Native American Group sues Washington Commanders over erasure of 'Redskins' identity

A Native American group filed a lawsuit against the Washington Commanders in federal court this morning that upends a long-standing cancel-culture narrative about racism in sports.

Austin council member Jose Velasquez proud of Hispanic representation

Council member Jose Velasquez presented a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation surrounded by other council members, and members of the Hispanic community.

Antisemitic vandalism reported on, near UT Austin campus

UT Austin says it will discipline any University-associated people found to have vandalized university or City of Austin property.

'Battle of the Sexes' 50th anniversary: Push to honor Billie Jean King in Congress

On the 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King's match against Bobby Riggs — still the most-watched in tennis history — King moves toward becoming the first female individual athlete to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

District 2 council member Vanessa Fuentes works to be a voice for Austin

Council woman Vanessa Fuentes spends most of her time at city hall working to enact lasting change and be a voice for her community. It is a job she says she takes seriously every day especially during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Texas high school accused of violating CROWN Act, same school of teen who inspired the law

A Chambers County family says their son is being discriminated against because of his hair, breaking a new state law, the CROWN Act, that went into effect six days ago.

Hutto hosts first annual CROWN Act Festival to celebrate hair discrimination ban

The CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or protective hairstyle associated with race, went into effect on Friday. Businesses in Hutto celebrated the new law with the first CROWN Act Festival.

Travis County judge grants injunction against state transgender youth health care ban; state appeals

A Texas district judge granted an injunction against Texas' transgender youth health care ban, blocking the ban from going into effect Sept. 1. The Office of the Attorney General has filed an appeal.

MLK’s dream for America among stars of 60th anniversary of 1963 March on Washington

As the nation commemorates the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech continues to resonate and inspire renewed efforts toward achieving the dream of equality for all.

Native American group calls on Commanders to rename team Redskins: 'Cannot erase history'

A Native American group has put the rush on against the Washington Commanders and demanded the organization revert back to the Redskins – the nickname they had when they were in Boston in 1933.

Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells

Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.

Report: Radio host fired after making 'Barbie' comment about female news anchor at Commanders training camp

A host with the Washington Commanders radio partner was fired after allegedly making disparaging comments about a female news anchor during training camp, according to a report from The Washington Post. 

A look at how many transgender, intersex people live in the US amid new anti-LGBTQ+ laws

New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.