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.
Prominent Houston attorney vowing to eRace the Hate
Attorney Andrew Dao has pledged his life to speaking out against injustice.
Bystander intervention during acts of hate, abuse
Much attention has been put on identifying hate in our communities. But would you know what to do if you witnessed it first-hand? FOX 26 Anchor Kaitlin Monte spoke with a Houston non-profit who is offering training showing how bystanders of all comfort levels can help.
Houston attorney calling for an end to ignorance
With Anti-Asian hate crimes rising this past year, one prominent Houston attorney is calling for an end to the ignorance. FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with him and he shows us how he's leading through his trailblazing career.
The Sugar Land 95
A chapter of local history was unearthed in recent years with the discovery of the Sugar Land 95. FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith takes a look at how, from the grave, those lives are today playing a role in erasing hate.
Visiting George Floyd's neighborhood
FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin visited Floyd's neighborhood, which is already seeing some changes since his death.
Local business owner raising awareness to stop Asian hate by using billboard
A local business owner is doing his part to raise awareness and Stop Asian Hate. He’s put up a billboard in Bellaire that says "Hate towards one of us is hate towards all of us" in lieu of advertising for his business.
Do you know the story of Galveston's most famous resident?
He was called the Galveston Giant, was the first African American Heavyweight boxing champ and received a presidential pardon in 2018. A local museum is remembering boxing great Jack Johnson on what would've been his 143rd birthday.
George Floyd's family witnesses House pass police reform bill in Floyd's honor
The Floyd family says the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act could save lives. They hope the Senate will do the same as the House and pass the bill.
Black leaders, Houston NAACP demands renaming of 'Negrohead Lake' in Baytown
The body of water was known as "N-word Lake" before the switch in 1962. James Dixon, President of the NAACP Houston chapter wants to erase the insensitive namesake once and for all.
Black Lives Matter nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The movement has also been criticized for violence during demonstrations in the US last summer.
Houstonians come together on MLK Day to honor Dr. King with day of service
Instead of an MLK Day Parade, this year there was a Parade of Giving virtually and drive thru donations were accepted for Houstonians in need.
Inspired by civil rights great MLK, Houston students give heartfelt speeches against hate
Houston ISD 4th and 5th graders deliver powerful speeches in the MLK Oratory Competition.
Turning to faith to make it through 2020 and beyond
Radio DJ sharing the power of prayer with his listeners as more people turn to faith to make it through 2020 and beyond.
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.