Austin judge offers free wedding ceremonies in honor of marriage equality
Judge Denise Hernandez is offering free wedding ceremonies this weekend in honor of marriage equality.
Judge Denise Hernandez is offering free wedding ceremonies this weekend in honor of marriage equality.
Austin Juneteenth celebrations wrap up with ceremony to reflect on ancestors
For those who came to the Carver Museum in East Austin for Juneteenth, it was a chance to wrap up their celebrations with an evening of remembrance through song, dance, prayer, and meditation.
For those who came to the Carver Museum in East Austin for Juneteenth, it was a chance to wrap up their celebrations with an evening of remembrance through song, dance, prayer, and meditation.
Texans commemorate Juneteenth by walking alongside Opal Lee
While the official walk to commemorate Juneteenth was held in Fort Worth, a walk in Austin was organized by Teria Broadous, Opal Lee’s cousin.
While the official walk to commemorate Juneteenth was held in Fort Worth, a walk in Austin was organized by Teria Broadous, Opal Lee’s cousin.
What is Juneteenth? The history of the newest federal holiday and how to celebrate
Here's how the Juneteenth came to be and how you can mark the occasion.
Here's how the Juneteenth came to be and how you can mark the occasion.
Historic cabin restoration at Rosewood Park included in Austin Juneteenth celebration
The cabin was built by Henry Madison, a former slave who moved from Memphis to Austin. The announcement of the cabin's renovation is part of the upcoming Juneteenth celebration.
The cabin was built by Henry Madison, a former slave who moved from Memphis to Austin. The announcement of the cabin's renovation is part of the upcoming Juneteenth celebration.
What the possible end to race-conscious admissions means for Texas universities
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s expected ruling on two cases challenging the policy commonly known as affirmative action in college admissions.
Here’s what you need to know ahead of the U.S. Supreme Court’s expected ruling on two cases challenging the policy commonly known as affirmative action in college admissions.
Controversial women's sports bill signed into law by Texas Gov. Abbott
The new law expands a similar one passed two years ago that applies to Texas public schools.
The new law expands a similar one passed two years ago that applies to Texas public schools.
Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
Famed Saddleback Church rejected again by Southern Baptists for having women pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.
Gov. Abbott signs bill banning certain books in school libraries
Gov. Greg Abbott signed some controversial education bills into law, including one to ban certain books in school libraries.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed some controversial education bills into law, including one to ban certain books in school libraries.
Biden, first lady hosting Juneteenth concert at White House
Artists who will be featured include Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, a member of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.
Artists who will be featured include Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, and Cliff “Method Man” Smith, a member of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan.
Voices from violent civil rights era view attacks on voting rights as part of continuing struggle
With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.
With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.
3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
Female CEOS at big companies saw tumultuous year for pay
Because only 20 CEOs at the S&P 500 companies are women, changes in pay for this small group can easily skew the overall figures -- and 2022 saw a slip.
Because only 20 CEOs at the S&P 500 companies are women, changes in pay for this small group can easily skew the overall figures -- and 2022 saw a slip.
Chick-fil-A gets heat from Twitter users over diversity position
Chick-fil-A is being criticized by conservative Twitter users who say the fast-food chain is "woke." They did so while pointing to the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) page.
Chick-fil-A is being criticized by conservative Twitter users who say the fast-food chain is "woke." They did so while pointing to the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) page.
Taylor City Council votes in favor of new special events policy amid holiday parade controversy
The City of Taylor found itself in the middle of a controversy when LGBTQ+ supporters were excluded from last year's annual parade.
The City of Taylor found itself in the middle of a controversy when LGBTQ+ supporters were excluded from last year's annual parade.
Biden to nominate history-making Air Force fighter pilot for next Joint Chiefs chairman
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping a history-making Air Force fighter pilot to serve as the nation’s next top military officer, according to a senior administration official.
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping a history-making Air Force fighter pilot to serve as the nation’s next top military officer, according to a senior administration official.
Juneteenth marked in Georgetown with 71st annual celebration
The Juneteenth celebration, set for June 16-17, will feature multiple events, including a festival, basketball tournament, and photo exhibit.
The Juneteenth celebration, set for June 16-17, will feature multiple events, including a festival, basketball tournament, and photo exhibit.
NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Texas CROWN Act passes in Senate, headed to Governor Abbott's desk
The Texas CROWN Act, also known as House Bill 567 was successfully voted on in the Texas Senate with 29-1.
The Texas CROWN Act, also known as House Bill 567 was successfully voted on in the Texas Senate with 29-1.