A newly compiled internal report from a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI agents and analysts paints a picture of an agency gripped by fear, divided by ideology, and drifting without direction under the leadership of Kash Patel.
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Civic Leaders host Celebration for young Black journalists awarded with Lone Star Emmy
Overview: Dixon Circle community leader Dr. Pamela Grayson hosted an event on the morning of Nov 22nd, 2025 to celebrate local reporter Brittani Moncrease-Sanders and photographer/videographer Daryl Golden for winning a 2025 Lone Star Emmy for their work on the WFAA special: The Black Vote and Why It Matters. The event proceeded with speeches from civic leaders about the importance of voting, and Black journalist’s critical role in accurately reporting stories about South Dallas. Afterwards, the awardees had a photoshoot with their families and supporters.
Facial Recognition Expands in Airports as Congress Eyes New Limits
TSA and CBP are expanding their use of facial recognition technology and biometric processing at airports, with the aim of speeding up inspections and improving security, though critics have raised privacy concerns and lawmakers are seeking stricter protections.
Congress Moves to Block Trump’s Social Security Assault
The Trump administration is proposing to cut Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, which would strip eligibility from hundreds of thousands of people and slash monthly payments by as much as one-third, while unions and lawmakers are pushing back to protect the program.
Black Journalism’s New Era: James A Washington Foundation Reshapes Narrative
The James A. Washington Foundation officially launched its mission with a fundraiser at Mokah Coffee & Tea to support Dallas Weekly and its commitment to providing reliable, relevant, and community-centered reporting in the face of federal budget cuts.
Dangerous Heat and Storms Hammer U.S. as Nearly 200 Million Under Alerts
Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population — close to 200 million people — are under extreme heat warnings, watches, or advisories as a dome of high-pressure traps sweltering air across […]
SWAC TV Set To Launch August 1
The Southwestern Athletic Conference is launching SWAC TV, a free streaming platform, on August 1st to broadcast games across the league’s 18 sports, providing fans with high-quality, technologically advanced streaming and giving the league’s teams broader visibility.
IN MEMORIAM: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Beloved Star of “The Cosby Show,” Dies at 54
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, has died at the age of 54 after drowning while on vacation in Costa Rica, leaving a legacy of trailblazing Black manhood on screen.
National Urban League Declares’ State of Emergency’ for Black America in 2025 Report
The National Urban League has declared a “state of emergency” for democracy and civil rights in the US, warning of a deliberate campaign to reverse decades of progress for Black Americans, and urging vigilance, mobilization, solidarity, and support to defend rights and the principles of American democracy.
IN MEMORIAM: Founding CBC Member and Missouri Trailblazer Bill Clay Sr. Dies at 94
William Lacy Clay Sr., a civil rights leader, legislative powerhouse, and one of the 13 founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus, has died. He was 94. “The National Newspaper […]
