Hagerty High student pushing for gender equality with Seminole County school dress code
Hagerty High School senior Julia Squiterri is pushing for change in the Seminole County School District.
Texas judge blocks investigations into parents of trans children
A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
Disney CEO Bob Chapek takes public stance against 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek has taken a public stance on Florida's so-called “Don't Say Gay” bill after much scrutiny and backlash from Disney employees.
Florida Senate poised to pass gender identity, sexual orientation bill
The Florida Senate is on the brink of passing an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as protesters flocked to the Capitol to decry what critics have labeled the “don’t say gay” bill.
Florida students stage walkouts in protest of 'Don't Say Gay' bill
Students across Florida staged walkouts on Thursday to protest what has been labeled by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill that prohibits LGBTQ-related topics in kindergarten to third-grade curricula.
Critics of 'Don't Say Gay' bill worry it is too broad
House Bill 1557, what many are calling the “Don’t Say Gay" bill, has passed through the Florida House.
Florida House backs schools bill on sexual orientation, gender identity
The Florida House on Thursday passed an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as Republicans disputed a "don't say gay" moniker that critics gave the bill.
Florida House set to vote on controversial 'Don’t Say Gay' bill as early as Thursday
Florida lawmakers debated and proposed changes to what has been called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill on Tuesday.
Amendment to 'Don't Say Gay' bill would require schools to out LGBTQ students
As legislation many are calling the "Don’t Say Gay" bill progresses through the Florida Legislature, the bill's sponsor has introduced a new amendment to what is already a controversial proposal.
NASCAR: Jusan Hamilton becomes 1st Black Daytona 500 race director
Jusan Hamilton is set to become the first Black race director in Daytona 500 history.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in Florida Legislature
What many are calling the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill is making progress through Florida’s Legislature.
Public, NAACP urge Volusia schools to continue Black history education amid critical race theory ban
February marks Black History Month – the first since Florida banned critical race theory in classrooms. Now some fear Black History Month will also be erased.
This MLK Day comes with calls for progress on voting rights
Dr. King's children fear new voting laws enacted since the 2020 election are stripping away the very rights their father fought to attain.
'A Doll Like Me': Helping children with disabilities feel seen through personalized dolls
The doll maker behind “A Doll Like Me” makes dolls for children who don't see themselves on store shelves. The dolls resemble their owners: children with a variety of disabilities, so that every child feels seen.
Derek Chauvin pleads guilty to violating George Floyd's civil rights
Derek Chauvin has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he violated George Floyd's constitutional rights.
Groups slam Florida over removal of anti-bullying resource for LGBTQ students
Advocacy groups are criticizing the Florida Department of Education for removing an anti-bullying webpage from its site, saying the decision will harm LGBTQ students.
Florida law school creates Ben Crump social justice center
Benjamin Crump has represented the families of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and Breonna Taylor.
Racism is a 'public health threat,' Biden says in new HIV/AIDS strategy
In its new HIV/AIDS strategy released Wednesday on the annual commemoration of World AIDS Day, the Biden administration is calling racism “a public health threat” that must be fully recognized as the world looks to end the epidemic.
Santa gets a boyfriend in Norway postal service Christmas ad
The commercial, titled, “When Harry Met Santa,” celebrates 50 years since the country decriminalized homosexuality.
Florida judge approves motion to dismiss 'Groveland Four' convictions
The names of four African American men could be cleared as a hearing will be held on a motion to remove the guilty verdicts and indictments from the ‘Groveland Four.’