Jury awards $125M to woman with Down syndrome in Walmart discrimination case
A jury awarded $125 million to a former Walmart employee who claimed she was fired because she has Down syndrome.
A jury awarded $125 million to a former Walmart employee who claimed she was fired because she has Down syndrome.
Man on receiving end of viral racist rant, Mount Laurel police chief speak out
The man in the viral video on the receiving end of another man's racist rant and Mount Laurel's police chief speak out regarding the incident caught on camera.
The man in the viral video on the receiving end of another man's racist rant and Mount Laurel's police chief speak out regarding the incident caught on camera.
Charlottesville takes down Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue after Confederate removals
A Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue was removed in Charlottesville, the last of the city’s controversial monuments taken down over the weekend.
A Lewis, Clark and Sacagawea statue was removed in Charlottesville, the last of the city’s controversial monuments taken down over the weekend.
Mount Laurel man seen in video hurling racial slurs taken into custody after day-long protest
A racist rant in a quiet South Jersey neighborhood is going viral. It shows a man hurling racial epithets at his neighbor. Monday, a crowd gathered outside the man’s house, in protest.
A racist rant in a quiet South Jersey neighborhood is going viral. It shows a man hurling racial epithets at his neighbor. Monday, a crowd gathered outside the man’s house, in protest.
NJ mayor calls for federal hate crime investigation after viral racist rant
The mayor of Mount Laurel, New Jersey is calling for a federal hate crime investigation into Edward Mathews' racist rant and encounter with neighbors that went viral on social media and resulted in his arrest.
The mayor of Mount Laurel, New Jersey is calling for a federal hate crime investigation into Edward Mathews' racist rant and encounter with neighbors that went viral on social media and resulted in his arrest.
Rev. Al Sharpton eulogizes Arkansas teen killed by deputy
The Rev. Al Sharpton and attorneys for George Floyd’s family have joined family and friends in mourning a White Arkansas teenager shot dead by a sheriff's deputy.
The Rev. Al Sharpton and attorneys for George Floyd’s family have joined family and friends in mourning a White Arkansas teenager shot dead by a sheriff's deputy.
Woman faces hate crime charge for Manhattan hotel confrontation
Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in court in Manhattan via videoconference on charges including unlawful imprisonment as a hate crime in connection with a confrontation with a Black teen at a hotel.
Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in court in Manhattan via videoconference on charges including unlawful imprisonment as a hate crime in connection with a confrontation with a Black teen at a hotel.
California bans government travel to 5 additional states due to new anti-LGBTQ+ laws
California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
California is restricting state-funded government travel to Arkansas, Florida, Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia as a "result of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation recently enacted in each state," California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday.
Biden praises pro athletes Carl Nassib, Kumi Yokoyama for coming out
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
President Joe Biden said he’s "proud” of athletes Carl Nassib and Kumi Yokoyama, who both recently announced that they’re part of the LGBTQ community.
Transgender weightlifter selected to compete at Tokyo Olympics
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard from New Zealand will be the first transgender athlete to ever compete at an Olympic Games.
'We were in shock': Florida couple fined for displaying small gay pride flag
A Florida couple was fined by a homeowner's association for displaying a small gay pride flag in the front yard of their home.
A Florida couple was fined by a homeowner's association for displaying a small gay pride flag in the front yard of their home.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Our Race Reality: Black Moms Matter
Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women, according to the CDC. FOX 29?s Shaina Humphries explores why Black women are disproportionately dying this way and what mothers can do to protect themselves and their babies.
Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than White women, according to the CDC. FOX 29?s Shaina Humphries explores why Black women are disproportionately dying this way and what mothers can do to protect themselves and their babies.
Juneteenth set to become federal holiday after House OKs bill
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
The House passed a bill Wednesday that would make Juneteenth, or June 19th, a federal holiday.
Title IX protection extends to LGBTQ+ students, Education Department says
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice of interpretation Wednesday explaining that it will enforce Title IX’s discrimination prohibitions to protect students.
Philadelphia releases report detailing reform surrounding police brutality, racial inequities
On Tuesday, the City of Philadelphia released its one-year progress report detailing enhancements it made in the aftermath of widespread activism around police brutality and racial inequities.
On Tuesday, the City of Philadelphia released its one-year progress report detailing enhancements it made in the aftermath of widespread activism around police brutality and racial inequities.
'Rainbow Washing:' A disturbing trend of using rainbow symbols when practices are not LGBT friendly
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
It’s not uncommon to see the symbol of Pride – a rainbow flag or the colors of the rainbow – prominently displayed. And some critics say that’s creating another problem.
Pride Month in Philadelphia: Why 2021 may mean more than past years
After a pandemic and more than a year of isolation, Pride Month 2021 may mean more to the LGBTQ+ community than years past. FOX 29's Bill Anderson takes a closer look at how Philadelphia is going above and beyond in the name of inclusivity this June.
After a pandemic and more than a year of isolation, Pride Month 2021 may mean more to the LGBTQ+ community than years past. FOX 29's Bill Anderson takes a closer look at how Philadelphia is going above and beyond in the name of inclusivity this June.
Middle school drops Confederate soldier’s name to take NASA’s Katherine Johnson’s
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
A Virginia school board held a naming ceremony where they removed the name of a Confederate soldier from a middle school and replaced it with Katherine Johnson — the NASA legend.
Breonna Taylor mural unveiled in Louisville ahead of her birthday weekend
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.
Breonna Taylor would have turned 28 on June 5. A Louisville councilwoman and a nonprofit revealed a mural in her honor Friday, and several other events are planned around the city.