Happy Friday DW fam! Yes, it’s Friday in Big D, which means Happy Hour, hot stone massages (if you know, you know) and heading out to enjoy the first weekend of Black Music Month. Whatever you choose, please stay safe and secure. Peace!
Top Stories for Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Beyond the Uniform: Dallas Students Amplify Voices of Black Veterans
Dallas College students Keith Vinson, NiEtta Reynolds, Tarik Warren, and Alex Leffall have created the exhibition “Honor Endures” to highlight the untold stories of veterans of color and amplify their experiences.
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National News
Dismissed by DEI: Trump’s Purge Made Black Women With Stable Federal Jobs an “Easy Target”
Black women civil servants, including Quay Crowner and Ronicsa Chambers, were among the hundreds of […]
Health
As Healthcare Costs Triple, Black Families Pay Even More
All eyes are on the budget bill making its way through Congress that will gut healthcare coverage for low-income Americans who […]
Finance
Money 101: Decoding the Economy: Supply, Demand, and the Money Game
Understanding how money works is key to making smart decisions, as it allows you to spot mistakes before others and build real wealth.
K-12 Education
Can Black Teacher Pipelines Survive Trump’s Attacks?
Nonprofits like the Center for Black Educator Development are facing challenges in their mission to recruit, train and support Black educators due to the Trump administration’s campaign against diversity, equity […]
Mental Health
Do You Have High Functioning Depression?
Dr. Judith Joseph, a leading psychiatrist and social media health influencer, is raising awareness about high-functioning depression, a mental health […]
Believe What They Do
Trump Decried Crime, Then Gutted Funding for Gun Violence Prevention
The Biden administration has terminated about $500 million in grants to organizations working to prevent […]
Word In Black
School May Be the Only Doctor Some Black Kids Ever See
The GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which would slash Medicaid by at least $715 billion, could lead to cuts in school-based health services that are crucial for Black students, who are already at a […]
And Before We Go, Don’t Forget
June 7 Happy Birthday Prince!
June 8 Pray for Ye on his birthday
Also June 8: Lena Baker was born on this day.
Friday Newsletter June 6, 2025