FBI investigating racist text messages sent to North Texans
Racist text messages referencing slavery have raised alarms across the country. Now the FBI and agents in Dallas are looking into the source of the spam aimed at Black Americans.
Racist text messages referencing slavery have raised alarms across the country. Now the FBI and agents in Dallas are looking into the source of the spam aimed at Black Americans.
TCU unveils "The Portrait Project" honoring former slaves who helped form university
There are no confirmed images but plenty of documented references about husband and wife Charley and Kate Thorpe, former slaves who became trusted workers who compassionately helped form what we know today as TCU. The Thorps were never recognized — until now.
There are no confirmed images but plenty of documented references about husband and wife Charley and Kate Thorpe, former slaves who became trusted workers who compassionately helped form what we know today as TCU. The Thorps were never recognized — until now.
Biden to apologize to Native Americans for Indian boarding school policy
From 1819 to 1969, some 18,000 Native American children were taken from their parents and forced to attend U.S. boarding schools. Nearly 1,000 children died.
From 1819 to 1969, some 18,000 Native American children were taken from their parents and forced to attend U.S. boarding schools. Nearly 1,000 children died.
Tools and Tiaras' teaching trade skills to girls
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.
Keller ISD adopts new policy on student pronouns
The Keller Independent School District approved controversial policy changes regarding how students identify. That was despite student and parent arguments that the new policies put LBGTQ+ students in harm's way.
The Keller Independent School District approved controversial policy changes regarding how students identify. That was despite student and parent arguments that the new policies put LBGTQ+ students in harm's way.
Carroll ISD: Department of Education withholding findings of civil rights investigation
The Southlake district says it's no longer negotiating with the federal government to reach a conclusion on the complaints.
The Southlake district says it's no longer negotiating with the federal government to reach a conclusion on the complaints.
Southlake's Carroll ISD argues against Title IX policy in federal courtroom
The school district known for high athletic achievements argued its case in what is believed to be the first lawsuit in the country suing the Biden administration over looming Title IX changes, which are set to extend protections for LGBTQ students.
The school district known for high athletic achievements argued its case in what is believed to be the first lawsuit in the country suing the Biden administration over looming Title IX changes, which are set to extend protections for LGBTQ students.
Biden pardoning service members convicted under law that banned gay sex
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Biden is pardoning potentially thousands of former U.S. service members convicted of violating a now-repealed military ban on consensual gay sex.
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce giving out $30,000 in grants to minority-owned businesses
The Dallas Black Chamber is accepting applications now for the Elevate Together grant. The deadline to get yours in is July 5.
The Dallas Black Chamber is accepting applications now for the Elevate Together grant. The deadline to get yours in is July 5.
Euless woman who allegedly tried to drown 3-year-old could be charged with hate crime
Euless police are asking prosecutors to treat the attempted drowning of a child as a hate crime. The woman involved is already facing attempted capital murder charges.
Euless police are asking prosecutors to treat the attempted drowning of a child as a hate crime. The woman involved is already facing attempted capital murder charges.
Austin woman accuses Burger King of putting racial slur on her receipt
An Austin woman is accusing a fast food restaurant of putting a racial slur on her receipt after she asked for a refund on an incorrect order.
An Austin woman is accusing a fast food restaurant of putting a racial slur on her receipt after she asked for a refund on an incorrect order.
US military draft: Bill would require women to register for Selective Service
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
Women may be one step closer to a mandate requiring them to register for Selective Service, or the military draft.
American Airlines CEO aims to ‘rebuild trust’ after Black passengers removed from flight
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is calling the incident unacceptable, saying that it contradicts American Airlines' values.
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is calling the incident unacceptable, saying that it contradicts American Airlines' values.
Sorority spends Juneteenth cleaning neglected graves at Oak Cliff Cemetery
Hundreds of graves belonging to Black Texans, including many born into slavery, were covered by weeds and overgrown trees.
Hundreds of graves belonging to Black Texans, including many born into slavery, were covered by weeds and overgrown trees.
Grandmother of Juneteenth Opal Lee holds annual Walk for Freedom in Dallas
“I’m delighted to be here!" Opal Lee said. “It’s more than just barbecue. It’s more than celebrating the moment. It’s about celebrating freedom. It’s so important to know our history."
“I’m delighted to be here!" Opal Lee said. “It’s more than just barbecue. It’s more than celebrating the moment. It’s about celebrating freedom. It’s so important to know our history."
Opal Lee kicks off another year of Juneteenth celebrations
The month will mean a lineup of Juneteenth events, including new editions like a film festival and a closing weekend of concerts with national recording artists. A key difference this year is the annual walk’s location.
The month will mean a lineup of Juneteenth events, including new editions like a film festival and a closing weekend of concerts with national recording artists. A key difference this year is the annual walk’s location.
Dallas is raising the Pride Flag over city buildings in honor of Pride Month
Throughout the whole month of June, the Pride flag will fly over the Dallas city skyline.
Throughout the whole month of June, the Pride flag will fly over the Dallas city skyline.
Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."
Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.
Carroll ISD civil rights violation complaints upheld by DOE, community activists say
The district has not responded, but two community groups on Tuesday called on Carroll ISD to resolve discrimination complaints going back several years.
The district has not responded, but two community groups on Tuesday called on Carroll ISD to resolve discrimination complaints going back several years.