Fans boo FC Dallas players kneeling during national anthem
FC Dallas got its season back underway Wednesday night at home in Frisco. But it was disrupted by fans who booed the players for kneeling during the national anthem.
Dak Prescott hopes to sign long-term deal with Cowboys, would support teammate kneeling for anthem
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott said Wednesday he hopes to eventually sign a long-term deal with the club and he’d support a teammate who wanted to kneel for the anthem.
No charges for many arrested in ongoing Portland protests
People who have been arrested since late May on non-violent misdemeanor charges during protests that have racked Oregon’s largest city for more than 70 days won’t be prosecuted.
Kamala Harris' selection as VP resonating with Black women
For many Black women, Sen. Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
Fort Worth attorney walking to governor's office in Austin to help bring about police reform
A Fort Worth attorney is on a mission to bring about police reform, and he's doing that by walking from Fort Worth to the governor's office in Austin.
Dozens of kids march through Fort Worth demanding justice for Atatiana Jefferson
Dozens of children chanted and marched through Fort Worth Saturday, demanding justice for Atatiana Jefferson, who was killed inside her home last year by a Fort Worth police officer.
Culture Conversations: Tamika Mallory shares the latest in the fight for justice for Breonna Taylor
This week's episode of Culture Conversations features Activist Tamika Mallory and Dr. Janice Gassam Asare.
Dak Prescott writes letter calling for release of Oklahoma death row inmate Julius Jones
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has reportedly written a letter to Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board calling for the release of death row inmate Julius Jones.
TCU Coach Gary Patterson apologizes for repeating racial slur
Texas Christian University’s head football coach apologized for using the ‘n-word’ when calling out a black player for saying the same word.
Deaf association sues White House for not providing ASL interpreter at COVID-19 briefings
The National Association of the Deaf filed a lawsuit on behalf of five deaf Americans requesting that a judge order the White House to provide an ASL interpreter during coronavirus briefings.
Public ideas for Mississippi flag: Magnolias, stars, beer, memes
Magnolias and stars. Beer cans, crawfish and guitars. A Gulf Coast lighthouse. Elvis Presley and Kermit the Frog. All appear on proposals submitted by the general public for a new Mississippi flag.
Carroll ISD board considers $400K plan to address racism, diversity
More than 100 parents, students and others spoke Monday as the Carroll ISD Board in Southlake took up a plan to tackle racism.
'If not now, when?': Black women seize political spotlight
Black women have long been the Democratic Party’s most reliable and loyal voters, but for generations that allegiance didn’t translate to their own political rise.
Carroll ISD School Board to vote on cultural competence action plan
What some call a culture of racism within Carroll ISD is a topic soon to be revisited.
US Navy's 1st Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot earns 'Wings of Gold'
The U.S. Navy has welcomed its first Black female Tactical Aircraft pilot.
Breonna Taylor to be honored on September cover of Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine
It will be the first time in 20 years that media mogul Oprah Winfrey will not be featured on the cover, according to the publication.
Trader Joe's to keep popular international food labels, denies packaging is racist
Trader Joe's seemed to reverse a decision to rebrand some of its international food labels, denying that the packaging is racist.
'Get the he-- out of the country': Mike Ditka slams NFL players who kneel during the national anthem
NFL Hall of Fame coach Mike Ditka reiterated his stance against kneeling during the national anthem, saying those who would do so could “get the hell out of the country.”
Ceremony held to mark 47 years since 12-year-old boy was murdered by Dallas PD officer
A drive-thru graveside ceremony was held on Saturday to mark 47 years since a Dallas police officer murdered a 12-year-old boy.
Group marches through South Oak Cliff to rally against community violence
A group in South Oak Cliff said they are fed up with senseless murders and killings, and they marched against it on Saturday.