BLM says it will soon file IRS document about mansion, financial disclosures

The Black Lives Matter organization is responding to questions raised by charity monitoring groups and media outlets about how millions of dollars in donations have been spent and the purchase of a $6 million home.

Minneapolis police, city violated civil rights law, state concludes

The Minneapolis Police Department engaged in a pattern of race discrimination, violating state civil rights law, an investigation found.

State of Black America being called "grim," according to National Urban League

The Urban League says the wealth disparity has gotten wider since the civil rights days with the average Black household income at less than $44,000 a year compared to just under $70,000 for Whites.

Jewish-owned bakery showing 'sweet' support to Houston's Muslim community for Ramadan

As Ramadan celebrations kick off around the world, a Jewish-owned bakery in southwest Houston is showing love and support to the city's Muslim community during the holy month with Ramadan butter cookies.

Houston city leaders, law enforcement ready for Ramadan 2022 amid dwindling COVID-19 cases

As Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, FOX 26 spoke with Houston City Councilmember Letitia Plummer and HPD's South Asian and Middle Eastern Community Liasion to see how they're gearing up.

Houston mayor unveils new plaza dedicated to memory of Joe Campos Torres

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will unveil a new trail, park, and plaza to honor the Vietnam-war veteran who was beaten to death by HPD officers in 1977, which set off riots and led HPD to set up its Internal Affairs Divison.

Ramadan 2022: 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. We consulted a religious leader and a doctor to answer commonly asked questions about the celebrations.

Bellaire HS baseball coach called out for alleged racism against another team

Activists say a baseball game turned into a "near racial brawl" after Bellaire High School students made monkey sounds and yelled, "we got bananas!" when an African American player came to pitch.

100-year-old rule banning jazz in New Orleans schools may finally be reversed

During Carnival season, flocks of marching bands parade through the city streets even though jazz music and dancing has been banned in New Orleans public schools for almost a century.

Houston women working in construction breaking barriers, rebuilding homes

A group of local women put on their hard hats to help rebuild a South Park home while busting misconceptions in a non-traditional industry.

Trayvon Martin: Teen’s death 10 years later changes nation

The killing of Trayvon Martin still reverberates 10 years later — in protest, in partisanship, in racial reckoning and reactionary response, in social justice and social media.

How Muhammad Ali, African American Muslims established Houston’s most historic mosque

In January 1978, a former Christian Science church on Third Ward, was purchased and turned into Houston Masjid Al-Islam with funds donated by late heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali and his manager, Jabir (Herbert) Muhammad.

Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, accuses league of racist hiring practices

Fired Miami Dolphins Coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams Tuesday, saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a plantation.