By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Barely six months into 2023, there have already been 80 anti-trans bills passed around the country. This is a more than 200% increase […]
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Gov. Greg Abbott signs legislation barring trans youth from accessing transition-related care
By Alex Nguyen and William Melhado Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Texas joins 17 other states restricting transgender minors from accessing puberty blockers and hormone therapies. Opposing legal groups […]
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Huge Numbers in Black Mental Health Therapists Creating Burnout
According to The National Council for Mental Well-Being, a survey conducted among 750 behavioral health workers and more than 2,000 U.S. adults, (83%) of the nation’s behavioral health workforce believes […]
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SPARK! PRISMATIC Exhibition Features 20+ Area High School Artists Â
Public is invited to attend immersive pop-up experience from June 2-August 27 SPARK! PRISMATIC, a pop-up experience built entirely by local public high school students, takes place June 2 through […]
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Black Teachers Want (and Need) Mentors
By Maya Pottiger A 2022 survey found that matching college students of color in teacher prep programs with mentor teachers of color was a particularly popular recruitment strategy among Black […]
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Climate Change: The Health Effects of Racial Disparities
According to multiple studies on heat, extreme cold, hurricanes, flooding, and wildfires, people of color are at higher risk of climate-related health impacts than whites. The study also found evidence […]
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The Kingdom of the Asante Stretches Far Beyond GhanaÂ
The Memorial Day Weekend for most Americans represents a time to honor those who sacrificed their lives for their country. But the weekend had a different focus for the Ghanaian […]
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House Passes Debt Ceiling Legislation with Bipartisan Support, Averting Potential Default
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA With a vote of 314 to 117, the legislation garnered overwhelming support, with 149 Republicans joining forces with 165 Democrats. In a […]
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Poor Air Quality in South Dallas is a Longstanding Systemic Issue
In its latest ‘State of the Air’ report, the DFW metroplex was named the 18th most polluted city for ozone in the country by the American Lung Association. Likewise, passing […]
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 56TH ANNUAL DALLAS YMCA TURKEY TROT
Registration is now open for the 56th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health. The Trot is a North Texas tradition that takes place each year on Thanksgiving […]
