President Trump has called on Texas Governor Greg Abbott to call for redistricting of the state, in order to maintain the GOP’s majority in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of government, despite the fact that it is unconstitutional racial gerrymandering under the Voting Rights Act.
Author Archives: Zahiyah Carter
Zahiyah Carter is a Tennessean who was forced to move to the Lone Star State. She is a sophomore at Paul Quinn College, the oldest HBCU west of the Mississippi River. She is a Strada Scholar who is also a member of the Paul Quinn College Honors Program.
Her life goal is to create Black media that is no reliant upon Black trauma. She has been writing since she was eight years old, and she has not stopped since. While she works on her life goal you can find her writing on her Substack or writing for the Dallas Weekly.
Her hobbies include listening to music, Tiktok, lifting heavy in the gym, writing, reading, and playing with her little brothers. She is always laughing, and refuses to be a serious person when it doesn't actively call for her to do so. You can always find her laughing or making someone around her laugh.
Posted inBlack History
Ida B. Wells: Princess of the Press
Ida B. Wells, a pioneering journalist and activist, exposed the truth about lynchings in the Jim Crow South, becoming the first Black woman to run for an Illinois State Senate seat, and in a time where journalism is being attacked, we can learn from her muckraking journalism.
Posted inEducation
Bethune’s Legacy: The Power of Education
Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned educator and civil rights activist, founded institutions to provide education to Black students, and served as a leader in various federal agencies, demonstrating the importance of education and knowledge in the fight for civil rights and progress.
Posted inNational
National Guard Deployment Sparks Controversy and Unrest
President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles without the approval of Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass, and his willingness to use his power to serve those he wants to serve, are raising concerns about his intentions to “Make America Great Again” and the potential threat to the First Amendment.
Posted inLGBTQIA+
Out, Black, and Unseen: What It’s Like to Be LGBTQIA+ at a Christian HBCU
HBCUs need to do more to support their queer students, who often face discrimination and lack of resources, despite the institution’s commitment to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students.
Posted inEntertainment
Ryan Coogler and Mara Brock Akil Prove Black-Led Productions Are Here to Stay
Black Twitter has praised Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners and Mara Brock Akil’s Netflix series Forever for their storytelling, soundtracks, and Black-led casts, proving that Hollywood can bank on Black talent without relying on trauma porn productions.
Posted inOpinion
If Not Fascism, Why Fascism Shaped?
The Trump administration has been using Project 2025 to shape the country into a fascist regime, with policies that target marginalized communities, suppress dissenting voices, and promote nationalism and racism.
Posted inEducation
Black Graduates Celebrate Success, Defy Stereotypes at Graduation Season
Graduation season is a celebration of Black graduates’ achievements and a reminder that despite the odds, they are still striving for their dreams and making positive strides in their post-graduate careers.
Posted inBusiness
Monday Newsletter: May 12, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 12th, 2025 News Politics Business Education Health Culture Lifestyle Sports Word In Black Opinion – Editorial
Posted inOpinion
Cory Booker’s 25-Hour Filibuster: A Beacon of Hope for the Democratic Party
Senator Cory Booker took the Senate floor for 25 hours to protest the Trump-Musk Administration’s damage and offer a new glimpse of hope to the Democratic party, reading letters from American citizens and advocating for the American people.