Millions of Americans could go hungry due to the federal government shutdown, as the USDA has warned that SNAP recipients may not receive their monthly benefits and the White House has refused to tap contingency funds to prevent this from happening.
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St. Philip’s Opens Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, A New Stage for South Dallas Creativity
St. Philip’s School and Community Center in South Dallas celebrated the opening of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture the next generation of artists, innovators, and community leaders.
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Southern HBCUs See Sharpest Drop in Black Student Enrollment over Past Decade
The number of Black students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities has decreased by nearly half a million over the past decade due to inconsistent Pell Grant funding and state budget cuts.
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NBA Chairman Highlights Growth and Challenges for Black Banks at Annual Meeting
The National Banking Association’s annual meeting focused on organizational growth, the state of the economy, and strategies for dealing with challenges amid the Trump administration, while emphasizing the importance of supporting small businesses and reducing rules to increase transparency.
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Preserved By Purpose: Boaz Ain’t Broke- Part 3
Boaz demonstrated wholeness in his life by recognizing the importance of connections with others, as seen in his interactions with the kinsman redeemer of Ruth and his willingness to follow tradition and trust God.
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Trump Administration Plans to Move Special Education Programs to New Federal Partners
The Education Department is exploring new federal partnerships to support special education programs, after the Trump administration laid off nearly every staff member in the Office of Special Education Programs, potentially weakening protections for students with disabilities.
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Proposed Texas Amendment Restates Citizenship Requirement for Voting
Texans will vote on 17 proposed amendments to the state constitution, including one clarifying that a voter must be a U.S. citizen, which is already required by state and federal law.
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Alpha Phi Alpha’s Annual Gala Raises Funds for Dallas-Area Students’ Scholarships
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. – Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter hosted their annual C.C. Russeau Old Gold & Black Scholarship Gala, celebrating scholarship, leadership, and service in Dallas, and honoring the legacy of Brother C.C. Russeau, a visionary educator and Alpha man.
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Teacher Turnover Linked to Higher Suspension Rates for Black Students
Black students are more likely to be suspended in schools with high teacher turnover, according to a new study, which found a strong relationship between teacher turnover rates and school punishments for students.
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State to Replace Fort Worth ISD Board Amid Failing Campuses
The Texas Education Agency has taken control of the Fort Worth Independent School District, appointing a new board of managers and superintendent to oversee the district’s campuses due to five consecutive years of failing to meet academic accountability standards.
