By Sneha Dey Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Legislators also passed bills that will provide foster kids entering the troubled system with duffel bags or backpacks and those aging […]
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New Dallas Housing Policy Implements Mixed-Income Residential Plan
Dallas’ new housing plan paints an optimistic picture as officials explain they hope to minimize class segregation, provide affordable housing, and diversify areas. Dallas is utilizing mixed-income housing, which is […]
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What Does the End of Affirmative Action Mean for Black Students?
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black We can learn from the states where affirmative action has already been banned what the Supreme Court’s decision to restrict race […]
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Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Named American Cancer Society Global Ambassador
The American Cancer Society is pleased to announce Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will serve as an American Cancer Society global ambassador. Together, Prescott and the American Cancer Society hope […]
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Third-party candidates may have an easier time getting on the ballot in Texas
By Noah Alcala Bach Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A federal judge blocks an 118-year-old state law that required minor political party candidates to collect more than 83,000 signatures […]
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With race-based admissions no longer an option, states may imitate Texas Top 10% Plan
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled the practice unconstitutional, admissions experts say other states could look to Texas’ Top 10% Plan as a way to diversify their student […]
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This Organization Is Bringing Reproductive Justice to Southern Cities
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black SisterSong, a national reproductive justice organization, is traveling across four Southern states to share resources with rural communities. A busload of […]
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Travis Scott won’t be indicted for Astroworld concert tragedy that killed 10, grand jury decides
By Alejandro Serrano Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A Houston grand jury decided Thursday not to indict rap star Travis Scott for the deaths of 10 people at the […]
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Sam Pollard’s Documentary Shines Light on the Rich Legacy of the Negro Baseball Leagues
The film illuminates that the sport was integrated in its earliest days, albeit with Black players forming only a minority of team members. By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in […]
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Judge says DPS must release documents related to Uvalde shooting response
By Lexi Churchill and William Melhado Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The state police agency had been withholding nearly all of its records on law enforcement’s botched response to […]