Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, June 16, 2025!
In today’s newsletter, DISD and Dallas College are doing enrollment shout outs, while the No Kings protests were way bigger than you heard about. When safeguarding Juneteenth and gatekeeping the cookout, remember that sharing watermelon recipes is just good looking out. We’re close to being halfway through the year 2025, and the Red Cross is holding a fun little blood drive.
Top Stories for Monday, June 16th, 2025
IKYMI
Photos: “No Kings” protests across Texas
Thousands of protesters gathered in cities across Texas, including Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, Dallas, El Paso, Odessa, Midland, and Austin, to protest against authoritarianism and oppression in the wake of the recent arrest of President Trump.
Spiritual
Preserved by Purpose: Adjusting to God’s Promises
God’s promise remains the same even when people leave and circumstances change, and we just need to trust in His plan.
Black Music Month
Health
World Blood Donor Day Spotlights Urgent Need for Black Blood Donors
World Blood Donor Day highlights the urgent need for Black blood donors to help save lives, with American Red Cross and ImpactLife working to increase participation by partnering with local schools, businesses, and churches.
Sports
Post-Race Celebration Leads to Shocking Disqualification
Clara Adams, a 16-year-old track and field athlete from California, was disqualified from the CIF State Championship for an unsportsmanlike celebration, sparking a national conversation about sportsmanship and culture, and drawing support from her father, […]
- 3 cups seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
- 2 oz. citrus vodka, recommended: Absolut Citron
- 1 oz. orange, lemon or melon liqueur
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
Finance
School Choice: From Black Student Support to Middle-Class Perk
School voucher programs have a history of excluding Black students and negatively impacting public schools serving Black students, and policymakers should focus on addressing systemic inequities in education rather than promoting school choice and voucher programs.
Opinion
Why the Black Pope Matters — From New Orleans’ 7th Ward to South Los Angeles
Pope Leo XIV, the first Black Pope, has roots in Creole Louisiana, specifically the 7th Ward neighborhood of New Orleans, where he grew up with a unique ethnic and racial heritage that has shaped his […]
K-12 Education
Why School Has More Black Kids Thinking About Suicide
Black students are experiencing a growing mental health crisis due to systemic racism in schools, with over 40% of Black youth ages 13-17 seriously considering suicide and nearly 1 in 3 not receiving mental health […]
Entertainment
Gospel Singer CeCe Winans Takes a Seat at the Tiny Desk
Gospel singer CeCe Winans recorded a “Tiny Desk” concert at NPR’s offices in Washington, D.C., premiering on June 13, where she performed several of her award-winning hits and spread affirming messages.
Word In Black
The Joys of Being Raised by an Exceptional Black Father
Fatherhood can be a source of both pain and strength, and recognizing the importance of fathers in shaping their children’s futures is crucial for building healthy families and communities.
Newsletter for Monday June 16, 2025