HILL COUNTRY, TEXAS — What began as a quiet Independence Day weekend turned tragic for residents of Kerrville and surrounding Hill Country communities. In the early morning hours of July 4th, […]
Category: International
Posted inTravel
‘The Ancestors Were Speaking’: My Pilgrimage to Ghana
Thousands of Black Americans visit Ghana each year to connect with their heritage and seek racial healing, with many opting to move to the country and others receiving African names in traditional ceremonies.
Posted inSocial Justice
World Refugee Day Workshop Spotlights Lived Experiences to Foster Empathy, Peacebuilding
Refugees and advocacy organizations such as Noir United International and N&Y Creative Solutions are using events like World Refugee Day to raise awareness of the plight of refugees and their struggle for a peaceful home.
Posted inSpiritual
Gay by the Grace of God: A Black Pastor’s Journey
Bishop Joseph Tolton is working to revitalize Pan Africanism and promote intersectional justice for LGBTQIA+ individuals, while countering the efforts of “family values” activists who are promoting oppressive restrictions on queer identity on the African continent.
Posted inSports
Report Sheds Light on Lack of Inclusion of Black Girls in Sports
Women in Sport has published a report titled “Black Girls and Sport: A Break Up Story” highlighting the lack of inclusion of Black girls in sports and is calling on sports leaders to address misogyny and racism and make sports more joyful.
Posted inThis Week
Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Happy Hump Day DW fam and welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! In today’s newsletter, the White House is still a mess, our […]
Posted inSports
Aryna Sabalenka’s Remarks on Coco Gauff’s Win Draw Criticism
Aryna Sabalenka’s post-match remarks about Coco Gauff’s “magical” shots and the match being a “joke” sparked widespread criticism on social media, with many pointing out that Gauff dug deeper than Sabalenka to win the French Open.
Posted inSports
Coco Gauff’s French Open Triumph Highlights an Enduring Legacy
Coco Gauff has been crowned the queen of Parisian clay, winning the French Open title in a thrilling three-set final against World No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka, while also continuing to use her platform to advocate for social justice and equality.
Posted inSpiritual
Robert Prevost Steps Onto Balcony as Pope Leo XIV
Robert Prevost, an American Augustinian priest, was elected as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, and is expected to bring a new vision for the Church’s future.
Posted inSpiritual
A Black Pope? Francis Made it Possible
Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, was known for his inclusive policies and advocacy for the marginalized, including Black people, and appointed three Black men who are in contention to succeed him.