Black Students Are in Crisis. These School Leaders Are Helping
Black female superintendents are putting in work to create safe and nurturing school environments that help kids thrive. The COVID-19 pandemic may be fading in the rearview mirror for many, but the “new normal” introduced (or exposed) several…
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Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott saying university executive order violates free speech
By Sejal Govindarao, The Texas Tribune “Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott saying university executive order violates free speech” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them…
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Investigation Reveals More than 1,000 Unnecessary Deaths from Police Use of Non-Lethal Tactics
The investigation underscored the potential lethality of these tactics when misused, echoing the outcry sparked by the death of George Floyd in 2020. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Originally appeared in NNPA More than…
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P.J. Washington Jr. Finds Playoff Success with Dallas
By Rashad Miller LOS ANGELES – The last time the Dallas Mavericks were in the NBA Playoffs, the team made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals before being defeated by the eventual NBA Champion Golden…
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She’ll Have You at Hello
The moment you hear her voice, you’ll instantly realize that you’re in the presence of a woman living in her purpose and on purpose, committed to unapologetically chasing it every day with an unbridled passion that can best be described…
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Texans receiving federal food assistance caught in crosshairs of congressional funding fight
By Matthew Choi, The Texas Tribune Jan. 3, 2024 “Texans receiving federal food assistance caught in crosshairs of congressional funding fight” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and…
Health
American Cancer Society Launches Largest-ever Study to Probe Disparities in Cancer Outcomes for Black Women
The American Cancer Society has launched the VOICES of Black Women study to investigate the disparities in cancer survival rates among Black women, aiming to enroll over 100,000 Black women aged 25 to 55 to examine the impact…
Education
4 Lawsuits Challenging Book Bans
Nearly 4,000 books have been banned or challenged in schools across the country, and nonprofits and free-speech organizations like PEN America and the ACLU are using the courts to fight book bans and lesson restrictions.
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Vista Bank Opens First Bank in South Dallas in 30 Years, Commits to Community Engagement
Vista Bank has opened its first branch in South Dallas in 30 years, committing to investing in the community through financial literacy training, student athlete support, and office space for local organizations.
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A Dallas Watchdog and Atlanta’s North Star: James Washington was a Champion of the Black Press
James A. Washington, a dedicated journalist, editor, and publisher for over 45 years, passed away on April 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of courage, integrity, and social justice.
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Mama2Mama: Founder of Nu Standard, Autumn Yarbrough talks hair care, and the science of balancing it all
By Jess Washington, COO of Dallas Weekly I knew when I met Autumn Yarbrough at a mutual friend’s birthday party, we had to meet again. I have grown to be fond of and akin to women who are…
