Study: Black girls viewed as less innocent than their white peers
A recent study shows that Black girls are viewed as less innocent than their white peers.
Asian Justice Movement holds event in Houston on one-year anniversary of Atlanta Spa shootings
The Asian-American Bar Association, along with the Asian Justice Movement, held a remembrance at Discovery Green. It's called ‘Break the Silence.’
United Airlines Captain from Houston now mentoring and teaching future minority pilots
When Captain Corey Shepard was young, he says as a Black man, he never imagined becoming a pilot. Now, he's celebrating 16 years as a pilot for United Airlines.
Texas Dems calling for state committee member to resign amid alleged racist remarks
Dr. Nancy Nichols, a Chair on the State Democratic Executive Committee, wrote in the chat section of a Zoom meeting that she was, “held on the chocolate side of town and the Trumpers drove around but kept a distance. I believe they were afraid to get out. Good."
Hundreds of hateful fliers in Houston area neighborhoods turned over to FBI
Residents in Atascocita are the latest to receive racist fliers but one couple was determined to keep their neighbors from waking up to such hate.
'We're all in this together,' Houston mayor speaks out against anti-Asian discrimination
“We have to bear in mind that we stand against any sort of bigotry, racism, discrimination against our Asian American brothers and sisters; we're all in this together,” Mayor Turner said. “And the reality is, an attack on offense on one is an attack on offense on us all.”
Texas Synagogue Aftermath: Houston Rabbi breathes sigh of relief after hostages rescued
“When [crimes like this] happen to one of our own friends and colleagues, and not too far from home, we really shutter when we think about what the experience might be,” Rabbi David Lyon with Congregation Beth Israel - Houston explained.
ACLU files lawsuit against Magnolia ISD over 'gender-based hair' discrimination
Parents say long hair was never an issue up until this year and tell the ACLU their children have been "severely punished...and in some cases forced them out of school altogether."
Klein ISD teacher out of a job after racist slur audio recording surfaces
A Klein Independent School District theater teacher at Klein Collin High school is now out of a job after he was caught on several audio recordings speaking negatively against Hispanics, Indigenous people, and Blacks, using the N-word in class.
Houston leaders pushing for 'Slavery Remembrance Day' to be a national holiday
Congressman Al Green is gathering support to get a new nationally recognized holiday started this week: Slavery Remembrance Day.
Baylor University stirs anger and confusion as it opens the door for first LGBTQ student group
The decision to openly consider recognizing an LGBTQ group while simultaneously affirming the university's belief that marriage is between a man and a woman raised concerns among supporters and opponents who say Baylor is trying to "have its cake and eat it, too."
Houston City Hall will be lit up in rainbow colors to honor Pulse Nightclub victims
To honor the victims from that day, Houston City Hall is honoring the victims by lighting its buildings with rainbow colors Saturday evening.
Dr. Fauci says COVID-19 pandemic exposed 'undeniable effects of racism'
The immunologist who leads the COVID-19 response in the United States said Sunday that “the undeniable effects of racism” have led to unacceptable health disparities that especially hurt African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans during the pandemic.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land
The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Historic march hosted by HPD & the NAACP is uniting officers and the community like never before
A march in honor of two graduates from Yates High is bringing officers together with the community. HPD Sgt. Harold Preston and George Floyd grew up in Third Ward, both graduated from Yates and unfortunately, both were killed in 2020. Floyd was killed by a police officer and Preston was a police officer killed in the line of duty.
Hundreds gather remembering Pamela Turner, rally for officer who killed her to be convicted
A rally marking the second anniversary of the shooting death of Pamela Turner was held in Baytown where she was killed. The officer who shot her is expected back in court later this month.
Descendants of Blacks who worked at Stringfellow Orchards in the 1800's are still benefitting today
Would it surprise you to know two African Americans are calling attention to Confederate History Month? They're pointing out a story about a confederate soldier you've likely never heard before.
Senate passes bill aimed at fighting hate crimes against Asian Americans
On Thursday, the Senate passed a bill addressing hate crimes against Asian Americans.
Teaching lessons on race relations from the grave
The Sugar Land 95, 95 deceased African Americans buried more than 100 years ago by a Sugar Land school, is helping highlight history that some had no idea existed, which is shining a new light on race relations today.
Houston non-profit offering monthly training to bystanders for those who witness hate, abuse
If you witnessed hate or abuse, would you know what to do? From police brutality to the spike in anti-Asian hate crimes this past year, much attention has been put on identifying problematic behavior in the world around us. A Houston-based non-profit now offers a free monthly training on how bystanders of all comfort levels can help.