By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA A new study by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at Central Florida revealed that Black players accounted for only […]
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With second special session underway, Texas lawmakers offer opening property tax-cut proposals
By Joshua Fechter, Karen Brooks Harper and James Barragán A stalemate among Texas’ top Republicans has dragged on for months. Tax-cut proponents in the House and Senate made their first […]
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Texas’ highest criminal court emphatically rejects death row inmate Rodney Reed’s claim of innocence
By  Jolie Mccullough Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Reed, a Black man on death row for more than 25 years, has gained international support for his claims that he […]
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She Reps: Shonda B. Love
Shonda B. Love is a nationally recognized tax expert, speaker and influencer.Serving clients for over 10 years through SBS Tax Services, by assisting taxpayers with both individual and business tax […]
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With second special session underway, Texas lawmakers offer opening property tax-cut proposals
By Joshua Fechter, Karen Brooks Harper and James Barragán Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A stalemate among Texas’ top Republicans has dragged on for months. Tax-cut proponents in the […]
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Cowboy Rick
By Lena Foster With his commitment to his craft and his cowboy hat, Rick Fogerty, also known as Cowboy Rick, transitioned from his computer consulting career to create a legacy-building […]
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Supreme Court Ruling Limits Challenges to Unlawful Convictions for Innocent Federal Prisoners
Originally appeared in NNPA By Stacy M. Brown This week’s ruling in Jones v. Hendrix establishes a significant hurdle for prisoners seeking to challenge their convictions in court. In a […]
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Extreme heat days are on the rise across the US: Where Dallas, Texas stands
By Stacker As summer approaches and people prepare for outdoor sports, vacations, and other activities, hotter temperatures are settling in. While the season is typically welcomed for its sunshine and […]
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Supreme Court Upholds State Court’s Authority in Election-Related Case, Rejects Republican Argument
The justices voted 6-3, stating that the North Carolina Supreme Court had acted within its authority by deeming the map a partisan gerrymander under the state Constitution. By Stacy M. […]
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Creating the Next Generation of Black Teachers
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black The Black Educators Initiative is on a mission to train 750 Black teachers by 2024. Before Kiana Beamon started teaching, there […]