Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD superintendent apologizes for racist quiz question about Asian Americans
A North Texas superintendent is apologizing for the hurt caused to Asian Americans by a racist question on a middle school social studies quiz.
A North Texas superintendent is apologizing for the hurt caused to Asian Americans by a racist question on a middle school social studies quiz.
Dallas ISD working to get more Hispanic male teachers to better reflect their student body
Dallas ISD has a new initiative to hire teachers that reflect the heavily Hispanic student body and help provide role models that students may not be getting at home.
Dallas ISD has a new initiative to hire teachers that reflect the heavily Hispanic student body and help provide role models that students may not be getting at home.
Plano ISD leaders say they are working to improve bullying prevention
The Plano school district is taking on allegations of racism after being pressured into action by a terrible story that got national attention.
The Plano school district is taking on allegations of racism after being pressured into action by a terrible story that got national attention.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teachers suspended after racist question about Asian Americans used on quiz
The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.
The quiz asked, “Which one of these Chinese norms is true?” It was followed by answers referring to etiquette in a restaurant, punishment for children who steal candy and the consumption of certain animals.
Blinken ends Trump-era global rights plan that promoted conservative agenda, dismissed LGBTQ rights
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to reverse a Trump-era global rights blueprint that promoted conservative causes while dismissing reproductive and LGBTQ rights.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to reverse a Trump-era global rights blueprint that promoted conservative causes while dismissing reproductive and LGBTQ rights.
Petition to change Keller High School’s mascot garners thousands of signatures
Advocates of the change spoke out during Monday night's school board meeting. They argued the name Keller Indians is offensive.
Advocates of the change spoke out during Monday night's school board meeting. They argued the name Keller Indians is offensive.
‘Is this patriot enough?’: Ohio official of Asian descent shows war scars from US Army career
An elected official in Ohio, of Asian descent, removed his shirt to reveal his war scars during his speech about the discrimination plaguing Asian Americans.
An elected official in Ohio, of Asian descent, removed his shirt to reveal his war scars during his speech about the discrimination plaguing Asian Americans.
#StopAsianHate: 26 governors and over 60 former bipartisan officials condemn anti-Asian attacks
Governors and former top officials across six presidential administrations issued a pair of statements Friday condemning the violence and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Governors and former top officials across six presidential administrations issued a pair of statements Friday condemning the violence and harassment against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Sesame Street introduces two Black Muppets to teach Elmo skin color is 'an important part of who we are'
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Sesame Street introduced two Black Muppets this week as part of its initiative to teach children "The ABC's of Racial Literacy."
Supporters of George Floyd Act rally at Capitol before first hearing
This is just the first step in a very long journey for HB 88. If it makes it through the Texas House it still has to go through the Senate.
This is just the first step in a very long journey for HB 88. If it makes it through the Texas House it still has to go through the Senate.
Dallas ISD renames schools with ties to Confederacy
The latest round of school name changes come nearly three years after Dallas ISD stripped the names of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee from campuses.
The latest round of school name changes come nearly three years after Dallas ISD stripped the names of Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee from campuses.
‘The pay gap is real’: Biden signs proclamation on Equal Pay Day to commit to equal pay for women
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden plan to mark Equal Pay Day by joining current and former members of the U.S. women’s national soccer team.
Transgender student wins $300,000 settlement from Anoka-Hennepin Schools
A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.
A local transgender student barred from using the boys’ locker room at school has reached a settlement in a case that some hope becomes a catalyst for change.
‘We’re with so many women’: Megan Rapinoe testifies before Congress about soccer team’s equal pay lawsuit
Megan Rapinoe was invited to testify before Congress on Equal Pay Day about her team’s pending equal pay lawsuit. “We are looking to carry this torch for so many other women,” she said.
Megan Rapinoe was invited to testify before Congress on Equal Pay Day about her team’s pending equal pay lawsuit. “We are looking to carry this torch for so many other women,” she said.
Plano ISD to offer new African American, Mexican American studies courses
The new classes will be open to students starting in the fall. Plano ISD says both will focus on history and culture.
The new classes will be open to students starting in the fall. Plano ISD says both will focus on history and culture.
Texas Asian-American leaders join together to speak out against hate
Asian-American leaders from the largest cities in Texas are joining together to stand against hate and demand action from state and local leaders.
Asian-American leaders from the largest cities in Texas are joining together to stand against hate and demand action from state and local leaders.
Evanston, Illinois becomes 1st city in US to pay reparations to Black residents
Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
Evanston, Illinois, on Monday became the first U.S. city to make reparations available to its Black residents for past discrimination and the lingering effects of slavery.
Former Longhorn sheds light on NCAA tournament facility disparities
Posts on Twitter and Instagram compared the men's weight room in Indianapolis alongside the women’s weight room in San Antonio.
Posts on Twitter and Instagram compared the men's weight room in Indianapolis alongside the women’s weight room in San Antonio.
Oklahoma girls basketball state champs speak out against announcer after racist rant caught on hot mic
Rowan, the owner and operator of the streaming service OSPN, issued an apology Friday, blaming his use of racist language on his blood sugar levels.
Rowan, the owner and operator of the streaming service OSPN, issued an apology Friday, blaming his use of racist language on his blood sugar levels.
Frustration continues in Southlake over Carroll ISD's delay of new diversity plan
There’s frustration in Southlake over legal delays with a cultural competence action plan.
There’s frustration in Southlake over legal delays with a cultural competence action plan.