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Domestic Violence Funding at Risk Amid Government Shutdown
Black women are being killed by intimate partners at nearly triple the rate of white women, and firearms are the most common weapon used, with 9 out of 10 Black female victims being killed by someone they know.
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Government Shutdown Enters Second Week, Leaving Thousands of Federal Workers Without Pay
The federal government shutdown has resulted in the furlough of 8,700 CDC employees and has affected essential services, national parks, and local businesses, as well as putting programs like WIC and SNAP at risk.
Posted inThe Edit
DeDe McGuire: The Blueprint for Grace, Grit, and Greatness
DeDe McGuire, host of DeDe in the Morning, was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2025, a testament to her decades of hard work, persistence, and dedication to uplifting women and her community.
Posted inWord In Black
Black Preaching Has Always Been About Survival and Revival
The Kelly U. Farrow Institute for Black Preaching and Education is building a movement to sustain and evolve the legacy of Black preaching, offering programs that combine theological rigor, social justice engagement, and personal renewal to train a new generation of prophetic preachers and educators.
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Teachers Break From Tradition, Empower Students to Question Constitution
The Zinn Education Project’s Teach Truth on Constitution Day campaign encourages students to critically examine the Constitution, its origins, and its omissions, and to consider how rights have been won through struggle, empowering them to become active participants in democracy.
Posted inFood
IBest Wines: A Bold New Flavor in Dallas’ Wine Scene
IBest Wines, a Black-owned South African wine brand, was introduced to Dallas with two blends, a bold red and a crisp white, both of which earned high praise for their flavor and versatility.
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Shutdown Impacts: Travel Delays, SNAP Funding at Risk, Parks Remain Open
The federal government has shut down after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding, resulting in thousands of federal workers being furloughed and potentially fired, with a disproportionate number of Black Americans likely to be affected.
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Ruha Benjamin: In A.I. Era, Black Women Must Reclaim Tomorrow
Ruha Benjamin, a Princeton University professor, urged Black women to reflect on the past and imagine an alternative future in order to own their collective power and create a world of racial healing, while also reminding them that individual acts of resistance can make a difference.
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Black-Owned Businesses Face Highest Loan Rejection Rate at 39%
Black-owned businesses faced the highest loan rejection rate of any racial or ethnic group in 2024, with 39% of applications being denied, while white-owned businesses only faced an 18% rejection rate.
