Hallmark Channel will feature LGBTQ stories in Christmas movies

The holiday season will bring 40 new stories to the annual “Countdown to Christmas” and “Miracles of Christmas” lineups, including movies with LGBTQ storylines.

Richland High School changes nickname from Rebels to Royals

The new mascot comes a month after the Birdville ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted in June to get rid of the Rebels nickname and all related imagery.

Portland standoff: State asks federal agents to be reined in

The Trump administration is facing growing pushback — in the courts and on the streets — to sending federal agents to Portland, Oregon, and potentially other Democratic-led cities.

MLB players taking visible stance on social justice

Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem

Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.

New poll shows majority of voters believe US society is racist

A new poll on race relations in the U.S. shows that a clear majority believe the country has a racism problem.

St. Louis couple charged for pulling guns at protest

St. Louis’ top prosecutor told The Associated Press on Monday that she is charging a white husband and wife with felony unlawful use of a weapon for displaying guns during a racial injustice protest outside their mansion.

Trader Joe's to update packaging for international foods

The retailer said that while the names "may have been rooted in a lighthearted attempt at inclusiveness, we recognize that it may now have the opposite effect."

Woman who vandalized BLM mural in Midtown strikes murals in Harlem, Brooklyn

The woman accused of vandalizing the Black Lives Matter mural in Midtown Manhattan appears to have struck again, vandalizing murals in Harlem and Brooklyn Saturday night.

Pentagon bans Confederate flag in way to avoid Trump's wrath

The Pentagon is banning displays of the Confederate flag on military installations, using a carefully worded policy that doesn’t mention the word ban or that specific flag.

Washington retiring Redskins name and logo, team says

The Washington Redskins will officially retire the team's name and logo, according to a statement by the team.