Adaptive sailing program opens up lake of opportunities for the physically impaired

The Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Program offers people with disabilities the opportunity to experience the beauty and challenge of sailing on Lake Michigan.

West Side United addresses health disparities at annual convention

"Building wealth to increase health" was the theme of Tuesday’s panel at West Side Union’s annual community convention.

Happy Apple Pie Shop in Oak Park bakes inclusion into its culture

Approximately 6.5 million people in the United States have an intellectual disability. Of that number, just over 19 percent have a job. With that in mind, parents in Oak Park baked up an idea that’s as sweet as pie.

Tech company with 'whites only' job ad settles discrimination claims

Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company in Ashburn, Virginia, will pay a $38,500 settlement after posting a job ad in March 2023 seeking "Only Born US Citizens (White)."

Blind customer kicked out of restaurant over guide dog; video goes viral

A Seattle man detailed what he experienced with his guide dog in an Instagram video that gained tons of views and reactions on social media.

Black Kitchen Initiative fueling growth for Chicago restaurants

FOX 32 Chicago continues its celebration of Black History Month with a look at one local program that’s promoting equity in the restaurant industry.

Black History Month 2024 theme: African Americans’ influence on the arts in the US

This year’s theme highlights the influence Black artists have had on visual and performing arts, as well as literature, fashion, music, film, and much more.

Supreme Court declines to intervene in transgender bathroom debate

The Supreme Court on Tuesday passed up a chance to intervene in the debate over bathrooms for transgender students, rejecting an appeal from an Indiana public school district.

Here are 5 things to know about MLK Jr. and the legacy of the civil rights icon

Dive into the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Explore his journey from challenging segregation to advocating for justice and equality.

Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis

The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.

Moscow gay bars raided by police after Supreme Court decision deeming LGBTQ+ movement 'extremist'

Russian security forces raided gay clubs and bars across Moscow Friday night, less than 48 hours after the country’s top court banned what it called the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an extremist organization.

Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation

A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.

O'Shae Sibley latest: High school student charged with hate-motivated murder

O'Shae Sibley was stabbed to death at a New York City gas station during a confrontation at one of the pumps, where Sibley was dancing with friends to a Beyoncé song.