Judge blocks Trump’s executive order banning federal support for DEI programs
A federal judge found the executive order likely violates free-speech rights and granted an injunction blocking it as a lawsuit plays out.
Advocates concerned Texas lawsuit targeting transgender protections could lead to end of Section 504
A lawsuit from 17 states against adding gender dysphoria as a protected disability has advocates of other disabilities worried.
Judge tells agencies to restore public health websites removed under Trump order
A federal judge has told government agencies to restore public access to health-related webpages and datasets they removed to comply with an executive order by President Donald Trump.
Google Calendar update removes Black History Month, Pride Month
Google Calendar has removed references to Black History Month, Pride Month, saying the manual additions were not sustainable.
Trump moves to reshape Kennedy Center, vows to end drag shows
President Donald Trump announced his plans to remove multiple members of the Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees Friday, including Chairman David M. Rubenstein.
NCAA: Women's sports now only for student-athletes assigned female at birth
NCAA's policy change comes after President Donald Trump signed an executive order intended to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s sports.
Judge rules in favor of 3 transgender women who don't want to be placed in men's prisons
A federal judge has ruled in favor of three transgender women who asked not to be transferred to male prisons across the country, saying they will face harm, humiliation and possible sexual assault, which they have suffered in the past.
Dallas Holocaust Museum founder's legacy memorialized with street-topper signs
Max Glauben left a lasting legacy in North Texas. As a founding member of the Dallas museum, it only seemed fitting that he should be honored by the city of Dallas on Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Department of Veterans Affairs says 60 DEI employees put on leave
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday that it has completed its initial implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating an end to diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the federal government.
Tuskegee Airmen videos restored after DEI rollback
The Air Force has edited and restored training materials referring to the Tuskegee Airmen after a temporary delay to meet Trump’s rollback of DEI initiatives.
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors spotlighted on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz was widely acknowledged Monday as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.
Tuskegee Airmen videos removed from Air Force training under Trump DEI rollback
The Air Force has removed training courses for service members that included historical videos of Black Tuskegee Airmen and female World War II pilots to comply with Trump’s DEI ban.
Target rolls back its DEI goals following Trump’s executive order
Target has now joined a growing list of companies scaling back its diversity, equity and inclusion programs following President Donald Trump’s executive order.
McDonald's becomes latest company to roll back DEI goals
McDonald’s is revising its diversity goals and policies following a Supreme Court decision and shifting political dynamics.
List: Companies that have recently rolled back DEI policies
A number of major corporations rolled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion policies amid public pressure and criticism from some conservative activists.
Walmart to roll back its DEI policies
Walmart has become the latest – and the largest company – to announce it will be rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
FBI investigating racist text messages sent to North Texans
Racist text messages referencing slavery have raised alarms across the country. Now the FBI and agents in Dallas are looking into the source of the spam aimed at Black Americans.
TCU unveils "The Portrait Project" honoring former slaves who helped form university
There are no confirmed images but plenty of documented references about husband and wife Charley and Kate Thorpe, former slaves who became trusted workers who compassionately helped form what we know today as TCU. The Thorps were never recognized — until now.
Biden to apologize to Native Americans for Indian boarding school policy
From 1819 to 1969, some 18,000 Native American children were taken from their parents and forced to attend U.S. boarding schools. Nearly 1,000 children died.
Tools and Tiaras' teaching trade skills to girls
Tools and Tiaras is a nonprofit on a mission to change the stigma about working in skilled trades, especially when it comes to girls.