Watch Night service: How the tradition for Black Americans has evolved since 1862
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Watch Night services, which date back to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1862, are still observed on New Year's Eve at many multiracial and predominately Black churches in the US.
Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
Roger Goodell: NFL still needs more minority coach hires
There are six minority head coaches, including three who are Black.
There are six minority head coaches, including three who are Black.
Opal Lee, the 'Grandmother of Juneteenth,' getting a new home for her 97th birthday
The Grandmother of Juneteenth is turning 97 years old this weekend, and her community in Fort Worth is celebrating with two days of events.
The Grandmother of Juneteenth is turning 97 years old this weekend, and her community in Fort Worth is celebrating with two days of events.
Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
Confederate stained glass windows replaced at National Cathedral with homage to racial justice
The new stained glass windows at the Washington National Cathedral fill the space that once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
The new stained glass windows at the Washington National Cathedral fill the space that once held four windows honoring Confederate Gens. Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
Fort Worth's Race and Culture Task Force: Progress has been made but still room for improvement
A briefing was held Tuesday before city leaders from Fort Worth’s Race and Culture Task Force, a group given the task in 2016 to engage the public and make recommendations to improve race relations within the city.
A briefing was held Tuesday before city leaders from Fort Worth’s Race and Culture Task Force, a group given the task in 2016 to engage the public and make recommendations to improve race relations within the city.
UT System leaders meet with local school leaders to discuss how to keep diversity on college campuses
There were 23 North Texas public school district leaders who met Thursday to talk about ways to keep students of color in the pipeline toward colleges and universities in the UT System.
There were 23 North Texas public school district leaders who met Thursday to talk about ways to keep students of color in the pipeline toward colleges and universities in the UT System.
Plaques to be added at Will Rogers Memorial Center to add context to historical images
Some four years after someone complained about it being degrading to African Americans, historical images across the front of Will Rogers Memorial Center will get an upgrade.
Some four years after someone complained about it being degrading to African Americans, historical images across the front of Will Rogers Memorial Center will get an upgrade.
Texas A&M leaders meet with area superintendents to discuss plans to recruit minority students
Last year, 2,000 African American students who graduated from Texas high schools in the top ten percent of their class did not go to any college or university. Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp says we want those students in college. But a troubled summer around race in hiring and college admissions is something the A&M system has to reckon with.
Last year, 2,000 African American students who graduated from Texas high schools in the top ten percent of their class did not go to any college or university. Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp says we want those students in college. But a troubled summer around race in hiring and college admissions is something the A&M system has to reckon with.
Move-in Day Mafia helps students in need as they enter Paul Quinn College
Saturday was move-in day for Paul Quinn College, and a national non-profit was there to help get students’ stuff into their rooms.
Saturday was move-in day for Paul Quinn College, and a national non-profit was there to help get students’ stuff into their rooms.
Ne-Yo reverses 'publicist's' apology for comments against allowing kids to transition: 'This is how I FEEL'
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
A look at how many transgender, intersex people live in the US amid new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
For Emmett Till's family, national monument declaration cements his inclusion in American story
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will be located across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi and will be federally protected places.
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will be located across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi and will be federally protected places.
Dallas pastor to succeed Rev. Jesse Jackson as leader of Rainbow PUSH Coalition
A Dallas pastor, Reverend Frederick Douglass Haynes III, will succeed the Reverend Jesse Jackson as leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
A Dallas pastor, Reverend Frederick Douglass Haynes III, will succeed the Reverend Jesse Jackson as leader of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group founded in 1971
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is 81, is stepping down as president from the civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is 81, is stepping down as president from the civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Black Texas A&M professor has contract changed; some say it's because her previous work to improve diversity
A Black professor who was hired at Texas A&M University to revitalize the school's journalism program had her contract drastically changed. Some are saying it's because of her work to improve diversity in newsrooms.
A Black professor who was hired at Texas A&M University to revitalize the school's journalism program had her contract drastically changed. Some are saying it's because of her work to improve diversity in newsrooms.
Reparations lawsuit for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre dismissed by judge
An Oklahoma judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, dashing an effort to obtain some measure of legal justice by survivors of the deadly racist rampage.
An Oklahoma judge has thrown out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, dashing an effort to obtain some measure of legal justice by survivors of the deadly racist rampage.
Here's how the affirmative action ruling could affect Texas universities
Institutions of higher learning will have to rethink admissions practices, especially at top Texas schools that are more likely to consider race in who gets in.
Institutions of higher learning will have to rethink admissions practices, especially at top Texas schools that are more likely to consider race in who gets in.
Keller ISD approves new policies affecting LGBTQ+ students
The Keller Independent School District passed two new policies that will affect how its LGBTQ+ students use restrooms and locker rooms. It also affects how they’re addressed by teachers.
The Keller Independent School District passed two new policies that will affect how its LGBTQ+ students use restrooms and locker rooms. It also affects how they’re addressed by teachers.