Montana GOP bars transgender lawmaker from 2023 session
Transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr was barred from participating on the House floor as Republican leaders voted Wednesday to silence her for the rest of 2023 session after she protested GOP leaders’ decision earlier in the week to silence her.
Court orders students to reveal their names after suing sorority over trans member
Six of the original seven plaintiffs complied with the order and have revealed their names to the public last week.
Barbie introduces first doll with Down syndrome
Barbie has introduced another first in the 64-year history of the toy: a new doll with Down syndrome.
Nearly 1,500 books were banned in first half of school year: Report
PEN America recorded more book bans during the fall 2022 semester than in each of the prior two semesters.
Comcast Texas pledges another million-dollar donation to bridge digital divide
“These investments are part of Comcast Texas’ ongoing commitment to provide people with the digital tools needed to succeed in this ever-connected world,” Ralph Martinez, Comcast Texas’ Regional Senior Vice President said in a press statement
All women tech-team stepping up ahead of LPGA Chevron Championship
The Chevron Championship is one of five major championships on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands. And an-all women tech team is working to keep the games available online.
Houston named 4th most diverse city in the US, according to study
If you don't know, now you do; and if you already knew, here's a friendly reminder! A recent study found Houston to be the most diverse among large cities, but 4th most diverse overall.
CVS 'gender transition' guide says employees must use preferred pronouns, can use bathroom reflecting identity
In the guidelines obtained exclusively by FOX Business, employees are told they may be entitled to a medical leave of absence "under the Family and Medical Leave Act, state law, and/or CVS Health policy."
Texas Southern University Cheer Team becomes first HBCU to win national championship
Texas Southern University's cheerleaders are usually the ones doing the cheering. However, the tables have turned and we're cheering for their historic accomplishment becoming the first HBCU cheer team to win a national title.
‘It was surreal’: Florida native becomes Vanderbilt’s first Black woman neurosurgery resident
A prestigious medical school will see its first Black woman neurosurgery resident ever.
University of Houston using Artificial Intelligence to combat food insecurity
UH says a new project funded by a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation "aims to help food pantries communicate with other pantries, food donors, and agencies while also helping to provide culturally aware and personalized food to clients."
Reparations for Black Californians could top $800 billion
It could cost California more than $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration and housing discrimination, economists have told a state panel considering reparations.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Gender pay gap in US hasn’t changed much in two decades, report finds
New analysis from Pew Research finds that despite women earning more now than they did over 30 years ago, the disparity in pay for them compared to men has been stagnant.
Ramadan 2023: What is the Islamic holy month? How is it celebrated?
Around the world, Muslims will be fasting - abstaining from food (yes, even water) from sunrise to sundown for 30 days. And we've got you covered with answers to commonly asked questions about the holy month.
San Francisco lawmakers consider funding reparations for slavery: $5 million per Black person
San Francisco could become the first major U.S. city to fund reparations for slavery and systemic racism as the idea gains traction across the country.
University of Houston Systems remove DEI policies from hiring process
The University of Houston is now the latest university in Texas that will no longer consider diversity, equity, and inclusion in its admission and hiring processes. This comes after Governor Abbott instructed state agencies to remove the consideration. FOX 26's Natalie Hee details more on the new change.
University of Houston removes diversity, inclusion statements from hiring practices
The University of Houston system announced they will no longer use DEI statements or factors in their hiring process following Governor Greg Abbott's memo making the initiatives illegal.
Native American group wins rights to 'painful' 'Crying Indian' ad
The “Crying Indian” public service announcement has been painful for some Native Americans who saw it as a trope.
White student sues Howard University for $2 million over racial discrimination
A White student at Howard University’s law school is suing the institution for racial discrimination, alleging the school created a "hostile education environment."