Women make up 40 percent of journalists in the U.S., but only 24 percent of top editors are women, with the U.S. having the highest percentage of women in top editorial positions compared to other countries.
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Posted inEducation
Parents Need to Pay Attention to Artificial Intelligence, Too
Parents and educators must be aware of the potential biases in AI technology in the classroom, and take steps to ensure that students have equitable access to tools and resources.
Posted inTexas
How state lawmakers are trying to crack down on illegal immigration
Texas lawmakers are filing bills to further cement the state’s role in immigration enforcement, including requiring local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, forcing state contractors to use E-Verify, and giving property tax breaks to landowners who allow the state to build border barriers on their property.
Posted inEvents
The Oak Cliff Cultural Center presents “donia” a solo exhibition by Aliyah Cydonia
DALLAS -The solo exhibition “donia” features the artwork of Aliyah Cydonia which is a contemplation on bloodlines, memory, and corporeal awareness. An opening reception will be held from 6 to […]
Posted inLocal
Zoning requests: STEAM nonprofit in Los Altos, metal salvage facility on Singleton
New zoning applications have been submitted for a STEAM nonprofit, a metal salvage facility, and a six-story apartment complex, while an existing site is requesting to build a duplex, and a half-acre site is asking for zoning that would allow for the conversion of a boarding house into multifamily units.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Trump’s EPA Just Declared War on Environmental Justice
The White House is trying to claw back $20 billion in federal funds meant to help underserved communities with the effects of global warming, while the nonprofits that received the funds are fighting back in court.
Posted inHealth
Will lawmakers let Texas’ maternal mortality committee review abortion deaths?
Texas lawmakers are considering bills to lift restrictions on the state’s maternal mortality review committee, allowing them to review abortion-related deaths and near-misses, and to improve confidentiality and timeliness of their work.
Posted inWomen's History Month Special Edition
The Afiya Center ‘End With Red’ Gala Heralds a Reminder to “Stay Encouraged”
The Afiya Center held its 2025 End With Red Gala, honoring local advocates for reproductive freedom and HIV awareness, and featuring a keynote speech from Emmy-winning author Rae Lewis Thornton.
Posted inHealth
5 Years Later: Black Health Care Workers Reflect on COVID-19
Black health care workers reflect on the toll of the pandemic, highlighting the importance of resilience, gratitude, and the need for systemic change to address health inequities and racial disparities.
Posted inEvents
Faith in Action: St. Philip’s Silver Celebration Honors 25 Years of Impact
St. Philip’s School & Community Center celebrated its 25th anniversary with a Silver Celebration Destiny Awards Luncheon, honoring a legacy of excellence, impact, and unstoppable belief in the power of change.