Mars Inc. announces M&Ms characters will be redesigned for more 'progressive' world
The company says that in the 'world we want tomorrow society is inclusive'
The company says that in the 'world we want tomorrow society is inclusive'
All Black Lives Matter crosswalks unveiled in South Dallas on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The city of Dallas unanimously approved the crosswalk project last month and the installations are in three primary colors -- red symbolizes the blood, yellow symbolizes optimism and growth and black signifies progressiveness and strength.
The city of Dallas unanimously approved the crosswalk project last month and the installations are in three primary colors -- red symbolizes the blood, yellow symbolizes optimism and growth and black signifies progressiveness and strength.
This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
Golden Globes: Winners from this year’s boycotted event
Sunday’s Golden Globes took place without a red carpet, an audience or even a televised broadcast following a year of widespread criticism about the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s diversity and ethics issues.
Sunday’s Golden Globes took place without a red carpet, an audience or even a televised broadcast following a year of widespread criticism about the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s diversity and ethics issues.
Army veteran wore a wire, risked his life for 10 years to expose Florida's KKK
For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.
For nearly 10 years, U.S. Army veteran Joseph Moore lived a double life -- attending secret meetings and participating in cross burnings while donning a white robe and hood with the Ku Klux Klan in north Florida. But he also wore something else: a wire for the FBI. He helped foil at least two murder plots and exposed Klan members working as law enforcement officers throughout Florida. And his efforts nearly got him killed.
Carroll ISD aims to end secret recordings among staff after Holocaust controversy
Carroll ISD in Southlake is looking to make a change after a teacher recorded an administrator using the Holocaust as an example of providing "both sides" for students. The district wants to make sure teachers don't record in secret anymore.
Carroll ISD in Southlake is looking to make a change after a teacher recorded an administrator using the Holocaust as an example of providing "both sides" for students. The district wants to make sure teachers don't record in secret anymore.
Student creates Black medical illustrations to improve education, health care
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
"All Black Lives Matter" to be added to six Dallas streets
A year and a half after demonstrators took to the streets in Dallas to proclaim "Black Lives Matter," the streets themselves will now declare it — for at least 10 years.
A year and a half after demonstrators took to the streets in Dallas to proclaim "Black Lives Matter," the streets themselves will now declare it — for at least 10 years.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Castleberry ISD investigating video of student attacking teacher, making racist comments
An investigation is underway after Castleberry ISD in Tarrant County says a student attacked a teacher and made racist comments.
An investigation is underway after Castleberry ISD in Tarrant County says a student attacked a teacher and made racist comments.
Santa gets a boyfriend in Norway postal service Christmas ad
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
North Texas pastor supported Ahmaud Arbery's family in court, shares thoughts on verdict
Friendship West Baptist Church Pastor Frederick Haynes sat with the Arbery family in court last week, and discussed what the verdict means for things moving forward.
Friendship West Baptist Church Pastor Frederick Haynes sat with the Arbery family in court last week, and discussed what the verdict means for things moving forward.
Southlake mayor, Beth Van Duyne criticize civil rights probe into Carroll ISD
The mayor suggested the investigations were some sort of "retaliation" over recent school board elections. Republican Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne agrees.
The mayor suggested the investigations were some sort of "retaliation" over recent school board elections. Republican Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne agrees.
Voting rights advocates sue Abbott over redistricting maps
The new redistricting maps were approved by Gov. Greg Abbott. However, not everyone believes the redistricting map properly represents Texas.
The new redistricting maps were approved by Gov. Greg Abbott. However, not everyone believes the redistricting map properly represents Texas.
Office for Civil Rights investigating allegations of discrimination at Carroll ISD
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened three investigations last week into allegations of discrimination based on "race, color, national origin or sex." The department did not provide any further specifics about the complaints.
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights opened three investigations last week into allegations of discrimination based on "race, color, national origin or sex." The department did not provide any further specifics about the complaints.
Denton library cancels ‘Rainbow Storytime’ because of complaints, safety concerns
The Denton Public Library was forced to cancel a storytime session for children after receiving hostile complaints. The library said Rainbow Storytime was meant to focus on self-acceptance and friendship.
The Denton Public Library was forced to cancel a storytime session for children after receiving hostile complaints. The library said Rainbow Storytime was meant to focus on self-acceptance and friendship.
Fort Worth ISD recognizes teacher for her approach to Native American history
For more than 20 years, Pamela Bennett has been a fixture at Edward Briscoe Elementary School in Fort Worth. Her role working with students and parents as a family communications specialist is somewhat non-traditional. So this school year, she's teaching her students about traditions most of them have never heard of.
For more than 20 years, Pamela Bennett has been a fixture at Edward Briscoe Elementary School in Fort Worth. Her role working with students and parents as a family communications specialist is somewhat non-traditional. So this school year, she's teaching her students about traditions most of them have never heard of.
Glenn Heights wants help designing inclusive park for kids with disabilities
Renderings show what it could look like when finished. But Glenn Heights and Make-A-Wish want your input on the design by this Thursday.
Renderings show what it could look like when finished. But Glenn Heights and Make-A-Wish want your input on the design by this Thursday.
Political battleground emerging in Texas schools over books on racism, sexual orientation
Experts say increasing scrutiny on what’s taught in schools has become a political tool in recent elections and will be in future ones.
Experts say increasing scrutiny on what’s taught in schools has become a political tool in recent elections and will be in future ones.
Black high school sports memorabilia on display at Fair Park
A new exhibit at the African American Museum in Fair Park honors the history of Black high school sports.
A new exhibit at the African American Museum in Fair Park honors the history of Black high school sports.