by Quintessa Williams In the mid-1960s, when the Supreme Court ordered the integration of public schools, states in the Deep South were incensed. Not only did they refuse to comply, but […]
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Texas Athletes Shine at the 2024 Olympics with 53 Medals
The United States dominated the 2024 Olympics with 53 medals won by athletes with Texas ties, including Sha’Carri Richardson, Tara Davis-Woodhall, Simone Biles, and Jordan Chiles, who celebrated their victories with unique Texas-style celebrations.
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The Biles Effect: A New Narrative on Mental Health in Sports
by Anissa Durham This story was originally published in Word In Black. Simone Biles came back with a vengeance. The 27-year-old has officially become the most decorated U.S. gymnast in world […]
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After George Floyd’s Murder, a Minneapolis Church Builds Community
by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 25, 2024, marks four years since George Floyd was murdered — on May 25, 2020 — by white former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin, who was […]
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Preserved by Purpose – Spiritual Selfie
10 years ago, I travelled to Paris, France and Vienna, Austria by myself for a brief vacation in mid-summer. As much as I enjoyed visiting some of the most […]
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan […]
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Texans are falling behind on their light bills — especially during extreme heat
Texans are falling behind on their light bills — especially during extreme heat By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas TribuneMay 23, 2024 “Texans are falling behind on their light bills […]
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Guns Are Killing Young Black People in Rural America, Too
by Jennifer Porter Gore In the past 9 years, the rate of Black gunshot victims in places like Alabama and Mississippi was six times higher than in cities like New York […]
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Mavs Defeat Thunder in 6, Advance to Western Conference Finals
By Rashad Miller The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three seasons after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games of […]
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The Many Faces of Mental Illness in Black America
By Aswad Walker Mental illness is way more prevalent in the Black community than most want to admit. And with it comes specific challenges impacting our relationships, behaviors, and more. […]
