Texas judge blocks investigations of 2 trans youth families
The ruling was the latest against the state’s efforts to label gender affirming care as child abuse.
The ruling was the latest against the state’s efforts to label gender affirming care as child abuse.
Raiders’ Sandra Morgan is NFL’s 1st Black female team president
Sandra Douglass Morgan is the Raider's first Black woman to be the president of an NFL team.
Sandra Douglass Morgan is the Raider's first Black woman to be the president of an NFL team.
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
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 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
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
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
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.
Librarian describes Proud Boys storming San Lorenzo library during Drag Queen reading
Librarian Cindy Chadwick said about five Proud Boys stormed the San Lorenzo library, shouting transphobic slurs and scaring children.
Librarian Cindy Chadwick said about five Proud Boys stormed the San Lorenzo library, shouting transphobic slurs and scaring children.
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
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
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, 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
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.
Fort Worth ISD's girls flag football league kicks off
Fort Worth ISD has started its first ever girls flag football league.
Fort Worth ISD has started its first ever girls flag football league.
California city to give universal income to transgender, nonbinary residents regardless of earnings
Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.
Transgender residents in one California city are eligible to receive a universal basic income of up to $900 per month solely for identifying as transgender or nonbinary — no strings attached.
Dallas demonstrators protest ending of transgender health program at North Texas hospitals
The Dallas skyline was lit up Thursday in blue, white and pink to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans demonstrators and their allies on Thursday marked the day to protest the ending of a program designed to help minors go through transition.
The Dallas skyline was lit up Thursday in blue, white and pink to commemorate Transgender Day of Visibility. Trans demonstrators and their allies on Thursday marked the day to protest the ending of a program designed to help minors go through transition.
TSA announces new gender-neutral screening changes at airport security checkpoints
New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.
New standards for screening transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming airline passengers at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints were announced Thursday.
Biden says government to stand up for transgender Americans against 'hateful' state bills
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Biden said his administration is “standing up” for transgender Americans against what he's called “hateful bills” being passed at the state level.
Disney no longer saying 'boys and girls' in park greetings to promote gender inclusion
Disney is working to take out "boys and girls" in recorded park greetings in the company's push to promote gender inclusion.
Disney is working to take out "boys and girls" in recorded park greetings in the company's push to promote gender inclusion.