NFL pledges to halt the use of 'race-norming,' review Black claims

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

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

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

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

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.

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.