House committee votes to advance bill on slavery reparations
A House panel advanced a decades-long effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves by approving legislation that would create a commission to study the issue.
A House panel advanced a decades-long effort to pay reparations to the descendants of slaves by approving legislation that would create a commission to study the issue.
Bill that would create commission to study slavery reparations advances in U.S. House
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
The bill, commonly referred to as H.R. 40, was first introduced by former Michigan Congressman John Conyers back in 1989. It's been introduced into the House every year since then.
Daunte Wright shooting fallout
Mayor Mike Elliott of Brooklyn Center, Minn. on Tuesday announced the resignation of the police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright, a black man, during a traffic stop on Sunday in the Minneapolis suburb.
Mayor Mike Elliott of Brooklyn Center, Minn. on Tuesday announced the resignation of the police officer who shot and killed Daunte Wright, a black man, during a traffic stop on Sunday in the Minneapolis suburb.
NASA reveals Artemis program will land 1st person of color on the moon
NASA’s Artemis program, which is already set to send the first woman to the moon in 2024, will also send the first person of color to the moon.
NASA’s Artemis program, which is already set to send the first woman to the moon in 2024, will also send the first person of color to the moon.
City of West St. Paul tells resident to paint over Black Lives Matter mural on fence or face fines
The City of West St. Paul says a Black Lives Matter mural painted on a fence in the city has to be painted over, or the homeowners will face a fine.
The City of West St. Paul says a Black Lives Matter mural painted on a fence in the city has to be painted over, or the homeowners will face a fine.
CDC director declares racism a ‘serious public health threat’ impacting millions of Americans
On Thursday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declared racism a “serious public health threat."
On Thursday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declared racism a “serious public health threat."
Asian American experiences seen through the lens of children's books
Asian American Pacific Islander history is American history. And one way for all Americans to learn about each other's cultures is through reading.
Asian American Pacific Islander history is American history. And one way for all Americans to learn about each other's cultures is through reading.
How South Asians are redefining the American dream
South Asian Americans living in New York and across the country walk the fine line between assimilation and maintaining ancestral cultural identity.
South Asian Americans living in New York and across the country walk the fine line between assimilation and maintaining ancestral cultural identity.
Harlem's Alibi Lounge stays open; owner, landlord reach deal
Alibi owner Alexi Minko needed to come up with about $15,000 by April. And he did it. He credited the generosity of donors and his landlord.
Alibi owner Alexi Minko needed to come up with about $15,000 by April. And he did it. He credited the generosity of donors and his landlord.
Omayra Andino becomes first woman, person of color to be Tuckahoe mayor
Omayra Andino was sworn in this week as the first female, Black, and Hispanic mayor of the village.
Omayra Andino was sworn in this week as the first female, Black, and Hispanic mayor of the village.
George Floyd and the future of policing in America | Street Soldiers
FIRST ON FOX5NY.COM: The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis was the catalyst for a movement. Regardless of the outcome of the murder trial of the cop who kneeled on Floyd's neck, his death is changing policing.
FIRST ON FOX5NY.COM: The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis was the catalyst for a movement. Regardless of the outcome of the murder trial of the cop who kneeled on Floyd's neck, his death is changing policing.
Hempstead mayor calls for vaccine equality
Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. wants to be able to give Hempstead residents a heads up about pop-up vaccine clinics.
Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr. wants to be able to give Hempstead residents a heads up about pop-up vaccine clinics.
Brooklyn woman pays for cab rides for Asian New Yorkers
When some folks learned of Madeline Park's generosity in paying for people's cab rides, they donated money to her effort. After just two days, she had to stop accepting donations.
When some folks learned of Madeline Park's generosity in paying for people's cab rides, they donated money to her effort. After just two days, she had to stop accepting donations.
Arkansas governor vetoes ban on gender-confirming treatments for transgender youth
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday vetoed legislation that would have made his state the first to ban gender confirming treatments or surgery for transgender youth.
Ice skater with autism meets Scott Hamilton, his idol
Michael Carbonaro, 26, didn't speak until he was 4 when he saw ice skating on TV and told his mother that's what he wanted to do.
Michael Carbonaro, 26, didn't speak until he was 4 when he saw ice skating on TV and told his mother that's what he wanted to do.
'Light it up blue': April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day
The United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults who live with the neurodivergence.
The United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 World Autism Awareness Day to highlight the need to help improve the lives of children and adults who live with the neurodivergence.
NY state budget could cut services for the developmentally disabled
Advocates say they are afraid the upcoming New York State budget could see major cuts to programs for the developmentally disabled.
Advocates say they are afraid the upcoming New York State budget could see major cuts to programs for the developmentally disabled.
Temple Grandin's fight for advocacy and inclusion of people with autism
Scientist and activist Professor Temple Grandin speaks with FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo about her life, channeling her unique abilities are a person with high-functioning autism into a global movement of advocacy and inclusion.
Scientist and activist Professor Temple Grandin speaks with FOX 5 NY's Teresa Priolo about her life, channeling her unique abilities are a person with high-functioning autism into a global movement of advocacy and inclusion.
'Trans Day of Visibility' celebrates contributions of Transgender people
March 31 is International Trans Day of Visibility, a day celebrating the contributions of transgender people and raising awareness about the discrimination they still face.
March 31 is International Trans Day of Visibility, a day celebrating the contributions of transgender people and raising awareness about the discrimination they still face.
New York's legal marijuana marketplace will take years to develop
After reaching a deal Saturday night, New York lawmakers are planning to soon vote on a bill to make recreation pot use legal. The first dispensaries could open in about a year and a half.
After reaching a deal Saturday night, New York lawmakers are planning to soon vote on a bill to make recreation pot use legal. The first dispensaries could open in about a year and a half.