Dems walk, stop Texas GOP's sweeping voting restrictions

Dems walk, stop Texas GOP's sweeping voting restrictions

Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S., leaving Republicans with no choice but to abandon a midnight deadline and declare the legislative session essentially over.

Texas Democrats pulled off a dramatic, last-ditch walkout in the state House of Representatives on Sunday night to block passage of one of the most restrictive voting bills in the U.S., leaving Republicans with no choice but to abandon a midnight deadline and declare the legislative session essentially over.

Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 years ago, a White mob torched 'Black Wall Street' and slaughtered Black residents

Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 years ago, a White mob torched 'Black Wall Street' and slaughtered Black residents

This May 31 and June 1 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. A White mob stormed a Black neighborhood in Tulsa’s Greenwood District – leaving an estimated 300 people dead. Scholars have called it "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."

This May 31 and June 1 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. A White mob stormed a Black neighborhood in Tulsa’s Greenwood District – leaving an estimated 300 people dead. Scholars have called it "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."

Tarrant County judge accused of stereotyping aspiring teen rapper during court hearing

Tarrant County judge accused of stereotyping aspiring teen rapper during court hearing

A Tarrant County judge is accused of stereotyping a teen suspect after he told the boy's mom it was no surprise he was caught committing a crime since he is a rapper.

A Tarrant County judge is accused of stereotyping a teen suspect after he told the boy's mom it was no surprise he was caught committing a crime since he is a rapper.

Parents criticize Fort Worth ISD superintendent over critical race theory

Parents criticize Fort Worth ISD superintendent over critical race theory

Dozens of parents and activists spoke out at Fort Worth ISD’s school board meeting Tuesday angry at the superintendent. They claim the district is forcing critical race theory on students.

Dozens of parents and activists spoke out at Fort Worth ISD’s school board meeting Tuesday angry at the superintendent. They claim the district is forcing critical race theory on students.

Rally and march in honor of George Floyd held in Downtown Dallas

Rally and march in honor of George Floyd held in Downtown Dallas

In Dallas, civil rights activists and their supporters marked the anniversary of George Floyd's death with a rally at the Dallas police headquarters. Activists discussed what’s changed, or hasn’t changed, over the course of one year.

In Dallas, civil rights activists and their supporters marked the anniversary of George Floyd's death with a rally at the Dallas police headquarters. Activists discussed what’s changed, or hasn’t changed, over the course of one year.

Minimal progress on police reform efforts as Texas Legislature nears end

Minimal progress on police reform efforts as Texas Legislature nears end

As the final days tick away for the biannual Texas legislative session, progress is limited on police reform efforts proposed in the wake of George Floyd's death.

As the final days tick away for the biannual Texas legislative session, progress is limited on police reform efforts proposed in the wake of George Floyd's death.

Black people disproportionately prosecuted for low-level marijuana crimes in Dallas County, study finds

Black people disproportionately prosecuted for low-level marijuana crimes in Dallas County, study finds

A report released by SMU suggests that Black people were cited, arrested, prosecuted or referred to the Dallas County DA’s Office for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and/or drug paraphernalia more than non-Black people.

A report released by SMU suggests that Black people were cited, arrested, prosecuted or referred to the Dallas County DA’s Office for misdemeanor possession of marijuana and/or drug paraphernalia more than non-Black people.

Texas House bill would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools

Texas House bill would restrict teaching critical race theory in schools

Republicans support the bill, saying it keeps students from engaging in divisive topics. Democrats call it whitewashing and an attack on free speech.

Republicans support the bill, saying it keeps students from engaging in divisive topics. Democrats call it whitewashing and an attack on free speech.

No discipline yet against suspended Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers

No discipline yet against suspended Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD still has not taken any action against three teachers suspended more than five weeks ago over a racist question on a quiz.

The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD still has not taken any action against three teachers suspended more than five weeks ago over a racist question on a quiz.

Texas House committee considers banning hairstyle discrimination

Texas House committee considers banning hairstyle discrimination

The Crown Act was partly inspired by a high school student in the Houston area who was told in 2019 he would face suspension if he did not cut his dreadlocks.

The Crown Act was partly inspired by a high school student in the Houston area who was told in 2019 he would face suspension if he did not cut his dreadlocks.

DeSoto community gathers for prayer, march in wake of Derek Chauvin verdict

DeSoto community gathers for prayer, march in wake of Derek Chauvin verdict

More than 100 people took to the streets Wednesday afternoon. One organizer said this is not a death march but rather a justice march and an opportunity to show unity.

More than 100 people took to the streets Wednesday afternoon. One organizer said this is not a death march but rather a justice march and an opportunity to show unity.

Greenville ISD teacher suspended for photo showing her foot on Black student’s neck

Greenville ISD teacher suspended for photo showing her foot on Black student’s neck

A 10-year-old Black student at Lamar Elementary School in Greenville was seen in a picture with his white teacher's foot on his neck. The boy said it was punishment for acting out in class.

A 10-year-old Black student at Lamar Elementary School in Greenville was seen in a picture with his white teacher's foot on his neck. The boy said it was punishment for acting out in class.

TCU hosts Race and Reconciliation Initiative

TCU hosts Race and Reconciliation Initiative

The Race and Reconciliation Initiative was designed to investigate and document the university's relationship with racism. It comes after current and former Black students filed discrimination lawsuits against TCU.

The Race and Reconciliation Initiative was designed to investigate and document the university's relationship with racism. It comes after current and former Black students filed discrimination lawsuits against TCU.