The Trump administration is pausing military aid to Ukraine after a disastrous Oval Office press conference with Voldomyr Zelenskyy, while Trump’s approval ratings are underwater, economic confidence is down, and the markets are in a negative direction.
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Posted inEducation
Voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families and be open to all students. Those goals might be at odds.
Texas lawmakers are proposing a school voucher program that would allow virtually any family in Texas to receive taxpayer dollars to fund their children’s private school tuition, with eligibility prioritizing students with disabilities and low-income families, but critics argue that the broad definition of low-income families would likely mean the program would primarily serve families who are already paying to send their kids to private schools.
Posted inEntertainment
Dreams and Desires Take Shape in Intimate Apparel
Theatre Three presents Intimate Apparel, a deeply moving and powerful story of love, resilience, and self-discovery in early 20th century America, with period-inspired costumes and immersive staging.
Posted inSports
Kyrie Irving Suffers Season-Ending ACL Tear
Kyrie Irving’s season with the Dallas Mavericks has been cut short due to a torn ACL in his left knee, leaving a significant void in the team’s lineup and challenging their playoff hopes.
Posted inWord In Black
White House Suspends Chief Education Data Commissioner
The White House has suspended Peggy Carr, the head of the National Center for Education Statistics, which could hamper the collection of data that exposes racial disparities in K-12 schools.
Posted inHealth
Texas officials still don’t know how West Texas measles outbreak started
Texas’s health commissioner fielded questions from state lawmakers about a South Plains-Panhandle measles outbreak, which has increased to 158 cases, and discussed the need for better communication about vaccine risks and herd immunity.
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Black America Braces for Impact as Trump’s Tariffs Land
The Trump administration’s tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China will impose a 25% levy on goods and an additional 10% on Chinese products, leading to a surge in gas prices, grocery costs, and potentially leading to layoffs in the auto industry, which will disproportionately affect low-income families and marginalized communities.
Posted inEducation
Trump’s DEI Ban and the Civil Rights of Black Students
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has issued a Dear Colleague letter to K-12 school districts, requiring them to eliminate DEI programs in two weeks or risk losing billions in federal funding, citing the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision overturning affirmative action in college admissions as the basis for the directive.
Posted inLocal
Dallas music artist April Sha’Lil Hosts Interactive Experience — Tackling South Dallas DemandDilemma
April Sha’Lil will host Shine Phygital Phase II – “Demand Dilemma: An Interactive Print Press and Neighborhood-GO Experience” on March 8, 2025, at the South Dallas Cultural Center, to raise awareness of resource gaps in South Dallas and promote her debut album.
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Mavs Ball Scores Big: $2.1 Million Raised for North Texas
The Dallas Mavericks raised $2.1 million at their 10th annual Mavs Ball, benefiting the Mavs Foundation and its mission to empower women, families, and children in North Texas.
