Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is inviting constituents to join her for a swearing-in ceremony on January 28, 2025, to mark her second term representing the people of Texas’ 30th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Category: Election 2024
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4 Tips on Addressing Racism in Schools
Black parents are increasingly concerned about their children’s safety and well-being in America’s education system due to recent incidents of racial harassment and Trump’s re-election, and experts recommend strategies such as knowing school policies, documenting incidents, seeking mental health support, and knowing advocacy and legal resources.
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New Rule Wipes $49B in Medical Debt from Credit Scores
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued new regulations that prevent unpaid medical debts from appearing on Americans’ credit reports, potentially wiping away $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of an estimated 15% of all U.S. households.
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Allies or Foes? A Look at Race Relations Between Women Voters
White women voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, prompting Black women to question their alliance and solidarity, and to focus on protecting themselves and their community.
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I Was Two Days Too Young to Vote in 2024
A young person reflects on the disappointment of being unable to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election, but emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and advocacy to create change in their community.
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2024’s Hottest Topics in Education
2024 saw significant drama in American education, including book bans, restrictions on teaching Black history, and SNAFUs on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, but also inspiring stories of bold leaders fighting for equitable education and dedicated educators making sure their students get the best education possible.
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Five Education Moments That Impacted Black Students in 2024
In 2024, Black K-12 education faced significant moments that shaped the educational environment for Black students, including the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, laws restricting the teaching of AP African American Studies, persistent disparities in school discipline, racist text messages sent to Black students, and the nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education.
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The Death Penalty Is a Racial Justice Issue
Although imperfect, history can be a powerful guide as we strive to improve, whether individually or collectively. Our nation’s history of lynching is one example of the many lessons that […]
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A Long Overdue Truth About White Women
Let’s be real — many white women are not friends or allies to Black women. They never have been. That’s the truth, plain and simple. And as Maya Angelou once […]
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Black Lives Mattered. Then America Moved On
It’s official: Black lives don’t matter any more, if they ever truly did. Four years ago, a white man suffocated George Floyd, a Black man, to death on a gritty […]