Black woman reports getting cup with 'monkey' printed as customer's name at Maryland Starbucks
A Starbuck employee is suspended, and an investigation is underway after a Maryland woman reported that the word "monkey" was printed as the customer's name on her cup.
Houston chiropractor accused of sending racist, threatening messages to Black patient
FOX 26’s Gabby Hart has been digging into accusations made of racist messages sent to a patient by a chiropractor. She tells us what happened after confronting him at his office.
Anti-LGBTQIA+ protestors show up outside of Drag Bingo event at a church in Katy
Shouts from both sides of Morton Ranch Road could be heard by drivers passing by Saturday. The event was a fundraiser for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Plano woman who went on racist tirade against Indians sued by victim
Esmeralda Upton was captured on video hurling racist insults at a group of Indian American women is facing a lawsuit.
Texas nonprofit, Children at Risk, highlights racial inequities in schools
"Data shows disproportionate over-representation of students of color funneled into the juvenile justice system," said Vicky Sullivan with Texas Appleseed.
Katy ISD students heard making monkey sounds to other students during volleyball game: video
A concerned mother is demanding action from Katy ISD after her daughter was the victim of alleged racist taunting during a volleyball game.
Families of loved ones shot, killed by police speak out during Jay Z's Social Justice Summit in NYC
Eric Garner's mother, Antwon Rose's mother and Anthony Crutcher's sister were all in attendance at Jay Z's Roc Nation's Social Justice Conference in New York City. Together, Isiah was able to talk about what the summit meant for them.
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.
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.
Juneteenth Celebration kicks off at Emancipation Park, commemorates 150th anniversary
Houston's Emancipation Park hosted a two-day major two-day Juneteenth celebration to commemorate its 150-year anniversary.
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.
Drag shows in Houston open for families as one Texas lawmaker is drafting possible legal ban
Last weekend, cell phone video surfaced of kids inside a Dallas bar with their families for a drag performance. The children are on camera dancing with and tipping the entertainers.
New community mural honoring Asian-American, Pacific Heritage unveiled in Houston's Asiatown
A new reason to visit Houston's Asiatown was unveiled Saturday. A Vietnamese non-profit teamed up with a local artist to honor Asian-American and Pacific Islander heritage through the area's first community mural.
'We can still love each other,' first LGBTQIA+ Mosque to be opened in Houston
Erum Rani, a Muslim LGBTQIA+ activist in short order tells FOX 26, will be opening the first affirming mosque in Houston, a dream she’s been working on for a few years.
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.
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.
Study: Black girls viewed as less innocent than their white peers
A recent study shows that Black girls are viewed as less innocent than their white peers.
Asian Justice Movement holds event in Houston on one-year anniversary of Atlanta Spa shootings
The Asian-American Bar Association, along with the Asian Justice Movement, held a remembrance at Discovery Green. It's called ‘Break the Silence.’
United Airlines Captain from Houston now mentoring and teaching future minority pilots
When Captain Corey Shepard was young, he says as a Black man, he never imagined becoming a pilot. Now, he's celebrating 16 years as a pilot for United Airlines.
Texas Dems calling for state committee member to resign amid alleged racist remarks
Dr. Nancy Nichols, a Chair on the State Democratic Executive Committee, wrote in the chat section of a Zoom meeting that she was, “held on the chocolate side of town and the Trumpers drove around but kept a distance. I believe they were afraid to get out. Good."