By Jennifer Porter Gore Originally appeared in Word in Black When she died during childbirth, Krystal Anderson became the latest reminder that Black women are at the center of a […]
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Texas appeals court overturns Crystal Mason’s conviction, 5-year sentence for illegal voting
By Karen Brooks Harper Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Mason gained national attention after she was convicted for voting while under supervised release for felony tax fraud. She said […]
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Fair Park’s Cotton Bowl Set for a $140 Million Makeover: Revitalizing a South Dallas Landmark
By Marlissa Collier Fair Park, the gem of Sunny South Dallas, was the center of attention earlier this week. The occasion? The groundbreaking of a massive $140 million upgrade to […]
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Black Teachers Help Keep Black Boys Out of Special Education
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black A new study finds that Black male elementary school students with Black teachers are less likely to be identified for special […]
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NAACP’s Bay Area Unit Plan Press Release on Texas’ SB17 & SB4
The NAACP Dickinson Bay Area Unit #6280 will conduct a Press Conference this Friday, March 29th at 10am at New Vision Baptist Church located at 2311 24th Street, Dickinson, TX. […]
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Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Claimed A Seat at the Table for Black Women
By Aprill O. Turner Originally appeared in Word in Black Chisholm knocked down barriers and opened doors that led to Black women refusing to wait for an invitation to claim […]
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The Overcomer
By Lynn Pearcey Introduction There’s a street adage that says if a brother is looking for a good haircut, all he needs to do is walk in a shop and […]
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She Reps: Angelia Scott-Dunbar
Meet Ms. Angelia Scott- Dunbar, a dynamic third-generation real estate investor whose journey embodies resilience, dedication, and triumph. Not only is she a successful entrepreneur, but she is also a […]
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U.S. Supreme Court takes up Texas case challenging abortion pill access
By Eleanor KlibanoffOriginally appeared in the Texas Tribune A majority of Supreme Court justices seemed open to keeping mifepristone, a common abortion-inducing drug, on the market despite a Texas ruling […]
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‘One Pill Kills- Fentanyl” We Must Reach Our Own Understanding
By Terry Allen In the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic where ‘One Pill Kills- Fentanyl” , we stand at a crucial juncture where the allocation of substantial settlement funds can make […]
