Yelp will start posting 'Racist Business Alerts'
Yelp, the business review site, announced it will post alerts on the pages of businesses accused of racism. Some say it could prevent discrimination, others worry the warnings could be misused.
Transgender community facing violence
In the midst of the health and economic tolls of the pandemic, the transgender community faces another increasing threat — violence.
Yelp to start posting 'Racist Business Alerts'
Yelp, the business review site, announced it will post alerts on the pages of businesses accused of racism. Some say it could prevent discrimination, others worry the warnings could be misused. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more.
Making a difference one mural at a time
Mural of Chadwick Boseman unveiled and it was the work of a Houston artist that made it all possible. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards has more.
Houston couple leaves the country to escape racism
One Houston couple made the ultimate sacrifice and left the country to escape racism. FOX 26's Isiah Carey has more.
Transgender community facing violence
In the midst of the health and economic tolls of the pandemic, the transgender community faces another increasing threat — violence. FOX 26's Maria Salazar has more.
Teaching race and sensitivity
FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more on what the Brazoria County NAACP is doing to teach race and sensitivity.
Healing After Hate
FOX 26's Lina deFlorias spoke with a group that helps people heal from the kind of hate they spread themselves.
Loved ones remember George Floyd on his 47th birthday
"What happened was inhumane and we really miss him and we're doing what we can do to keep on fighting for this change,” adds close friend Travis Cains.
Two local pastors coming together to create change, inspire thousands
The idea is to get pastors together from all over the city to talk about the topic often ignored - race relations.
University of Houston using new methods to combat racism
FOX 26's Damali Keith has more on what the University of Houston is doing to teach others in an effort to combat racism.
Two congregations with one mission
FOX 26's Rashi Vats has more on two congregations who are working together to complete one mission.
Racism in the Military
While sexual harassment is at the forefront at Fort Hood, there is another controversial concern, race. FOX 26’s Isiah Carey traveled to Fort Hood to explore the issue of racism in the military.
FOX 26 speaks with 'Jena 6'
FOX 26’s Jonathan Martin speaks with the ‘Jena 6,’ which was another case that highlighted a broken criminal justice system. The case was long before the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Coalition working to improve our justice system
FOX 26 sat down to listen along with a coalition working to improve our justice system. Kaitlin Monte has a look at their thoughts on the data
HPD hiring 400 in new recruiting effort to attract more diverse officers
The Houston Police Department is hiring more than 400 officers and something new is in the works to attract a specific type of officer.
Grassroots organization forms to protect Black transgender women in Houston
The group put up a billboard at I-10 near Gregg Street that reads "Protect Black Trans Women."
August 1 marks beginning of National Black Business Month
August 1 marks the start of National Black Business Month, an initiative that's been running for more than 15 years.
YMCA and Reliant team up for center that combats racial inequality
The YMCA's Equity Innovation Center Powered by Reliant will have one goal, to combat racial inequality.
How you can make impactful change and become part of the solution
So how do we make real, long lasting impactful change? The task can seem daunting, but if we all do a little something, the progress is inevitability.