Texas Health and Human Services has faced criticism for the way it has dropped millions of Texans from the Medicaid and CHIP rolls in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with advocates calling for a more aggressive approach to enrollment in the future.
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Black Folks Are Advocating for the Unhoused
Black leaders in Houston are working to combat the homelessness crisis by providing services and support to the underserved communities in the area, including Bread of Life Inc., A Caring Safe Place, Coalition for the Homeless, and Hearts of Rescue.
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How Towing Disproportionately Affects Working-Class Drivers
Dallas is known for its aggressive towing market, which leaves poor and working class communities in the city more affected by fees, especially when private property tows are performed illegally.
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The Elder Statesman
Jason Kidd, the current Dallas Mavericks head coach, was selected to be a part of the USA Men’s Basketball team in 2008, which went on to win the gold medal and return the program back to its prestige and dominance.
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This Is What Black School Leaders Really Need
The School Leaders of Color Conference, an annual gathering of BIPOC educators and school leaders, serves as a space of empowerment and solidarity, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for a more equitable education system.
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Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, here’s who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand
Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, here’s who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand By Lexi Churchill and Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublicaMarch 29, 2024 “Nearly […]
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Blind Spots in Code Compliance Leave Complex Residents Vulnerable to Poorer Living Standards
A resident of Hickory Trace Townhomes in Redbird has experienced poor trash management and illegal towing, leading to the allegation that she is being displaced as part of gentrification efforts.
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SB4, the Border, and the Valorization of Racial Profiling
SB4 is currently on hold in the State of Texas due to its unconstitutionality and potential for racialized policing, while protesters continue to demonstrate against it and call for open borders.
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Black Kids Need You to Show Up for Career Day
By Aziah Siid Studies find students have good jobs in the future when they receive career exposure and work-based learning while attaining their education. Career days happen nationwide at schools, […]
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Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, here’s who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand
Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, here’s who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand By Lexi Churchill and Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublicaMarch 29, 2024 “Nearly […]
