Driving Equality Law: Philadelphia bans traffic stops for minor infractions
Philadelphia's new driving equality law bars police from pulling over drivers for low-level offenses, like a broken taillight, that critics say lead to disproportionate stops of minority drivers.
Philadelphia's new driving equality law bars police from pulling over drivers for low-level offenses, like a broken taillight, that critics say lead to disproportionate stops of minority drivers.
Beverly Hills PD task force accused of targeting Black people on Rodeo Drive
Attorneys say that 89% of those arrested by the Rodeo Drive Task Force were Black and want the California Attorney General to investigate their findings. “You need to take action. There needs to be an investigation to continue to bring Black citizens forward,” Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump said.
Attorneys say that 89% of those arrested by the Rodeo Drive Task Force were Black and want the California Attorney General to investigate their findings. “You need to take action. There needs to be an investigation to continue to bring Black citizens forward,” Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump said.
'We're not moving': NE Philly dance studio seeks answers after receiving hateful message
A Black-owned dance studio in Northeast Philadelphia was subject to a hateful message Oct 16 and the owner is searching for answers as to why.
A Black-owned dance studio in Northeast Philadelphia was subject to a hateful message Oct 16 and the owner is searching for answers as to why.
Netflix employees 'walkout' in protest of new Dave Chappelle special, calling it 'transphobic'
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.
ACLU, educators file lawsuit over Oklahoma’s ban on critical race theory
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
The law, HB 1775, also prevents colleges and universities from requiring students to undergo gender or sexual diversity training.
‘We reject hatred’: George W. Bush gives remarks at Eradicate Hate Global Summit
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
The summit is held every year and began after the 2018 Tree of Life massacre in Pittsburgh which resulted in one of the largest losses of life in an anti-Semitic attack in the U.S.
Our Race Reality: Latinidad En Filadelfia
Our Race Reality celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by taking a closer look at the Latino community in Philadelphia.
Our Race Reality celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by taking a closer look at the Latino community in Philadelphia.
Lawsuit alleges federally funded foster programs discriminate against LGBTQ parents
A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children.
A newly filed lawsuit says the federal government is funding organizations that illegally discriminate against potential LGBTQ foster parents seeking to care for unaccompanied refugee children.
‘Loved and accepted just the way you are,’ Biden says on National Coming Out Day
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
The president released a statement to formally recognize National Coming Out Day, which began in 1988 to remember the anniversary of the second major National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.
Taller Puertorriqueño showcases and shares Puerto Rican culture in Fairhill
Taller Puertorriqueño has been serving the North Philadelphia and Fairhill section for decades. They recently built a brand new arts and community center.
Taller Puertorriqueño has been serving the North Philadelphia and Fairhill section for decades. They recently built a brand new arts and community center.
California to replace the word ‘alien’ from its laws
California will strike the word “alien” from its state laws, getting rid of what Gov. Gavin Newsom called “an offensive term for a human being” that has “fueled a divisive and hurtful narrative.”
California will strike the word “alien” from its state laws, getting rid of what Gov. Gavin Newsom called “an offensive term for a human being” that has “fueled a divisive and hurtful narrative.”
‘Change is Brewing’: Ben & Jerry’s unveils new flavor for racial justice
The company wants the coffee, marshmallow and fudge-flavored ice cream to represent divesting from “a racist criminal legal system” and investing in policies and organizations that support Black communities.
The company wants the coffee, marshmallow and fudge-flavored ice cream to represent divesting from “a racist criminal legal system” and investing in policies and organizations that support Black communities.
DOJ is reviewing policies on transgender inmates
A Justice Department official tells The Associated Press that the department is reviewing its policies on housing transgender inmates in the federal prison system.
A Justice Department official tells The Associated Press that the department is reviewing its policies on housing transgender inmates in the federal prison system.
Teen with autism viciously beaten by classmates on video at Howell High School
In the video, you can hear the teen with autism yell in pain as two classmates punch and kick him repeatedly - then steal his shoes. At that point, the video ends.
In the video, you can hear the teen with autism yell in pain as two classmates punch and kick him repeatedly - then steal his shoes. At that point, the video ends.
Robert E. Lee statue removed in Richmond
Virginia brought in a deconstruction crew surrounded by a heavy police presence on Wednesday to remove one of the nation's largest remaining monuments to the Confederacy, a towering statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Virginia brought in a deconstruction crew surrounded by a heavy police presence on Wednesday to remove one of the nation's largest remaining monuments to the Confederacy, a towering statue of Gen. Robert E. Lee.
Robert E. Lee statue to be removed from Richmond Wednesday
A towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is expected to come down from a place of honor in Virginia's capital city.
A towering statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee is expected to come down from a place of honor in Virginia's capital city.
Our Race Reality: Critical Race Theory
Critical Race Theory has been the subject of so much controversy and discussion. So what is it really? Will it help or hurt your child. FOX 29 takes a closer look.
Critical Race Theory has been the subject of so much controversy and discussion. So what is it really? Will it help or hurt your child. FOX 29 takes a closer look.
NFL will allow social justice phrases on helmets this season
NFL players will be able to choose from six different social justice phrases to wear on the back of their helmets for the 2021 season.
NFL players will be able to choose from six different social justice phrases to wear on the back of their helmets for the 2021 season.
7 Black men executed in 1951 rape case granted posthumous pardons
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has granted posthumous pardons to seven Black men executed in 1951 for the rape of a white woman. At the time, the case attracted pleas for mercy from around the world.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has granted posthumous pardons to seven Black men executed in 1951 for the rape of a white woman. At the time, the case attracted pleas for mercy from around the world.
Texas Legislature sends sweeping GOP voting bill to governor
The Texas Legislature sent a sweeping rewrite of the state's election laws to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, dealing a bruising defeat for Democrats after a monthslong, bitter fight over voting rights.
The Texas Legislature sent a sweeping rewrite of the state's election laws to Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday, dealing a bruising defeat for Democrats after a monthslong, bitter fight over voting rights.