March on Washington: Masses gather on National Mall to commemorate 60th anniversary
Thousands converged on the National Mall on Saturday for the 60th anniversary of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s March on Washington.
NJ bill will require schools to offer free menstrual products for grades 6-12
Under the bill, school districts are required to ensure that students in schools with students from grade six through 12 have access to free menstrual products in at least half of the female and gender-neutral bathrooms.
MLK’s dream for America among stars of 60th anniversary of 1963 March on Washington
As the nation commemorates the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I Have a Dream" speech continues to resonate and inspire renewed efforts toward achieving the dream of equality for all.
Man convicted of attempted murder for taunting BLM protesters with bladed glove
Cavalluzzi faces up to 25 years to life in prison for each of the attempted murder charges when he is sentenced in October.
Amid indictments, Trump's attacks on prosecutors build on history of using 'coded' language around race
Other modern public figures have used coded language around race, but few at Trump's level have shown such a consistent pattern of deploying racist language and tropes.
Brooklyn teen arraigned for fatal stabbing of dancer O’Shae Sibley in hate crime case
He was ordered held without bail and to return to court on October 10, 2023. If convicted of the top count he faces a minimum of 20 years to life and a maximum of 25 years to life.
Teen suspect charged with hate crime murder of O’Shae Sibley to appear in court
The suspect will be arraigned Friday on the charge of second-degree murder as a hate crime. If convicted, the suspect could face a minimum of 20 years in prison and maximum of 25 years to life.
How one NYC non-profit is creating job opportunities for the disabled
AHRC New York City is advocating for individuals with disabilities to lead fully rounded lives by helping them find opportunities in the job market.
Ne-Yo reverses 'publicist's' apology for comments against allowing kids to transition: 'This is how I FEEL'
Pop and R&B sensation Ne-Yo appeared to reverse course for a second time regarding his stance on children receiving gender transition treatments.
Henrietta Lacks' family reaches settlement with medical company that profited from her cells
Henrietta Lacks' cancer cells changed the course of modern medicine after they were taken from her without consent or knowledge. The cells were the first living human cells to ever survive and multiply outside the body.
A look at how many transgender, intersex people live in the US amid new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.
For Emmett Till's family, national monument declaration cements his inclusion in American story
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will be located across three sites in Illinois and Mississippi and will be federally protected places.
9-Man volleyball tournament in NYC highlights cultural significance
This weekend, New York plays host to the NYMini tournament, a tune-up for the big dance
NYC women travel to Seneca Falls for to commemorate Women's Rights Movement
This weekend marks the 175th anniversary of the groundbreaking first women's rights convention at the Wesleyan Chapel in Seneca Falls.
Rev. Jesse Jackson steps down as leader of civil rights group founded in 1971
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who is 81, is stepping down as president from the civil rights group he founded more than 50 years ago, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Black Lives Matter movement marks 10 years of activism, continues push to defund the police
This weekend, national organizations and local organizers across the nation have planned events to mark 10 years of Black Lives Matter.
NYC school officials say Hasidic community fails to teach students in core subjects
The schools that failed to provide the necessary instruction must draft a remediation plan and have as long as two years to put it in place.
FOX 5 Film: A celebration of Caribbean Heritage Month
This month, New York made it official, recognizing June as Caribbean-American Heritage month. In a new special, FOX 5 NY takes an in-depth look at the contributions made by this vast and diverse community to New York City.
Civil rights icon James Meredith turns 90, says religion can help reduce crime
Leading up to his 90th birthday Sunday, the civil rights icon urged people to obey the Ten Commandments to reduce crime, saying older generations should lead.
Brooklyn festival honors, highlights Caribbean heritage
The representation was on full display Sunday throughout the heart of Brooklyn for the Tropical Fete Carnival Festival.