Dallas’ own Ariel Atkins, a WNBA champion with the Washington Mystics, brings her leadership and experience to the Chicago Sky, aiming to build a winning culture and inspire the next generation of players.
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JFK Jr., Vaccine Skeptic, Ramps Up COVID Risks For Black People
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ended the government’s recommendation that children and healthy pregnant women get vaccinated for COVID-19, despite clear evidence of the harm it would do to millions, especially the Black community.
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Twanna Carter Fought Imposter Syndrome—Now She Coaches Others to Overcome It
U.S. Army veteran Twanna Carter, now a career coach, shares her personal struggles with imposter syndrome and inferiority complex, and offers advice on how to overcome it and how employers can help.
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Degrees, But No Jobs: New Grads Celebrate While Facing Rising Unemployment
Recent college graduates in the tech and STEM fields are facing rising unemployment, with Black graduates and women being disproportionately affected, while the economy is expected to continue to strain without a surge in job demand or a mass exodus from the labor force.
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Beyond the Test: What the End of STAAR Testing and the Rise of Vouchers Mean for Texas Schools
As Texas moves to dismantle the STAAR exam and fund private school vouchers, its public schools are being asked to meet new standards with fewer supports. This article examines the historical inequities of state testing, the implications of rapid policy shifts, and the urgent need for equity and accountability in a changing educational landscape.
Posted inMental Health
Here’s What $1B in Cuts Mean for Black Kids’ Mental Health
Black students are at risk of significant psychological harm due to the Trump administration’s decision to slash $1 billion in federal funding for school-based mental health programs, exacerbating existing disparities in support and access to wellness-centered learning environments.
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Why Sex Education Starts at Home
Black families are urged to start conversations about sex education at home to help reduce the high rates of STIs and HIV among Black youth, while also addressing the issue of adultification bias and anti-Blackness.
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Climate Change and Rising Heat: A Growing Threat to Older Americans
Older Americans are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat due to age-related physiological changes, chronic health conditions, and limited access to air conditioning, and experts recommend five tips to help protect them during heat waves.
Posted inPolitics
Anti-DEI Policies are Unconstitutional and That’s That
Anti-DEI policies are a blatant violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bans discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, and are simply a modern-day version of the “Good Ol’ Boy Network” that has historically excluded and discriminated against minorities.
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Monday Newsletter: May 26, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 26th, 2025 Remembering George Floyd Spirituality Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education Racial Healing The 89th Lege Business Food Safety Tips Dallas Weekly 2025
