North Texas native to become first Black four-star general in the Marines

North Texas native to become first Black four-star general in the Marines

Lt. General Michael Langley, who grew up in North Texas, will soon make history soon as the country's first Black four-star general in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Lt. General Michael Langley, who grew up in North Texas, will soon make history soon as the country's first Black four-star general in the U.S. Marine Corps.

'We won't accept that': Family seen in viral Sesame Place video accuses park of discrimination

'We won't accept that': Family seen in viral Sesame Place video accuses park of discrimination

A family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination spoke publicly at a press conference in New York and called for the firing of the employee seen in the viral video with the two girls. 

A family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination spoke publicly at a press conference in New York and called for the firing of the employee seen in the viral video with the two girls. 

Sesame Place facing discrimination complaints as more videos are shared

Sesame Place facing discrimination complaints as more videos are shared

After a video showing two children being seemingly ignored by a character at Sesame Place went viral, more videos are surfacing, sparking discrimination allegations against the Pennsylvania theme park. 

After a video showing two children being seemingly ignored by a character at Sesame Place went viral, more videos are surfacing, sparking discrimination allegations against the Pennsylvania theme park. 

US soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera

US soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera

Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.

Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.

Montana rejects new library logo over similarity to pride flag

Montana rejects new library logo over similarity to pride flag

The commission that oversees the Montana State Library has rejected a proposed new logo after a member said the main feature brought to mind a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag.

The commission that oversees the Montana State Library has rejected a proposed new logo after a member said the main feature brought to mind a rainbow LGBTQ pride flag.

New Dallas clinic partners with Walgreens to offer free services for LGBTQ+ community

New Dallas clinic partners with Walgreens to offer free services for LGBTQ+ community

Tucked away in the back of a Walgreens in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas is the Kind Clinic. It offers free STD and HIV testing to the Dallas community in early 2022. But now, they've expanded their services to include HIV treatment, prevention and gender-affirming care.

Tucked away in the back of a Walgreens in the Oak Lawn neighborhood of Dallas is the Kind Clinic. It offers free STD and HIV testing to the Dallas community in early 2022. But now, they've expanded their services to include HIV treatment, prevention and gender-affirming care.

Dallas Cowboys criticized over deal with gun-themed coffee company

Dallas Cowboys criticized over deal with gun-themed coffee company

The Dallas Cowboys sparked criticism on social media Tuesday after announcing a marketing agreement with a gun-themed coffee company with blends that include “AK-47 Espresso,” “Silencer Smooth” and “Murdered Out.”

The Dallas Cowboys sparked criticism on social media Tuesday after announcing a marketing agreement with a gun-themed coffee company with blends that include “AK-47 Espresso,” “Silencer Smooth” and “Murdered Out.”

California restricts state-funded travel to 4 states amid anti-transgender legislation

California restricts state-funded travel to 4 states amid anti-transgender legislation

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday state-funded travel to Arizona, Indiana, Utah and Louisiana will be restricted as a result of recently passed anti-transgender legislation in those states.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday state-funded travel to Arizona, Indiana, Utah and Louisiana will be restricted as a result of recently passed anti-transgender legislation in those states.

Dallas County Clerk uncovers slave record from the 1800s

Dallas County Clerk uncovers slave record from the 1800s

It was an eye-opening discovery: Books detailing the sale of slaves in Dallas County dating back to before the Emancipation Proclamation.

It was an eye-opening discovery: Books detailing the sale of slaves in Dallas County dating back to before the Emancipation Proclamation.

Renderings unveiled for Fort Worth's National Juneteenth Museum

Renderings unveiled for Fort Worth's National Juneteenth Museum

We’re getting a first look at what the National Juneteenth Museum will look like when it's built in Fort Worth. The new details come just days ahead of the nation's second official Juneteenth commemoration.

We’re getting a first look at what the National Juneteenth Museum will look like when it's built in Fort Worth. The new details come just days ahead of the nation's second official Juneteenth commemoration.

Nebraska's capital city council rescinds LGBTQ fairness ordinance

Nebraska's capital city council rescinds LGBTQ fairness ordinance

The Lincoln, Nebraska city council voted to rescind its LGBTQ fairness ordinance, an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after they had unanimously approved it.

The Lincoln, Nebraska city council voted to rescind its LGBTQ fairness ordinance, an anti-discrimination measure that extended protections to sexual orientation and gender identity, just four months after they had unanimously approved it.

Oak Lawn UMC defies bishop, appoints 2 LGBTQ ministers

Oak Lawn UMC defies bishop, appoints 2 LGBTQ ministers

The bishop is refusing to appoint two people as pastors at Oak Lawn United Methodist, a church known for welcoming all people.

The bishop is refusing to appoint two people as pastors at Oak Lawn United Methodist, a church known for welcoming all people.

Mixed Texas ruling allows trans youth parent investigations

Mixed Texas ruling allows trans youth parent investigations

The Texas Supreme Court allowed the state to investigate parents of transgender youth for child abuse while also ruling in favor of one family that was among the first contacted by child welfare officials following an order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Supreme Court allowed the state to investigate parents of transgender youth for child abuse while also ruling in favor of one family that was among the first contacted by child welfare officials following an order by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.

Kansas lawmaker said she didn't want to share restroom with transgender colleague

Kansas lawmaker said she didn't want to share restroom with transgender colleague

LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.

LGBTQ-rights advocates are calling for a Kansas state lawmaker to be formally censured after she said she didn't want to share the women’s restrooms at the Statehouse with a transgender colleague.

Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research

Harvard atones for university's ties to slavery, pledges $100M to research

Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.

Harvard, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college, is the latest among a growing number of U.S. schools attempting to confront their involvement with slavery and also make amends for it.

'Aledo Vines' event hopes to promote unity, diversity in Aledo

'Aledo Vines' event hopes to promote unity, diversity in Aledo

Some Aledo ISD families are hoping to bring their community together this week to build unity just a year after two students were targeted after receiving slave auction social media messages.

Some Aledo ISD families are hoping to bring their community together this week to build unity just a year after two students were targeted after receiving slave auction social media messages.