Dallas pastor to lead 'King Teach-in' event to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy
A virtual event this weekend will pay tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while also teaching activism.
Perot Museum unveils staircase design honor Black Americans in science
Daniel Gunn’s design features several innovators, including a doctor known as the father of the blood bank, the first Black woman to earn an MIT doctorate and the first Black woman in space.
El Paso man sentenced for threatening comments to BLM protestors
In a video posted on Youtube, 43-year-old Manuel Flores stated that “my dream is at least … take out at least 200 n------.”
After Capitol riot, many point out stark contrast between treatment of BLM protesters, pro-Trump mob
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
Webinar aims to ease vaccine fears in the Black community
Some studies show a little over 40% of African Americans would consider taking the vaccine. Yet Blacks are three times more likely to die from the virus.
2 detectives involved in Breonna Taylor raid fired by Louisville police
Louisville police have fired two detectives, one who shot Breonna Taylor and another who sought the warrant that led to the deadly raid.
Boston removes statue of slave kneeling before Abraham Lincoln
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch.
Tarrant County leaders plan COVID vaccine PSAs targeting minority communities
While the much-anticipated vaccine is now getting into the arms of health care workers, Tarrant County is preparing to get vaccine awareness messaging into minority communities.
MLB: Negro Leagues were a major league
The Negro Leagues are now considered a major league and its statistics and records will be included in MLB's history.
Sarah Fuller becomes first woman to score in Power Five college football game
Sarah Fuller became the first woman to score in a Power Five conference football game by kicking an extra point for Vanderbilt on Saturday.
Mansfield elects its first-ever African American mayor
Michael Evans won the runoff election for mayor of Mansfield, making him the first African American mayor in the city's history.
Bill would require California police officers to earn bachelor's degree
Assemblyman Reggie Jones-Sawyer is hoping the bill will reduce the number of times police officers shoot or harm people by adding educational and maturity components to a police officer's basic job requirements.
Supreme Court rejected appeal to limit transgender students
The Supreme Court declined to take up an appeal from parents in Oregon who want to prevent transgender students from using locker rooms and bathrooms of the gender with which they identify.
English soccer match draws boos after players take knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement
Fans attending an English second-tier match between Millwall and Derby on Saturday jeered as players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Group of Southlake parents meet with the mayor over Carroll ISD's delay of new diversity plan
A group of Southlake parents have ramped up their fight after learning that Carroll ISD is delaying adapting its new diversity plan.
Black Girl Magic Museum opens in Mesquite
The Black Girl Magic Museum in Mesquite features nine rooms that tell the story of Black women who have made an impact on history.
'Juno' star Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, comes out as transgender
"Juno" and "Umbrella Academy" star Elliot Page, formerly known as Ellen Page, has announced he is transgender: "I can't begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self."
Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights
As vice president in 2012, Joe Biden endeared himself to many LGBTQ Americans by endorsing same-sex marriage. Now, as President-elect, he's proposing to carry out virtually every major proposal on their wish lists.
NBA players, Pope Francis discuss social justice at Vatican
Five NBA players have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice. Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver were joined in the audience Monday by NBA players' union union executive director Michele Roberts.
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.