The Trump Administration is seeking to dismantle the Department of Education, which would have significant implications for students, schools, and the federal government’s role in education policy and funding.
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.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Makes History with Swearing-In Ceremony in Dallas
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett had her swearing-in ceremony at the Grand Hall in Dallas, Texas, marking her second term as representing Texas’s 30th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.
Posted inPolitics
The Federal Freeze & How Trump Played In Our Faces
President Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding has been temporarily blocked by judges, but the impact on American life is still unclear, affecting initiatives such as education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.
Posted inBusiness
RedNote, Duolingo: Prepare for Friendship?
TikTok is now banned, over 700 million users have switched to RedNote, leading to a surge in Duolingo users learning Mandarin and a growing demand for alternative apps with similar features.
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YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DALLAS HOSTS 5TH ANNUAL CATALYST CHRISTMAS
5th Annual Catalyst Christmas aims to support 1,000 families across North Texas by providing food, clothing, and home essentials. If they meet their goal, this event will set a new record! WHAT: The […]
Posted inFinance
Bank of America Nonprofit Investments in DFW Area
Each Receives a Multiyear Grant & Comprehensive Leadership Training to Expand Critical Services Locally Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – Celebrating its 20th year, Bank of America’s signature Neighborhood Builders® program continues to be one of […]
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Black-Owned Cosmetic Chemistry Company Inspires Black Girls to Pursue STEM Careers
Kristen Wells-Collins, founder of Black to the Lab, has created a STEM-based company to inspire Black girls to pursue cosmetic chemistry by bridging beauty and science, offering a Cosmetic Chemistry Activity Set and workshops to learn about branding and marketing.
Posted inClimate Justice
Racial Zoning and Redlining: A Historical and Ongoing Challenge for Black Communities
Racial zoning has been a problem for Black people since the early 20th century, leading to exclusionary housing practices that have increased housing prices, created environmental hazards, and limited access to quality healthcare and groceries in Black neighborhoods.
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Hope, Hope, and More Hope: A Conversation with a Young Black Man Attending an HBCU
With each Presidential Election, there is a new group of young men and women ready to be engaged civically in the political atmosphere of America. Every four years there is […]
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A Dive Into An Unjust System: How Marcellus Williams is Just The Tip of The Iceberg
“And remember kids, the next time somebody tells you, “The government wouldn’t do that,” Oh yes, they would.“ Marcellus Williams was murdered by lethal injection on September 24, 2024, a […]
