Mortgage company owned by Warren Buffet discriminated against Black homebuyers, DOJ says
The Justice Department alleges that employees of the company made racist comments about making loans to Black homebuyers, calling some neighborhoods “ghettos.”
Same-sex couple starts LGBTQ+ friendly wedding business, after facing discrimination
A local same-sex couple who faced discrimination while trying to plan their dream wedding started their own business to bridge the gap for other LGBTQ+ couples looking to tie the knot.
'We won't accept that': Family seen in viral Sesame Place video accuses park of discrimination
A family accusing Sesame Place of discrimination spoke publicly at a press conference in New York and called for the firing of the employee seen in the viral video with the two girls.
Sesame Place facing discrimination complaints as more videos are shared
After a video showing two children being seemingly ignored by a character at Sesame Place went viral, more videos are surfacing, sparking discrimination allegations against the Pennsylvania theme park.
Sesame Place facing backlash after woman posts video of 2 girls being ignored by theme park character
A mother is speaking out on social media after she says a theme park character at Sesame Place ignored her children and greeted others. Sesame Place has since released a statement, but the mother alleges the park is just trying to save their appearance.
US soprano, offended by blackface, pulls out of Italy opera
Angel Blue posted a note on Instagram saying she will be bowing out of “La Traviata” because the theater recently mounted another opera with performers in blackface.
Social media platforms failing to stop hate, threats against LGBTQ users, report says
The GLAAD report says that instead of protecting LGBTQ users, the companies are safeguarding information about how they respond to those attacks.
Jill Biden apologizes for calling Latino community “unique as the breakfast tacos” in San Antonio
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists said in a statement that Biden's comment demonstrated "a lack of cultural knowledge and sensitivity to the diversity of Latinos in the region."
Texas judge blocks investigations of 2 trans youth families
The ruling was the latest against the state’s efforts to label gender affirming care as child abuse.
Houston Pride draws thousands as worries grow for the future of same-sex marriage
Thousands of people flocked to Houston City Hall Saturday to celebrate Pride, and while it was a fun, positive atmosphere, many of the LGBTQIA+ community are fearful for the future of gay marriage.
Muslim actor from Texas has prayers answered starring in MCU’s Ms. Marvel
Ms. Marvel made its premiere in early June, but the excitement among fans, and even stars of the show, remains ever-present for its ability to represent a South Asian and Muslim superhero in a respectful and entertaining way.
GWU to discontinue use of Colonials moniker due to 'division,' slavery connotations
The George Washington University has announced they will discontinue the use of the Colonials moniker “given the division among the community” about it.
Houston-raised filmmaker wins prestigious award for directorial debut: Istikhara, New York
Imagine entering a career with little support but allowing yourself to let the universe take its course. Yasir Masood did just that with his film and received the 'Emerging Filmmaker Award' during the 38th Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival.
Judge temporarily blocks some Texas investigations into gender-affirming care for trans children
The state has been investigating whether parents who provide access to gender-affirming health care are committing child abuse. The temporary restraining order is part of a lawsuit filed on behalf of three families and members of PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy group.
International Festival USA in downtown Houston calls for multicultural unity
The 2022 International Festival USA, otherwise known as “The Nation’s Official Celebration of Multiculturalism and Diversity”, was held on Saturday at Discovery Green.
Wheelchair athletes from across Texas hold softball tournament in Pasadena
The weekend-long event is inclusive to both individuals with disabilities and able-bodied volunteers, and offers two-fun-filled days of softball, community engagement and disability awareness.
Houston mosque, church partner with nonprofit to give 10,000 meals to those experiencing homelessness
Members of the Dawoodi Bahoora community of Houston partnered with their neighbors at Life Path Church to pack 10,000 meals for those experiencing homelessness and in need of a hot meal for an event called: Rise Against Hunger.
Hispanics with chest pain waited longer than others in Atlanta ER, study shows
Data showed that Hispanic people waited 39% longer than people of other races or ethnicities to be taken care of by health care professionals at one busy Atlanta hospital.
US Soccer reaches milestone agreements to pay men's and women's teams equally
The U.S. Soccer Federation’s agreements make it the first in the sport to promise both sexes matching money.
What is Replacement Theory? How it's tied to modern mass shootings
In Buffalo, and across different mass shootings in recent years, Replacement Theorists have taken it upon themselves to stop people who they think are trying to ethnically replace them.