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.

2023 Women's World Cup opening ceremony focuses on First Nations

A 10-minute ceremony focused on groups of people meeting in the middle of Eden Park in a symbol of peaceful competition.

Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group founded in 1971

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is 81, is stepping down as president from the civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

Public safety commission calls for more accountability in DPS, APD partnership

Austin's Public Safety Commission has approved a resolution calling for more accountability, community engagement and guidelines for the APD/DPS partnership.

Reparations lawsuit for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre dismissed by judge

An Oklahoma judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, dashing an effort to obtain some measure of legal justice by survivors of the deadly racist rampage.

FOX 7 Focus: Growing concerns in LGBTQ+ community

In this FOX 7 Focus, Ricardo Martinez with Equality Texas sits down with FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak to discuss growing concerns within the LGBTQ community and recent anti-LGBTQ legislation.

'Sopranos' actor thanks SCOTUS for 'allowing' him to 'discriminate,' makes announcement about his work

Actor Michael Imperioli thanked the Supreme Court on Saturday for "allowing" him to discriminate after they held that a graphic designer who creates wedding websites does not have to create them for same-sex marriages. 

Texans react after SCOTUS rules designer doesn't have to make websites for same-sex weddings

In a 6-3 decision, the conservative majority court said making the designer, Lorie Smith, accept jobs that violate her beliefs goes against her right to free speech. This overrules a lower court's decision against her.

Central Texans react to SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action

The Supreme Court ruled on June 29 that colleges and universities can no longer use affirmative action when it comes to admitting students.

Civil rights icon James Meredith turns 90, says religion can help reduce crime

Leading up to his 90th birthday Sunday, the civil rights icon urged people to obey the Ten Commandments to reduce crime, saying older generations should lead.