The mental health system in the US is failing to provide adequate care for those with severe mental illness, resulting in increased criminalization and long wait times for beds in state psychiatric hospitals.
Category: National
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Supreme Court’s Redistricting Decision Threatens Democracy, Voting Rights Advocates Warn
The Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’s racially gerrymandered 2025 maps to stand will result in Black and Brown communities being denied fair representation in the 2026 midterm election, and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is committed to fighting this voter suppression through litigation, advocacy, and public education initiatives.
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Why Rest Is Political for Black Women During the Holidays
Black women leaders are prioritizing rest as a form of resistance to the pressures of capitalism and white supremacy, and are encouraging others to do the same during the holidays.
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Why Showing Up Matters: Gayle Benson and Todd Graves’ Approach to Giving Across the South
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves continued their annual Month of Giving initiative in Baton Rouge, donating bikes and helmets to YMCA youth and supporting a newly renovated locker room at the A.C. Lewis YMCA.
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Managing the impact of inflation, AI in your investments as a Dallas business
As AI and inflation continue to shape the global economy, investors should be open to new opportunities generated by AI while hedging against risk in their investment plans for 2026, and small businesses should focus on understanding how to safely and effectively integrate AI into their operations.
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FBI Report Warns of Fear, Paralysis, And Political Turmoil Under Director Kash Patel
A newly compiled internal report from a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI agents and analysts paints a picture of an agency gripped by fear, divided by ideology, and drifting without direction under the leadership of Kash Patel.
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Polyworking: The New Normal for Millions of Americans
Polyworking is the practice of holding multiple jobs or roles at the same time, which is becoming increasingly common among Americans due to inflation and stagnant wages, with 47% of U.S. workers already polyworking and 60% open to holding multiple full-time jobs.
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Teacher Preparation Programs Failing to Diversify Teaching Force
The National Council on Teacher Quality report reveals that teacher preparation programs in the US are not doing enough to recruit and support diverse cohorts of teachers, resulting in a lack of diversity in the teaching profession and hindering the academic, social, and emotional growth of students.
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Consumers Urged to Boycott Retailers Supporting Racist Policies
A consumer boycott targeting Amazon, Home Depot, and Target has been launched to protest their participation in the oppression of people of color, and to encourage consumers to support smaller businesses owned by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people.
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Civic Leaders host Celebration for young Black journalists awarded with Lone Star Emmy
Overview: Dixon Circle community leader Dr. Pamela Grayson hosted an event on the morning of Nov 22nd, 2025 to celebrate local reporter Brittani Moncrease-Sanders and photographer/videographer Daryl Golden for winning a 2025 Lone Star Emmy for their work on the WFAA special: The Black Vote and Why It Matters. The event proceeded with speeches from civic leaders about the importance of voting, and Black journalist’s critical role in accurately reporting stories about South Dallas. Afterwards, the awardees had a photoshoot with their families and supporters.