Breonna Taylor memorial vandalized days after dedication
A reward was being offered for information about two people, seen on a motorbike, who vandalized a Breonna Taylor mural less than a week after its official dedication.
A reward was being offered for information about two people, seen on a motorbike, who vandalized a Breonna Taylor mural less than a week after its official dedication.
Juneteenth set to become federal holiday after House OKs bill
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
New York's gay bars are still vital, especially post-COVID, owners say | Pride and Pandemic
The gay bar of the past was much different than the one we think of today where every inch is covered in rainbow flags. So many have played and continue to play a vital role in the city.
The gay bar of the past was much different than the one we think of today where every inch is covered in rainbow flags. So many have played and continue to play a vital role in the city.
Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
'Rainbow Washing:' A disturbing trend of using rainbow symbols when practices are not LGBT friendly
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
Loving Day 2021: Couples celebrate legalization of interracial marriage
In 1967, the U.S. made interracial marriages legal, a moment that continues to be celebrated 54 years later.
In 1967, the U.S. made interracial marriages legal, a moment that continues to be celebrated 54 years later.
NYC food insecurity eases slightly since 2020 but remains serious problem
Using census data collected during the pandemic, the New York State Health Foundation, or NYSHealth, found that 12% of New Yorkers reported going hungry this past March. That is an improvement from March 2020 but just barely.
Using census data collected during the pandemic, the New York State Health Foundation, or NYSHealth, found that 12% of New Yorkers reported going hungry this past March. That is an improvement from March 2020 but just barely.
FBI takes on sexual misconduct in its ranks | 'We mean it'
The FBI says it is getting serious about sexual harassment in its ranks. It's starting a 24/7 tip line, doing more to help accusers and taking a tougher stand against agents found to have committed misconduct.
The FBI says it is getting serious about sexual harassment in its ranks. It's starting a 24/7 tip line, doing more to help accusers and taking a tougher stand against agents found to have committed misconduct.
New barbershop in Bed-Stuy caters to Black LGBTQ clientele
In the black community, barbershops are often viewed as safe havens. At Enkel’s Barber Shop in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn even more.
In the black community, barbershops are often viewed as safe havens. At Enkel’s Barber Shop in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn even more.
For Leslie Grace, who plays 'Nina' in 'In The Heights, life comes full circle
Like her Nina character in "In The Heights," Leslie Grace says she's struggled to fit in as an Afro-Latino woman and artist.
Like her Nina character in "In The Heights," Leslie Grace says she's struggled to fit in as an Afro-Latino woman and artist.
'In the Heights' lifts hopes for a Latino film breakthrough
"In the Heights," which opens Friday, is an adaptation of the Tony-award winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes about the hopes and struggles of residents of New York City's Washington Heights.
"In the Heights," which opens Friday, is an adaptation of the Tony-award winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegría Hudes about the hopes and struggles of residents of New York City's Washington Heights.
Interactive Timeline: Critical moments that led to social justice movement
A FOX 11 documentary series looks back at the critical moments that led to social justice movement.
A FOX 11 documentary series looks back at the critical moments that led to social justice movement.
Support of same-sex marriage in US reaches all-time high, poll finds
U.S. support for same-sex marriage has reached an all-time high, Gallup said. And for the first time, a majority of Republicans are also in favor.
U.S. support for same-sex marriage has reached an all-time high, Gallup said. And for the first time, a majority of Republicans are also in favor.
Possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims' remains being excavated
Workers have begun excavating remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims.
Workers have begun excavating remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims.
Children are aware of race and racism, Sesame Workshop survey says
The Sesame Workshop conducted a study that showed that kids are much more aware of race and racism than we give them credit for.
The Sesame Workshop conducted a study that showed that kids are much more aware of race and racism than we give them credit for.
Cafe tagged with anti-Semitic hate speech; hate crimes on the rise in San Francisco
A popular cafe in San Francisco's Mission District was tagged with anti-Semitic hate speech. It’s another example of the growing number of hate-related cases happening in the city.
A popular cafe in San Francisco's Mission District was tagged with anti-Semitic hate speech. It’s another example of the growing number of hate-related cases happening in the city.
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Breonna Taylor mural unveiled in Louisville ahead of her birthday weekend
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Want to know more about the rainbow colors? Here's a guide to Pride flag symbolism
The rainbow flag is known around the world as a symbol of LGBTQ Pride. But there are also multiple variations representing different queer communities that you may not be familiar with.
The rainbow flag is known around the world as a symbol of LGBTQ Pride. But there are also multiple variations representing different queer communities that you may not be familiar with.
Creators of the play 'Pass Over' eager to hit Broadway
The play "Pass Over" is sure to provoke post-performance discussions about the ongoing fight for civil rights unlike anything seen as of late on Broadway.
The play "Pass Over" is sure to provoke post-performance discussions about the ongoing fight for civil rights unlike anything seen as of late on Broadway.