‘I’m gay’: Carl Nassib becomes 1st active NFL player to come out
Las Vegas Raiders’ Defensive End Carl Nassib revealed he’s gay in a social media post and said he wants to prevent suicides among LGBTQ youth.
Las Vegas Raiders’ Defensive End Carl Nassib revealed he’s gay in a social media post and said he wants to prevent suicides among LGBTQ youth.
Opal Lee holds annual Juneteenth walk in Fort Worth, but this year's has new meaning
Saturday marked the first time people gathered to remember the day Texas slaves learned about their freedom as a national holiday.
Saturday marked the first time people gathered to remember the day Texas slaves learned about their freedom as a national holiday.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Non-profit For Oak Cliff has new home to help those in Oak Cliff be successful
For Oak Cliff, a non-profit working to change outcomes in the 75216 zip code, will have a new home in a one that has a rich past.
For Oak Cliff, a non-profit working to change outcomes in the 75216 zip code, will have a new home in a one that has a rich past.
North Texas group starts new challenge aimed at normalizing racial equity conversations
The challenge is open to all ages. And while it can be done alone in private, the hope is it sparks 21 long-overdue conversations.
The challenge is open to all ages. And while it can be done alone in private, the hope is it sparks 21 long-overdue conversations.
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.