supporting their commitment to equity in the wake of COVID-19.

Houston church supporting BLM movement vandalized

A local church off of Fannin Street tells FOX 26 they have been repeatedly hit by vandals stealing their BLM flags and banners.