Black LGBTQ+ students are facing increased hostility and discrimination due to Trump’s campaign promises, leading to increased suicide attempts and absenteeism, and educators and administrators must create safe spaces for conversations and provide critical resources to ensure their academic success.
Category: Culture
Posted inBusiness
A Cut Above: Non-Profit Threads for Change Empowers Young Entrepreneurs Through ‘Dress for Success’ Workshop
Threads For Change recently hosted a “Dress for Success” workshop in Dallas, featuring speakers and workshops on grooming, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and networking, empowering young entrepreneurs to reach new heights.
Posted inWord In Black
Old Traditions, New Paths: The Priesthood of Merrick MosesÂ
Merrick Moses, a man of many labels, is a Roman Catholic priest, Benedictine monk, and LGBTQ+ advocate who is passionate about advocating for equal rights and helping marginalized people understand that God loves them too.
Posted inWomen
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 inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
What are Hybrid Schools and How Do They Work?
Hybrid schools, which offer a combination of remote and in-person learning, are growing in popularity among parents and guardians of K-12 students, as they provide a more inclusive and hands-on learning experience while still allowing parents to be more involved in their students’ education.
Posted inCulture
6 Culturally Relevant Holiday Books to Add to Your Gift List
The holiday season is more than just a break for Black K-12 students — it’s a chance to unwind and recharge after navigating a fall semester filled with challenges. Along […]
Posted inHealth
What You Should Know About COVID-19 for This Holiday Season
The COVID-19 virus is still here, with cases likely to go up as people move indoors during cold weather, and the FDA encourages getting RSV, flu, and COVID-19 vaccinations, comparing getting vaccines to wearing a seat belt to stay safe in the car.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
Why Culturally Relevant Education Can’t Wait
Public school educators are increasingly focusing on culturally relevant education to create safe spaces for Black students, as they are entrusted to educational institutions that were not engineered with their unique challenges in mind.
Posted inArt
AURORA Marries Art & Technology in Downtown Dallas
AURORA 2024 Biennial is set to light up downtown Dallas with 26 art activations by Texas and international artists, featuring light shows, gospel choirs, all-female mariachi bands, and more, curated by Leslie Moody Castro and Kendal Henry.
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Dallas ponies up $8 million for Forest Theater’s 100-year-old pipes and other outdated infrastructureÂ
The City of Dallas has approved an $8 million grant to restore the historic Forest Theater on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, which will include infrastructure updates and construction, and is expected to begin in early 2025.
