Milwaukee and Cleveland are struggling to protect thousands of students from lead poisoning due to Trump administration budget cuts that have dismantled key public health protections across the country, leaving them without crucial expertise and assistance.
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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
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Trump’s EPA Really Wants to Get Rid of Climate Justice Grants
The EPA is facing legal challenges over its plans to cancel nearly 800 grants, including those focused on environmental justice, which could potentially be reversed if the court case progresses.
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Wednesday Newsletter: May 7, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Check Out Black Dandyism Local News Coming Up Tomorrow National News The 89th Legislature Finance K-12 Education Sports Tourism Entertainment Word In Black […]
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‘Treading New Ground’ Confronts Consumerism’s Environmental Toll
Sculptor Chakaia Booker’s “Treading New Ground” exhibit at the National Gallery’s “In the Tower” series uses discarded tires to emphasize human activity’s environmental impact and reduce industrial waste.
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The City of Dallas, Communities of Color and Future of Artificial Intelligence Integration
The City of Dallas’ Chief Data Officer and Chief Information Officer presented an update on the city’s plans to integrate artificial intelligence, which includes the use of facial recognition technology by the police department, raising concerns about bias and privacy.
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10 Ways to Embrace a Holistic and Sustainable Lifestyle
Holistic living is about balancing personal well-being with environmental care, and can be achieved through practices such as reconnecting with nature, ditching plastic, composting, adopting a minimalist mindset, choosing natural skincare, eating whole organic and local foods, unpluging and practicing digital detox, embracing energy efficiency, cultivating mindfulness and gratitude, and building community and sharing knowledge.
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Friday Newsletter: April 25, 2025
Happy Friday, April 25th. Here are our top stories. Have a great weekend! Local Politics Business Education Health Culture Lifestyle Sports Word In Black Opinion – Editorial Events
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Grok, What Happens in Memphis When You’re Asked a Question?
Elon Musk’s X platform uses a massive supercomputer in South Memphis, which is powered by 35 gas-powered turbine generators and emits significant amounts of nitrogen oxides and other toxic chemicals, causing environmental concerns and health risks for the local community.
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Oak Cliff Residents Rally Against Zoning Changes that Could Lead to Displacement
The City of Dallas’s West Oak Cliff Area Plan has opened the door to new zoning changes, risking the displacement of existing residents and small businesses, and a grassroots campaign called La Alianza is fighting back to protect the community.