NFL shares Pride-themed logo, says it stands with LGBTQ+ community
The NFL says it stands with the LGBTQ+ community in honor of Pride Month 2021 and shared its famed logo in rainbow colors.
Gov. DeSantis criticized for LGBTQ vetoes
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday slashed $900,000 in funding for programs that serve LGBTQ people in Central Florida, including a program that provides mental health services to survivors and family members of victims of the Pulse nightclub mass shooting.
Scholarship fund established for descendants of Ocoee Massacre victims
It is a dark and often-overlooked chapter in Florida’s past; 100 years ago, the largest incident of voting day violence in U.S. history took place not far from Tampa Bay.
NFL pledges to halt the use of 'race-norming,' review Black claims
The NFL on Wednesday pledged to halt the use of "race-norming" — which assumed Black players started out with lower cognitive functioning — in the $1 billion settlement of brain injury claims and review past scores for any potential race bias.
San Francisco Giants 1st MLB team to wear Pride colors on the field
The team announced players will be wearing caps on Saturday featuring the SF logo in Pride colors, as well as a Pride patch on the right sleeve of their jerseys.
DeSantis signs bill on transgender athletes into law
Speaking at a private school in Jacksonville on the first day of Pride Month, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a wide-ranging education bill that includes a ban on transgender females participating on girls’ and women’s high-school and college sports teams.
Florida's transgender athletics law 'pits children against each other,' activists say
The governor says the new law is aimed at protecting girls and women’s sports, but protesters believe the law does nothing more than hurt an already marginalized group.
Biden commemorates Tulsa Massacre 100th anniversary
During the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, President Joe Biden announced he has tapped Vice President Kamala Harris to lead efforts in stricter voter protection as well as pushing for police reform.
Biden proclaims June as “LGBTQ+ Pride Month,” expounding its creation and history
Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies celebrate what has become “Pride Month,” which started in the aftermath of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 years ago, a White mob torched 'Black Wall Street' and slaughtered Black residents
This May 31 and June 1 will mark 100 years since the Tulsa Race Massacre. A White mob stormed a Black neighborhood in Tulsa’s Greenwood District – leaving an estimated 300 people dead. Scholars have called it "the single worst incident of racial violence in American history."
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history as first openly gay woman to deliver White House press briefing
Karine Jean-Pierre is also only the second Black woman in history to take on the role of principal deputy press secretary.
Demonstrators gather in Orlando to support Jewish community
It was just one of several demonstrations that have taken place throughout the state after days of unrest in Israel and the Gaza strip.
Biden to host George Floyd’s family at White House on Tuesday
President Joe Biden will host George Floyd’s family at the White House Tuesday to mark the first anniversary of his death at the hands of a white Minneapolis police officer.
Demi Lovato comes out as non-binary
Demi Lovato revealed on their podcast "4D with Demi Lovato" that they have come out as non-binary and will be using they/them pronouns.
House OKs bill to combat hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Congress has passed legislation aimed at combating hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
AAPI Heritage Month: Trailblazers that left lasting impacts in US history
Celebrate some of the trailblazing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who made lasting impacts on U.S. history during AAPI Heritage Month.
'Not Your Model Minority' t-shirts make big statement during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
As attacks against Asian Americans are happening nationwide, some former UCF students have created t-shirts to educate others.
BLM plaza paved over due to planned maintenance; no date given for repainting
The Black Lives Matter mural painted along 16th Street, known as Black Lives Matter Plaza, has been paved over due to planned work by Pepco and a date for repainting the mural has not been given by D.C. officials.
US restores gay and transgender health protections in reversal of Trump-era policy
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
Starbucks considering leaving Facebook over hateful comments: report
Coffee chain is reported to be considering leaving the platform over comments left on posts about social justice issues.