Utah school reverses course after 'reluctantly' letting parents opt-out of Black History Month curriculum
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
The charter school in Utah sent home an opt-out form after school officials said they received requests from parents that kids not participate in Black History Month curriculum and activities.
Colin Kaepernick billboards, mural go up around Tampa ahead of Super Bowl LV
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
A mural went up in West Tampa and multiple billboards were planted in the city as part of the former quarterback’s partnership with Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The goal is to raise awareness about police violence and systemic racism against minorities.
Black coordinators make Super Bowl history with Buccaneers
Diversity matters to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first team to reach the Super Bowl with a trio of Black assistant coaches serving as coordinators.
Diversity matters to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the first team to reach the Super Bowl with a trio of Black assistant coaches serving as coordinators.
Washington Football Team hires first Black female assistant coach in NFL history
The Washington Football Team announced on Tuesday that it has hired the first Black female assistant coach in NFL history.
The Washington Football Team announced on Tuesday that it has hired the first Black female assistant coach in NFL history.
Biden administration looks to 'speed up' efforts to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill
The Biden administration is exploring ways to expedite getting Harriet Tubman’s image on the $20 bill, an Obama-era endeavor that stalled during the Trump administration.
The Biden administration is exploring ways to expedite getting Harriet Tubman’s image on the $20 bill, an Obama-era endeavor that stalled during the Trump administration.
Biden revokes Trump report promoting 'patriotic education', disbands 1776 Commission
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
President Joe Biden revoked a recent Trump administration report that aimed to promote “patriotic education” in schools but that historians mocked and rejected as political propaganda.
Biden promises on Day One to reinstate rule protecting transgender student use of bathrooms
The Trump administration revoked an Obama-era federal rule that extended protections to transgender students, allowing them to use bathrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identities.
The Trump administration revoked an Obama-era federal rule that extended protections to transgender students, allowing them to use bathrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identities.
Our Race Reality: Revisiting Small Town America
After an ugly incident, the people of Franklinville, N.J., said they were committed to change, to having the difficult discussions, and to making progress. So, did they? And are they an example for the rest of us? FOX 29's Bill Anderson has this special report.
After an ugly incident, the people of Franklinville, N.J., said they were committed to change, to having the difficult discussions, and to making progress. So, did they? And are they an example for the rest of us? FOX 29's Bill Anderson has this special report.
Symbols of hate on display amid U.S. Capitol riot
One week after the deadly Capitol Riot, FOX 29 sought to explore some of the hidden meanings of hatred that were on display during the incident.
One week after the deadly Capitol Riot, FOX 29 sought to explore some of the hidden meanings of hatred that were on display during the incident.
After Capitol riot, many point out stark contrast between treatment of BLM protesters, pro-Trump mob
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
The violent breaching of the halls of power on Capitol Hill by insurrectionists represents one of the plainest displays of a racial double standard in modern history.
Doc Rivers denounces D.C. riot: 'Could you imagine if those were all Black people'
“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would have happened,” Rivers asked following Wednesday's riots.
“I’ll say it because I don’t think a lot of people want to: Could you imagine today if those were all Black people storming the Capitol and what would have happened,” Rivers asked following Wednesday's riots.
Our Race Reality: The 2020 Difference
2020 has been like no other year in many of our lives. Faced with multiple challenges, the need to have truly difficult conversations emerged. Your FOX 29 family was moved to participate in those discussions. And, to that end, the "Our Race Reality" series got its start.
2020 has been like no other year in many of our lives. Faced with multiple challenges, the need to have truly difficult conversations emerged. Your FOX 29 family was moved to participate in those discussions. And, to that end, the "Our Race Reality" series got its start.
Boston removes statue of slave kneeling before Abraham Lincoln
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch.
A statue of Abraham Lincoln with a freed slave appearing to kneel at his feet has been removed from its downtown Boston perch.
Buying Black: Where to go to support Black communities
The Movement Philly is located at 7133 Germantown Avenue and acts as three businesses in one.
The Movement Philly is located at 7133 Germantown Avenue and acts as three businesses in one.
Our Race Reality: Healing A Nation
With an ongoing pandemic, civil unrest, and political and economic struggles, 2020 has been challenging, to say the least. We wanted to talk to some of the newsmakers and find out what this year meant to them, and what they hope 2021 can be. FOX 29's Bill Anderson has this report.
With an ongoing pandemic, civil unrest, and political and economic struggles, 2020 has been challenging, to say the least. We wanted to talk to some of the newsmakers and find out what this year meant to them, and what they hope 2021 can be. FOX 29's Bill Anderson has this report.
'Serving up sweet justice:' Ben & Jerry's releases flavor for Colin Kaepernick
All of the proceeds will go to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights campaign.
All of the proceeds will go to Colin Kaepernick's Know Your Rights campaign.
Local organization helps women of color excel in tech industry
Founder of Philly Tech Sistas Ashley Turner joins Good Day Weekend.
Founder of Philly Tech Sistas Ashley Turner joins Good Day Weekend.
Our Race Reality: A Portrait for Justice
An emotional and inspirational look at how artists are expressing the feelings of millions through their paintings, sculpture and music. FOX 29's Alex Holley and Photojournalist Mike Greenidge have this special report.
An emotional and inspirational look at how artists are expressing the feelings of millions through their paintings, sculpture and music. FOX 29's Alex Holley and Photojournalist Mike Greenidge have this special report.
‘Racism sickens me’: Louisville mayor declares racism a public health crisis
Fischer announced several actions he would take immediately to help dismantle systemic racism, which include the recruiting of police officers of color and addressing the Black pay gap.
Fischer announced several actions he would take immediately to help dismantle systemic racism, which include the recruiting of police officers of color and addressing the Black pay gap.
US women's national soccer team settles inequity claim
U.S. women's national team players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled their long-running lawsuit over inequitable working conditions with the men's team while leaving their dispute over unequal pay for additional litigation.
U.S. women's national team players and the U.S. Soccer Federation settled their long-running lawsuit over inequitable working conditions with the men's team while leaving their dispute over unequal pay for additional litigation.