Visiting George Floyd's neighborhood
FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin visited Floyd's neighborhood, which is already seeing some changes since his death.
Local business owner raising awareness to stop Asian hate by using billboard
A local business owner is doing his part to raise awareness and Stop Asian Hate. He’s put up a billboard in Bellaire that says "Hate towards one of us is hate towards all of us" in lieu of advertising for his business.
Do you know the story of Galveston's most famous resident?
He was called the Galveston Giant, was the first African American Heavyweight boxing champ and received a presidential pardon in 2018. A local museum is remembering boxing great Jack Johnson on what would've been his 143rd birthday.
George Floyd's family witnesses House pass police reform bill in Floyd's honor
The Floyd family says the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act could save lives. They hope the Senate will do the same as the House and pass the bill.
Black leaders, Houston NAACP demands renaming of 'Negrohead Lake' in Baytown
The body of water was known as "N-word Lake" before the switch in 1962. James Dixon, President of the NAACP Houston chapter wants to erase the insensitive namesake once and for all.
Black Lives Matter nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
The movement has also been criticized for violence during demonstrations in the US last summer.
Houstonians come together on MLK Day to honor Dr. King with day of service
Instead of an MLK Day Parade, this year there was a Parade of Giving virtually and drive thru donations were accepted for Houstonians in need.
Inspired by civil rights great MLK, Houston students give heartfelt speeches against hate
Houston ISD 4th and 5th graders deliver powerful speeches in the MLK Oratory Competition.
Turning to faith to make it through 2020 and beyond
Radio DJ sharing the power of prayer with his listeners as more people turn to faith to make it through 2020 and beyond.
Yelp will start posting 'Racist Business Alerts'
Yelp, the business review site, announced it will post alerts on the pages of businesses accused of racism. Some say it could prevent discrimination, others worry the warnings could be misused.
Transgender community facing violence
In the midst of the health and economic tolls of the pandemic, the transgender community faces another increasing threat — violence.
Yelp to start posting 'Racist Business Alerts'
Yelp, the business review site, announced it will post alerts on the pages of businesses accused of racism. Some say it could prevent discrimination, others worry the warnings could be misused. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more.
Making a difference one mural at a time
Mural of Chadwick Boseman unveiled and it was the work of a Houston artist that made it all possible. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards has more.
Houston couple leaves the country to escape racism
One Houston couple made the ultimate sacrifice and left the country to escape racism. FOX 26's Isiah Carey has more.
Transgender community facing violence
In the midst of the health and economic tolls of the pandemic, the transgender community faces another increasing threat — violence. FOX 26's Maria Salazar has more.
Teaching race and sensitivity
FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more on what the Brazoria County NAACP is doing to teach race and sensitivity.
Healing After Hate
FOX 26's Lina deFlorias spoke with a group that helps people heal from the kind of hate they spread themselves.
Loved ones remember George Floyd on his 47th birthday
"What happened was inhumane and we really miss him and we're doing what we can do to keep on fighting for this change,” adds close friend Travis Cains.
Two local pastors coming together to create change, inspire thousands
The idea is to get pastors together from all over the city to talk about the topic often ignored - race relations.
University of Houston using new methods to combat racism
FOX 26's Damali Keith has more on what the University of Houston is doing to teach others in an effort to combat racism.