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
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
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.
Debate over critical race theory at center of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board election
The debate over critical race theory is heating up in another North Texas school board election and the state legislature.
The debate over critical race theory is heating up in another North Texas school board election and the state legislature.
Free golf lessons for kids offered Saturday in Dallas to get more minorities involved in the sport
On Saturday in Pleasant Grove, there will be free golf lessons by two of North Texas' best instructors for children and teens.
On Saturday in Pleasant Grove, there will be free golf lessons by two of North Texas' best instructors for children and teens.
Celebration of Asian culture happening this weekend in Grand Prairie
On Saturday, the first annual Neasian Festival will be held at the Asia Times Square Plaza in Grand Prairie.
On Saturday, the first annual Neasian Festival will be held at the Asia Times Square Plaza in Grand Prairie.
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
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
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.
UT Arlington renames Davis Hall after racist past revealed
Davis Hall on the campus of UT Arlington has been renamed.
Davis Hall on the campus of UT Arlington has been renamed.
Voters elect two new Carroll ISD candidates who oppose diversity plan
The issue of race played a big role in Saturday's school board elections in Southlake.
The issue of race played a big role in Saturday's school board elections in Southlake.
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.
Ahmaud Arbery case: 3 men now charged with federal hate crimes, attempted kidnapping in death
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery with hate crimes and attempted kidnapping charges.
A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery with hate crimes and attempted kidnapping charges.
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
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
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.
Relief and calm remains in Downtown Dallas after Derek Chauvin guilty verdict
Dallas Police Department officials said they were prepared for potential unrest in wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict. However, it was ultimately not needed.
Dallas Police Department officials said they were prepared for potential unrest in wake of the Derek Chauvin verdict. However, it was ultimately not needed.
Darnella Frazier’s video of George Floyd’s death changed everything: ‘History should remember’
In the wake of the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, gratitude flowed on social media for Darnella Frazier, the then 17-year-old who filmed George Floyd’s death on her cellphone and refuted the original statement from Minneapolis police on what occurred.
In the wake of the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, gratitude flowed on social media for Darnella Frazier, the then 17-year-old who filmed George Floyd’s death on her cellphone and refuted the original statement from Minneapolis police on what occurred.
Aledo ISD investigating racist ‘slave sale’ flyers left near schools
Aledo ISD’s superintendent announced an action plan to combat racism in the district. The announcement came as Aledo ISD police investigate another racist incident. Someone left ‘slave sale’ flyers near school campuses.
Aledo ISD’s superintendent announced an action plan to combat racism in the district. The announcement came as Aledo ISD police investigate another racist incident. Someone left ‘slave sale’ flyers near school campuses.
New Jersey now offering Gender 'X' option on driver licenses
Gender "X" will indicate a gender is unspecified. It will be offered alongside the existing "M" for male and "F" for female gender options on licenses and IDs.
Gender "X" will indicate a gender is unspecified. It will be offered alongside the existing "M" for male and "F" for female gender options on licenses and IDs.