Pasadena's youngest Latino city councilmember sworn in to office
History was made in Pasadena, where District C Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero was sworn in ahead of Wednesday's council meeting, replacing 30-year incumbent, Don Harrison.
History was made in Pasadena, where District C Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero was sworn in ahead of Wednesday's council meeting, replacing 30-year incumbent, Don Harrison.
Houston LGBTQIA+ youth homelessness on the rise, activists say
Local data shows that 25% of homeless youth in the city identify as LGBTQ-plus. Many of them are kicked out of their homes after coming out to their families.
Local data shows that 25% of homeless youth in the city identify as LGBTQ-plus. Many of them are kicked out of their homes after coming out to their families.
US launches outreach program to address Native American disappearances, killings
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the crisis has shattered the lives of victims, their families and entire tribal communities.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the crisis has shattered the lives of victims, their families and entire tribal communities.
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.
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.
Bud Light no longer America's top-selling beer as backlash continues
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
It's a milestone in Bud Light's months-long sales decline since early April, when critics who were angered by the brewer sending a commemorative can to transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney vowed to boycott the brand.
Famed Saddleback Church rejected again by Southern Baptists for having women pastors
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.
The Southern Baptist Convention has refused to welcome Saddleback Church back into its fold, rejecting an appeal by the California megachurch over its February ouster for having women pastors.
6 out of 10 Texas cities named among least LGBTQ+ friendly: study
Texas has some work to do after a recent study showed six cities were named among the least LGBTQ+ friendly.
Texas has some work to do after a recent study showed six cities were named among the least LGBTQ+ friendly.
Juneteenth Emancipation Trail Bike Ride: Houston retraces route freed slaves traveled from Galveston
The riders began at the iconic Ready Chapel A.M.E Church, where the announcement of slavery ending was first read, and would make stops along the way to see historic spots significant to African American history.
The riders began at the iconic Ready Chapel A.M.E Church, where the announcement of slavery ending was first read, and would make stops along the way to see historic spots significant to African American history.
Voices from violent civil rights era view attacks on voting rights as part of continuing struggle
With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.
With a Supreme Court decision expected on whether the Voting Rights Act will be reinforced or further eroded, people involved in the push for voting rights 60 years ago believe their struggles were worth it.
Texas named among top 10 best state for racial equality in education
The Lone Star State was also ranked 8th best with the share of adults with at least a Bachelor's degree but ranked the very best for adults with at least a high school diploma.
The Lone Star State was also ranked 8th best with the share of adults with at least a Bachelor's degree but ranked the very best for adults with at least a high school diploma.
3 out of 4 Americans support LGBTQ ad campaigns, GLAAD survey finds
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
More than half of people polled said seeing LGBTQ people in ads makes them "more comfortable with people who are different than themselves."
Female CEOS at big companies saw tumultuous year for pay
Because only 20 CEOs at the S&P 500 companies are women, changes in pay for this small group can easily skew the overall figures -- and 2022 saw a slip.
Because only 20 CEOs at the S&P 500 companies are women, changes in pay for this small group can easily skew the overall figures -- and 2022 saw a slip.
Chick-fil-A gets heat from Twitter users over diversity position
Chick-fil-A is being criticized by conservative Twitter users who say the fast-food chain is "woke." They did so while pointing to the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) page.
Chick-fil-A is being criticized by conservative Twitter users who say the fast-food chain is "woke." They did so while pointing to the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) page.
Pride Month 2023: Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown showcases LGBTQIA+ films
The films will include titles such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Everything Everywhere All At Once, She’s The Man, Set It Off, Jennifer’s Body, and more. Rooftop Cinema Club will also donate to Lambda Legal for each ticket sold.
The films will include titles such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Everything Everywhere All At Once, She’s The Man, Set It Off, Jennifer’s Body, and more. Rooftop Cinema Club will also donate to Lambda Legal for each ticket sold.
Southern accents could cost job seekers a 20% wage penalty, study finds
Another recent study says job applicants with Southern accents are the fourth most likely to change how they talk.
Another recent study says job applicants with Southern accents are the fourth most likely to change how they talk.
School district bars student from wearing Mexican-American flag sash at graduation
It's the latest dispute in the U.S. about what kind of cultural graduation attire is allowed at commencement ceremonies.
It's the latest dispute in the U.S. about what kind of cultural graduation attire is allowed at commencement ceremonies.
Friendswood ISD mom says her son has been receiving racist messages, threats for months
In a statement, Friendswood ISD said in part, “we strive to create a safe and inclusive educational setting where every student feels respected and supported. Instances of racist remarks and bullying contradict our values, and we have zero tolerance for such behavior."
In a statement, Friendswood ISD said in part, “we strive to create a safe and inclusive educational setting where every student feels respected and supported. Instances of racist remarks and bullying contradict our values, and we have zero tolerance for such behavior."
Trans girl in Mississippi misses graduation after being told to dress like boy
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
School officials told her to dress like a boy ,and a federal judge did not block the officials’ decision.
Texas legislature to exclude Transgender Women in college athletic teams
The ability of Transwomen to compete in Texas collegiate athletics was put to a key vote Wednesday at the State Capitol.
The ability of Transwomen to compete in Texas collegiate athletics was put to a key vote Wednesday at the State Capitol.
Houston-based therapist creates safe spaces with nonprofits for Black men to seek therapy
FOX 26's Sherman Desselle sits down with Femi Olukoya, a therapist who talks about some of the issues Black men and men of color face, but find hard to discuss.
FOX 26's Sherman Desselle sits down with Femi Olukoya, a therapist who talks about some of the issues Black men and men of color face, but find hard to discuss.