The Trump administration’s TrumpRx.gov website is intended to help uninsured Americans afford prescription drugs, but experts say it offers fewer benefits than other discount drug sites and is limited to 43 medications.
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The Evolution and Challenges of the Black Church in America
The Black Church has been a source of hope, resilience, and community for generations, but its relevance and influence have been questioned by different generations, leading to a shift in focus from asking “What happened to the Black Church?” to asking “What is happening now in the Black Church?”.
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Trump’s Playbook of Chaos: Threat to Democracy and Voting Rights
The Trump administration has been using intimidation tactics to disrupt voting in Black, Brown, and heavily Democratic communities, and the FBI’s recent search and seizure in Georgia is a sign that these efforts may be continuing in the upcoming elections.
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Trump Administration Slashed Staff, Gutted Education Department’s Civil Rights Office
The Trump administration’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) dismissed nearly every discrimination complaint it received last year, costing taxpayers up to $38 million, and leaving students without clear direction and families without answers.
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Trump’s Racist Post Sparks Backlash While Bad Bunny’s Global Platform Shows a Different Cultural Path
Donald Trump’s late-night Truth Social post featuring racist imagery of the Obamas has sparked widespread condemnation, highlighting the need for sustained change and accountability in addressing deeply embedded social conditioning.
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A State of Emergency: The Time for Action is Now to End HIV in Dallas County
On National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we must break the barriers and build health for the Black community in Dallas County by addressing the systemic barriers, stigma, and lack of equitable resources that continue to disproportionately affect our community.
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Pen, Pad & Beats: Grammy Week Edition Brings Dallas Creative Power to Los Angeles
Pen, Pad & Beats: Grammy Week Edition at Rhythm Room LA celebrated the writers, producers, and creative architects behind the hits, honoring Grammy-nominated and Grammy-winning talent and showcasing the Dallas creative community’s growing reputation for high-level creative production.
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Black Communities’ Struggle for Safe, Nutritious Food During Civil Rights Era
The Women of Operation Breadbasket launched a Bad Meat Campaign in 1967 to fight for racial and economic justice by challenging grocery stores that sold rotten meat and inadequate produce in Black neighborhoods, highlighting the importance of food justice and the right to safe, nutritious food.
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Trump Accounts: A Gilded Promise that Falls Short for Black Families
Trump Accounts, while appearing beneficial on the surface, are likely to widen the racial wealth gap by providing the same modest deposit to every child and allowing those from wealthier families to benefit the most.
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Prostate Cancer Epidemic: Black Men Diagnosed at Later Stages
Black men face the highest rate of prostate cancer diagnosis and death in the US, with many diagnosed at later stages due to lack of screening and prevention legislation, resulting in preventable deaths.