Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
State lawmakers applaud Carroll ISD for vote to leave Texas Association of School Boards
Each public school district pays annual fees to the non-profit, up to about $11,000 annually. But at least one North Texas school board is cutting ties with it over messaging.
Each public school district pays annual fees to the non-profit, up to about $11,000 annually. But at least one North Texas school board is cutting ties with it over messaging.
Carroll ISD school board votes to leave Texas Association of School Boards
The move comes after a group of Republican Texas lawmakers sent a letter out to districts in January telling them to leave the Texas Association of School Boards over so-called “woke" policies.
The move comes after a group of Republican Texas lawmakers sent a letter out to districts in January telling them to leave the Texas Association of School Boards over so-called “woke" policies.
Ground broken for apartment complex built in honor of Opal Lee
An apartment community is being built near I-35W and Highway 170 in honor of Opal Lee, known as the grandmother of Juneteenth.
An apartment community is being built near I-35W and Highway 170 in honor of Opal Lee, known as the grandmother of Juneteenth.
American Airline's first female pilot says she was rejected by every other carrier
Bonnie Tiburzi began working for the Fort Worth-based carrier in 1973. She said few companies wanted to hire women back then.
Bonnie Tiburzi began working for the Fort Worth-based carrier in 1973. She said few companies wanted to hire women back then.
Plaque honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. unveiled at SMU
Tuesday's event was to unveil a Texas state historical marker recognizing King’s speech. The actual marker is at the foot of the steps before you enter McFarlin Auditorium. Two students who led the effort to bring a historical marker spoke at the event.
Tuesday's event was to unveil a Texas state historical marker recognizing King’s speech. The actual marker is at the foot of the steps before you enter McFarlin Auditorium. Two students who led the effort to bring a historical marker spoke at the event.
Black History Month 2023: Here are notable historical figures who appeared on US postal stamps
Through the years, postal stamps have commemorated the achievements of African Americans and landmark moments that were pivotal to race relations in America.
Through the years, postal stamps have commemorated the achievements of African Americans and landmark moments that were pivotal to race relations in America.
Minority leaders call for sporting events to be moved out of Texas over Gov. Abbott's hiring order
Governor Abbott told state agencies to stop using diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring consideration, calling it a violation of federal and state employment laws.
Governor Abbott told state agencies to stop using diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring consideration, calling it a violation of federal and state employment laws.
Project Unity: Community discussion on policing held in Dallas
People who live in the Dallas area went to the Dallas police chief and Dallas County sheriff with questions about what's being done to prevent what happened to Tyre Nichols in Memphis from happening here.
People who live in the Dallas area went to the Dallas police chief and Dallas County sheriff with questions about what's being done to prevent what happened to Tyre Nichols in Memphis from happening here.
‘This is real’: Sesame Street’s first Black woman puppeteer fills ‘impactful’ role
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Megan Piphus Peace never dreamed she'd be working on the same set she watched as a child — and inspiring young Black girls to pursue their passions.
Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce to tear down current building for new facility
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce has a new facility to call home after operating without a permanent place for the past seven years.
The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce has a new facility to call home after operating without a permanent place for the past seven years.
First Native American woman in space steps out on spacewalk
Nicole Mann, a Marine colonel and test pilot, rocketed into orbit last fall with SpaceX, becoming the first Native American woman in space. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.
Nicole Mann, a Marine colonel and test pilot, rocketed into orbit last fall with SpaceX, becoming the first Native American woman in space. She is a member of the Wailacki of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Northern California.
Slavery reparations: How the US can follow one town's effort to right dark past
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
Should Black Americans be compensated for generations of oppression? From local communities to the steps of Congress, a PBS documentary airing on this MLK Day highlights the debate over reparations for slave descendants.
Street signs with Korean translations installed in parts of Dallas
Dallas city leaders joined the Greater Dallas Korean American Chamber of Commerce Friday to unveil updated street signs with Korean translation.
Dallas city leaders joined the Greater Dallas Korean American Chamber of Commerce Friday to unveil updated street signs with Korean translation.
NBA to celebrate MLK Day with games, events Monday
The NBA will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full schedule of games to commemorate the national holiday.
The NBA will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a full schedule of games to commemorate the national holiday.
MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Sunday marks one year since attack on Colleyville synagogue
Jan. 15 marks one year since an armed British Pakistani took four people hostage during Shabbat services in a ten-hour standoff that ended with an FBI tactical team killing Malik Akram. Jewish leaders say since what happened at Colleyville, antisemitic hate has ticked up.
Jan. 15 marks one year since an armed British Pakistani took four people hostage during Shabbat services in a ten-hour standoff that ended with an FBI tactical team killing Malik Akram. Jewish leaders say since what happened at Colleyville, antisemitic hate has ticked up.
Airbnb bans listings where enslaved people used to live or work
Airbnb's new policy follows criticism over an '1830s slave cabin' listed on the platform.
Airbnb's new policy follows criticism over an '1830s slave cabin' listed on the platform.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
Former slave born in Dallas who became Texas' 1st Black dentist honored for being trailblazer
At a dedication ceremony in Dallas, descendants of a former slave took part in a tribute to Dr. Marcellus Clayton Cooper's lasting legacy.
At a dedication ceremony in Dallas, descendants of a former slave took part in a tribute to Dr. Marcellus Clayton Cooper's lasting legacy.