Our 4th Annual Catalyst Christmas will be held Saturday, December 16th. This year, staff and volunteers at nine YMCA branches will assemble and deliver boxes of non-perishable food items, toiletries, […]
Author Archives: editorial
Posted inNews
From Towels to Grand Pianos Survey Reveals Daring Hotel Heists and National Trends
By Stacy M. BrownFor The Washington Informer@StacyBrownMedia The hotel industry is in the middle of a busy holiday season as 2023 draws to a close, thanks to increased business travel […]
Posted inNews
Vista Bank is opening a branch in South Dallas as other banks attempt to increase “community banking”
By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press The last time a bank branch opened in South Dallas was nearly three decades ago. The next one should open in […]
Posted inClimate Justice
World Hits Climate Tipping Point. What’s it Mean for Black Folks?
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black With cooler temps arriving, America’s long, hottest summer of 2023 is now one for the record books. It was a season […]
Posted inEducation
4 Groups Advocating for Equitable School Funding
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black There’s a phrase people responsible for school-age kids or who work in public education know all too well: budget cuts. And for […]
Posted inNews
Reporter’s Notebook: Exiting the Education Beat
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Not many people are fortunate enough to be with a company at its humble beginnings and watch it grow. But I […]
Posted inPolitics
Vice President Harris Announces Commitments Exceeding $900 Million for the Women in the Sustainable Economy Initiative
By Stacy M. Brown Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday announced the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, which the White House says supports the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation […]
Posted inHealth
WIC Funding Gap Threatens Access for Black Families
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black For the first time in over two decades, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is facing […]
Posted inEducation
For Black Students, the Pandemic Made Everything Worse
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, educators warned about the need to support school children during such a difficult and […]
Posted inLifestyle and Society
Turkey prices are down, but Thanksgiving dinner could still cost a pretty penny in these metro areas
By Rachel Newcomb Thanksgiving dinner expenses are expected to remain high this year, with side dishes like pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes seeing price increases. However, there’s a silver lining: […]