MLK holiday weekend to feature tributes, commitments to race equity
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Some notable events include a civil rights training summit for youth and adults, a statue unveiling in Boston, a symposium on police brutality in Ohio, and community service projects nationwide.
Letters sent to Orange County parents addressing gender neutral bathrooms in schools
Orange County parents have been receiving letters, talking about which bathrooms are gender neutral and which are 'biological sex at birth' bathrooms. S
Orange County parents have been receiving letters, talking about which bathrooms are gender neutral and which are 'biological sex at birth' bathrooms. S
Grandpa wears makeup in viral J&B Whisky commercial with a message
Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.
Spoiler alert! Tissues may come in handy for this Christmas ad from J&B Whisky’s latest campaign, which features a makeup-wearing grandfather and an unexpected twist.
Biden signs gay marriage bill at White House ceremony
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
President Joe Biden signed gay marriage legislation into law Tuesday before a crowd of thousands, a ceremony that reflected growing acceptance of same-sex unions.
LGBTQ support guides in Florida schools face scrutiny
The State Board of Education is slated this week to scrutinize LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students in 10 school districts, as state officials question whether they are violating a law known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights" and other measures.
The State Board of Education is slated this week to scrutinize LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students in 10 school districts, as state officials question whether they are violating a law known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights" and other measures.
Supreme Court justices spar in latest clash of religion and gay rights
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
The Supreme Court on Monday heard the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples.
Dak Prescott on Jerry Jones desegregation protest photo: 'I believe in grace and change'
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott addressed the recently-surfaced photo of a young Jones at a desegregation protest in Little Rock in 1957.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott addressed the recently-surfaced photo of a young Jones at a desegregation protest in Little Rock in 1957.
Founder of UCF DeVos Program Richard Lapchick to tweet weekly examples of racism in sports
The founder of the institute that examines diversity in sports is taking to Twitter to highlight weekly examples of racism in sports and elsewhere.
The founder of the institute that examines diversity in sports is taking to Twitter to highlight weekly examples of racism in sports and elsewhere.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Russian Duma gives anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda' bill final approval
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
The bill would significantly expand restrictions on activities seen as promoting gay rights in Russia, another step in a years-long crackdown on the country's embattled LGBTQ community.
Colorado gay bar shooting suspect facing murder, hate crime charges
The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.
The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crime charges Monday, while hundreds of people gathered to honor the five people killed and 17 wounded in the attack on a venue that for decades was a sanctuary for the local LGBTQ community.
Anna May Wong to be first Asian American featured on US currency
The Anna May Wong Quarter is the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters Program. Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood.
The Anna May Wong Quarter is the fifth coin in the American Women Quarters Program. Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star in Hollywood.
Suburban high school drops 'king' and 'queen' homecoming titles
A suburban high school dropped the ‘king' and ‘queen’ titles for Homecoming this year in order to give all students the chance to be involved, the school said Monday.
A suburban high school dropped the ‘king' and ‘queen’ titles for Homecoming this year in order to give all students the chance to be involved, the school said Monday.
Vigil held for survivors of sexual abuse in LGBTQIA+ community, part of Orlando's 'Come Out With Pride' week
On Tuesday night, a vigil was held in Orlando to bring awareness to sexual violence within the LGBTQIA+ community and honor survivors of such violence. Organizers tell us these victims are often overlooked when it comes to sexual or domestic abuse.
On Tuesday night, a vigil was held in Orlando to bring awareness to sexual violence within the LGBTQIA+ community and honor survivors of such violence. Organizers tell us these victims are often overlooked when it comes to sexual or domestic abuse.
Byron Allen’s $10B discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s can move forward, judge rules
The lawsuit claims McDonald’s spends less than $5 million of its $1.6 billion annual TV advertising budget on Black-owned media.
The lawsuit claims McDonald’s spends less than $5 million of its $1.6 billion annual TV advertising budget on Black-owned media.
Cubans vote to legalize same-sex marriage
Cuban voters have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents.
Cuban voters have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents.
2022 World Cup: Captains want to wear rainbow armbands during games in Qatar
FIFA rules ban teams from bringing their own armband designs to the World Cup. The eight European teams asking FIFA to relax its rules include France, Germany, England and the Netherlands.
FIFA rules ban teams from bringing their own armband designs to the World Cup. The eight European teams asking FIFA to relax its rules include France, Germany, England and the Netherlands.
Florida mayor, state rep argue over city's upcoming pride event
The mayor of Melbourne fired back after State Representative Randy Fine said the city should pull the permit for this weekend's pride events.
The mayor of Melbourne fired back after State Representative Randy Fine said the city should pull the permit for this weekend's pride events.
Transgender beneficiaries sue Florida over Medicaid limit
Until this month, Medicaid paid for August Dekker’s testosterone treatments which allowed the transgender man from Florida’s Gulf Coast to feel like he was living in his own skin. But now he is scrambling to figure out how to pay for future treatments.
Until this month, Medicaid paid for August Dekker’s testosterone treatments which allowed the transgender man from Florida’s Gulf Coast to feel like he was living in his own skin. But now he is scrambling to figure out how to pay for future treatments.
Barbie adds Madam C.J. Walker doll to ‘Inspiring Women Series’
Madam C.J. Walker became the country’s first female millionaire after creating a successful line of hair products for African American women.
Madam C.J. Walker became the country’s first female millionaire after creating a successful line of hair products for African American women.