By Marlissa Collier A few years ago, the world became temporarily obsessed with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The psychology theory was proposed by Abraham Maslow, a thought leader who, during […]
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The State of The Black Man Panel Prompts an Impassioned Call for Action, Unveils a Promising Young Leader
Zephaniah Paul, a 17-year-old student at Dallas Roosevelt, bravely stepped forward to challenge the panel to take action against gun violence and the stereotypes that hinder the pursuit of the American Dream for the Black man.
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Atlanta’s Gangstas to Growers Joins Great Plains Restoration Council’s (GPRC) local Restoration Not Incarceration™ Youth at the Fort Worth Prairie Park May 18th and May 19th, 2024
“We’re back!” says Dallas Sims, of G2G-Kwanz Opp. “This is our second time coming out to Texas with Jarid and Great Plains Restoration Council. We’re looking forward to working with […]
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Texas’ DEI ban almost ended cultural graduations. Latina students at UT-Austin fought to keep theirs.
Latina students at UT-Austin fought to keep their cultural graduation ceremony, despite Texas’ DEI ban, by raising funds and organizing the event off-campus.
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Preserved by Purpose: Stretching your Faith at the Next Level
A first-time yoga class left the author feeling frustrated and unsure, but she was encouraged by the teacher to keep trying and have faith in her efforts, which reminded her of Hebrews 11:6.
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A Dream Fulfilled
By Lynn Pearcey Introduction Jungles are home to an assortment of inhabitants: some we know well, some we just met, others we have yet to meet, and to be honest […]
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Brittney Griner Reveals Harrowing Russia Experience, Life After Release in New Book
By ReShonda Tate Originally appeared in Word in Black Griner talks focusing on mental health, advocacy, and life after detainment in her new book. Brittney Griner, the perennial WNBA All-Star, […]
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Dade Phelan directs House leaders to revisit vouchers, property taxes in the next legislative session
Dade Phelan directs House leaders to revisit vouchers, property taxes in the next legislative session By Joshua Fechter and Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune May 8, 2024 “Dade Phelan directs […]
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Medgar Evers, Rep. Clyburn, Among Nineteen Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA President Joe Biden will award 19 individuals the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. Civil rights icon Medgar Wiley […]
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Black College-Bound High School Seniors Face New Post-DEI Hurdles
By Aswad Walker Originally appeared in Word in Black With states from sea to shining sea enacting laws to ban Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices, and the SCOTUS overturning of […]
