700-pound statue of George Floyd unveiled in Newark
A new statue of George Floyd was unveiled at Newark's City Hall.
A new statue of George Floyd was unveiled at Newark's City Hall.
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee attends White House signing of Juneteenth bill
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
Rainbow lights return on Rowlett’s water tower amid Pride Month controversy
The water tower in Rowlett is glowing with pride colors once again. Leaders agreed to keep the LGBTQ display despite opposition.
The water tower in Rowlett is glowing with pride colors once again. Leaders agreed to keep the LGBTQ display despite opposition.
Opal Lee celebrates as Juneteenth bill clears final legislative hurdle
Both chambers of Congress have now given the green light to making Juneteenth a federal holiday, which is exciting news for the Fort Worth grandmother who has been lobbying for the observance to be nationally recognized.
Both chambers of Congress have now given the green light to making Juneteenth a federal holiday, which is exciting news for the Fort Worth grandmother who has been lobbying for the observance to be nationally recognized.
Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott donates $1.5 million to Dallas nonprofit Big Thought
Billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott is donating billions of dollars to hundreds of organizations across the country. One of those is a Dallas organization that creates experiences for all kids.
Billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott is donating billions of dollars to hundreds of organizations across the country. One of those is a Dallas organization that creates experiences for all kids.
Rowlett city leaders at odds over mayor's Pride Month proclamation
A Rowlett proclamation honoring pride month and lighting the water tower in pride colors is being met with support and also severe pushback. Multiple council members disagreed with the proclamation and disagreed with the mayor making the decision without their consent, sending emails amongst themselves, religious leaders, the mayor and the city manager.
A Rowlett proclamation honoring pride month and lighting the water tower in pride colors is being met with support and also severe pushback. Multiple council members disagreed with the proclamation and disagreed with the mayor making the decision without their consent, sending emails amongst themselves, religious leaders, the mayor and the city manager.
94-year-old Opal Lee continues her quest to make Juneteenth a national holiday
The Fort Worth woman nicknamed ‘the grandmother of Juneteenth’ wants to see you move this weekend. Lee is no match for naysayers or the predicted extreme heat.
The Fort Worth woman nicknamed ‘the grandmother of Juneteenth’ wants to see you move this weekend. Lee is no match for naysayers or the predicted extreme heat.
'Rainbow Washing:' A disturbing trend of using rainbow symbols when practices are not LGBT friendly
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
Fort Worth student-run podcast aims to start conversations about social issues
An instructor at Tarrant County College launched a podcast designed to share pearls of wisdom with the younger generation.
An instructor at Tarrant County College launched a podcast designed to share pearls of wisdom with the younger generation.
Organizers unveil plans for 2021 Juneteenth festival at Fair Park
The celebration on Saturday, June 19, starts with a march into the park and features cultural performances, concerts, a car and bike show, vendors and more.
The celebration on Saturday, June 19, starts with a march into the park and features cultural performances, concerts, a car and bike show, vendors and more.
TCU replaces 'freshman' title with 'first-year student'
TCU will now call freshman, first year students, in an effort to be more gender inclusive.
TCU will now call freshman, first year students, in an effort to be more gender inclusive.
Possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims' remains being excavated
Workers have begun excavating remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims.
Workers have begun excavating remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims.
Breonna Taylor mural unveiled in Louisville ahead of her birthday weekend
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
NFL shares Pride-themed logo, says it stands with LGBTQ+ community
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
Bill to ban BLM flag at US embassies introduced by House Republicans
The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.
The Stars and Stripes Act of 2021 would prohibit American embassies from flying Black Lives Matter and other political flags.
NFL pledges to halt the use of 'race-norming,' review Black claims
The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.
The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.
Black community leaders say economic inequality continues for Dallas minorities
Leaders of the Black Dallas community say people of color should get economic opportunities that have escaped them. They say the economic inequality today is still rooted in the historical segregation of the past.
Leaders of the Black Dallas community say people of color should get economic opportunities that have escaped them. They say the economic inequality today is still rooted in the historical segregation of the past.
Biden commemorates Tulsa Massacre 100th anniversary
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
Dallas Pride 2021 replaces parade with in-person variety shows
While there will not be a pride parade or festival this year, there will be two nights of indoor variety shows to support the LGBT community this weekend.
While there will not be a pride parade or festival this year, there will be two nights of indoor variety shows to support the LGBT community this weekend.
Mother of Sandra Bland starts new foundation in her name
Geneva Reed Veal has started the Sandra Bland Center for Racial Justice in hopes of being a helping hand to thousands of families in need.
Geneva Reed Veal has started the Sandra Bland Center for Racial Justice in hopes of being a helping hand to thousands of families in need.