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Health Disparities & Inequities: COVID-19 & Beyond

According to KFF.org, an independent source for health policy research, polling, and news: Health and health care disparities refer to differences in health and health care between groups that stem from broader inequities. Furthermore, health equity generally refers to individuals…


Politics

DeSoto Councilmember Raphiel Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities’ Council on Youth, Education, and Families

Nicole Raphiel, City Councilmember, DeSoto, Texas, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Council on Youth, Education, and Families. Councilmember Raphiel was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor…


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Sports

Welcome to Swin City

Texas is more than just football, time to catch up! By Rashad Miller It’s Sunday afternoon, there’s jerseys lined up on a couple of cafeteria tables at Trinity Leadership in Cedar Hill. You hear sneakers squeaking and basketballs…


Arts & Culture

#IfThenSheCan Exhibit Pop Up in Dallas at Regeneron 

International Science and Engineering Fair 2023 14 Statues of Women in STEM, Including Two ISEF Alumnae, On Display for  World’s Largest Pre-College STEM Competition at Regeneron ISEF  As more than a thousand high school students from around the…

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Editorial

It Should Be Easy for Black Teens to Take College Classes

By Maya Pottiger  Originally appeared in Word in Black  Earning college credit in high school is done through dual enrollment — and Black students have less opportunity to do it. A college degree is both increasingly valued and…


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