The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is threatening the Department of Education (DOE), which is responsible for ensuring students have access to resources for college success. This could have a devastating impact on students who rely on the TRIO program, including the Student Support Services (SSS) program at Paul Quinn College.
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Posted inEducation
Black Students Are Punished More, Then Expected to Succeed
Black students are disproportionately punished with disciplinary actions, leading to decreased academic performance and a widening achievement gap between Black and white students.
Posted inCulture
One Big Family Reunion: The Bill Pickett Rodeo Merges Fun, Culture, and Heritage
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, founded by Lu Vason in 1984, is a signature event in the rodeo world, celebrating Black cowboys and cowgirls, and championing their heritage and culture.
Posted inLocal
Dallas could move community care funds to hire more police
The Dallas City Council is considering a budget amendment that would redirect $7.7 million in funds from the Office of Community Care to help reach the city’s police hiring goal for the fiscal year.
Posted inLa Semana Dallas
La Batalla por West Oak Cliff: El Papel de la Comunidad, la Planificación Urbana y Rayo Planning
La comunidad de West Oak Cliff en Dallas se encuentra en la lucha por la transparencia y la inclusión en el proceso de planificación urbana, especialmente en relación con los planes de desarrollo que podrían desplazar a las familias y pequeñas empresas en la zona.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
The Fight For West Oak Cliff: Community Activism, Urban Plannin, and the Role of Rayo Planning
Community members in West Oak Cliff, Dallas are fighting against displacement and gentrification due to urban planning initiatives, with organizations such as Rayo Planning advocating for transparency and community preservation.
Posted inTexas
Know Your Rights
Everyone in the US, regardless of immigration status, has constitutional rights that are protected by the Constitution, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
Posted inWord In Black
Climate Justice at Risk as Trump EPA Targets $27B Green Fund
The Trump Administration is attempting to claw back $20 billion in grants already distributed by the EPA to combat climate change, raising questions about the integrity of federal contracts and the ability of the government to follow through on its promises.
Posted inReal Estate
HUD Job Cuts Equals Housing Implosion
Protests have been growing across the nation against the Trump administration’s job cuts, with DOGE targeting a 50% reduction in HUD staff, potentially creating a work slowdown and backlog for services.
Posted inFinance
Banks Cash in as Republicans Move to Kill Consumer Protections
Congressional Republicans have introduced a CRA resolution to repeal the CFPB rule that caps overdraft charges at $5, a move that would benefit the banking industry but not consumers.