Juneteenth: The significance of the holiday and why it's celebrated and commemorated
“The holiday is important to reflect on freedom and reflect on who we are as a nation and who we want to be as a nation,” a museum curator explains.
“The holiday is important to reflect on freedom and reflect on who we are as a nation and who we want to be as a nation,” a museum curator explains.
Bishop punishes school for refusing to remove Black Lives Matter, Pride flags
The Massachusetts school president said they will continue to display the flags and will appeal the decision.
The Massachusetts school president said they will continue to display the flags and will appeal the decision.
New York-area Juneteenth celebrations and commemorations
Juneteenth is being marked, celebrated, and commemorated all weekend in the New York City area.
Juneteenth is being marked, celebrated, and commemorated all weekend in the New York City area.
Councilwoman calls Drag Story Hour 'degeneracy,' sparking war of words with colleagues
After pushback from the mayor and her colleagues in the City Council, a councilwoman is defending her criticism of a taxpayer-funding program in which drag queens read stories to children in schools and libraries.
After pushback from the mayor and her colleagues in the City Council, a councilwoman is defending her criticism of a taxpayer-funding program in which drag queens read stories to children in schools and libraries.
Independent booksellers grew in number and diversity
Independent booksellers are growing in number and becoming more diverse. Dozens of new stores are owned by people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. At the same time, store owners face rising prices and supply chain issues. Not to mention the competitive challenges and financial insecurity that bookstores have long struggled with.
Independent booksellers are growing in number and becoming more diverse. Dozens of new stores are owned by people of various racial and ethnic backgrounds. At the same time, store owners face rising prices and supply chain issues. Not to mention the competitive challenges and financial insecurity that bookstores have long struggled with.
Sojourner Truth's fight to save son detailed in rediscovered court papers
Recently uncovered court documents from 1828 related to noted abolitionist Sojourner Truth will be on display after almost two centuries. The court papers from her successful court fight to reunite with a son sold to slavery were spotted in January by an eagle-eyed New York state archivist.
Recently uncovered court documents from 1828 related to noted abolitionist Sojourner Truth will be on display after almost two centuries. The court papers from her successful court fight to reunite with a son sold to slavery were spotted in January by an eagle-eyed New York state archivist.
East Harlem boxing gym teaches women to claim their space
Reese Scott, known as "Coach Reese," started on a journey of self-discovery nearly two decades ago that led to her becoming a fighter and eventually the founder and owner of Women's World of Boxing in East Harlem.
Reese Scott, known as "Coach Reese," started on a journey of self-discovery nearly two decades ago that led to her becoming a fighter and eventually the founder and owner of Women's World of Boxing in East Harlem.
Pride Month 2022: Longtime LGBT couples talk making love last
To mark the start of Pride Month, Fox 5 NY is celebrating love by speaking with three LGBTQ couples—each of which has been together more than a quarter of a century—to find out what it takes to make love last.
To mark the start of Pride Month, Fox 5 NY is celebrating love by speaking with three LGBTQ couples—each of which has been together more than a quarter of a century—to find out what it takes to make love last.
Coast Guard Adm. Linda Fagan becomes first woman to lead a U.S. military branch
In a change of command ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by President Joe Biden, Adm. Linda Fagan became the commandant of the Coast Guard, making her the first woman to be an armed service chief.
In a change of command ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by President Joe Biden, Adm. Linda Fagan became the commandant of the Coast Guard, making her the first woman to be an armed service chief.
Pride month: Biden calls for action in LGBTQI+ proclamation
“I will always have your back as your President,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
“I will always have your back as your President,” President Joe Biden said in a statement.
Flash cards depicting pregnant man used to teach preschoolers about colors, says legislator
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
A teacher in North Carolina used flashcards with LGBTQIA+ messages to teach her preschool class colors, according to NC House of Representatives Speaker Tim Moore.
Chinatowns more vibrant after pandemic, anti-Asian violence
From a contemporary arts festival in San Francisco to night markets in New York City, advocates are making Chinatowns “museums without walls.”
From a contemporary arts festival in San Francisco to night markets in New York City, advocates are making Chinatowns “museums without walls.”
'Embarrassingly below' standard facilities for women employees at baseball stadiums, says MLB
Major League Baseball told its clubs that some are failing to provide acceptable work accommodations for female employees, calling them "embarrassingly below" standard.
Major League Baseball told its clubs that some are failing to provide acceptable work accommodations for female employees, calling them "embarrassingly below" standard.
Laverne Cox honored by Mattel with her own Barbie doll
“I hope that people can look at this Barbie and dream big like I have in my career,” the Emmy-award-winning actress and transgender activist said.
“I hope that people can look at this Barbie and dream big like I have in my career,” the Emmy-award-winning actress and transgender activist said.
BTS to meet with Biden at White House to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
BTS will visit the White House on May 31, which is the final day of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
BTS will visit the White House on May 31, which is the final day of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
San Francisco Unified won't use the word 'chief' in job titles anymore
From now on, San Francisco Unified won't use the word "chief" in connection with any work level since members of the Native American community were concerned over the use of that word.
From now on, San Francisco Unified won't use the word "chief" in connection with any work level since members of the Native American community were concerned over the use of that word.
Fort Hamilton renames Robert E. Lee street for Black war hero
A street inside New York City's only U.S. Army base now bears the name of a Black Medal of Honor recipient rather than Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
A street inside New York City's only U.S. Army base now bears the name of a Black Medal of Honor recipient rather than Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
Google launches 10 shade skin tone palette to promote 'image equity'
Google says people previously felt 'lumped in' to certain racial categories
Google says people previously felt 'lumped in' to certain racial categories
1st-ever Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids unveiled as part of Mattel’s ‘most diverse’ doll line
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
The Fashionistas doll line aims to reflect people with disabilities such as hearing loss and teach children to expand how they play and see the world around them.
Could Tony-nominated play 'For Colored Girls...' get a reprieve from early closure?
Theater journalist Ayanna Prescod was so moved by the Broadway play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf" that she made an offer to help more women of color see the show. She had no idea a tweet would become a grassroots movement to save the show.
Theater journalist Ayanna Prescod was so moved by the Broadway play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow Is Enuf" that she made an offer to help more women of color see the show. She had no idea a tweet would become a grassroots movement to save the show.