Harris County, Texas has adopted a climate justice plan that aims to create a safe, equitable future for all residents, including proposals for direct cash support for those who need help meeting basic needs, and addresses issues such as floodplain management, air quality, housing affordability, food access, and access to parks and open spaces.
Category: Texas
Posted inEducation
School Choice: From Black Student Support to Middle-Class Perk
School voucher programs have a history of excluding Black students and negatively impacting public schools serving Black students, and policymakers should focus on addressing systemic inequities in education rather than promoting school choice and voucher programs.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Adjusting to God’s Promises
God’s promise remains the same even when people leave and circumstances change, and we just need to trust in His plan.
Posted inEducation
Why School Has More Black Kids Thinking About Suicide
Black students are experiencing a growing mental health crisis due to systemic racism in schools, with over 40% of Black youth ages 13-17 seriously considering suicide and nearly 1 in 3 not receiving mental health care.
Posted inThis Week
Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Happy Hump Day DW fam and welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! In today’s newsletter, the White House is still a mess, our […]
Posted inHomepage
Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, June 9, 2025
Happy Monday DW fam! Time to look forward and keep the faith. Coco won, Lil Wayne’s album is done, Sinners is streaming, folks all over are screaming, and this newsletter […]
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Who’s Your Daddy…Check Your DNA!
DNA can be used to prove paternity on reality shows, but spiritual DNA involves understanding who we are spiritually and what our purpose is.
Posted inPolitics
Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones Announces Bid to Succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress
State Rep. Jolanda Jones announced her candidacy for the congressional seat left open by the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, promising to fight for the right to abortion, healthcare, and education.
Posted inTexas
The 10 Hottest Cities in the US, Ranked by Temperature
Phoenix is the hottest city in the US, with 2024 being the hottest year on record, and Death Valley National Park holds the record for the hottest place in the US, with an average summer temperature of 101.3°F.
Posted inVeterans
Beyond the Uniform: Dallas Students Amplify Voices of Black Veterans
Dallas College students Keith Vinson, NiEtta Reynolds, Tarik Warren, and Alex Leffall have created the exhibition “Honor Endures” to highlight the untold stories of veterans of color and amplify their experiences.
