Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is trying to ban the sale of all consumable hemp products containing THC, despite the fact that the hemp industry has proved to be a successful multi-billion dollar industry, and drug overdoses have plummeted in the state.
Category: Texas
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.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Living in the Overflow
The Bible teaches that those who have will be given more, but those who have not will lose what they have, and while some people have gotten richer during these hard times, it is up to us to make a “spiritual” investment of sincere obedience to God’s word to receive the overflow of blessings.
Posted inBusiness
Black-Owned Businesses Face New Threats
Black-owned businesses have experienced historic growth in recent years, but are now facing new threats from declining small business optimism and anti-DEI executive orders from the Trump administration.
Posted inThe Weekend
Friday Newsletter: May 23, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 23rd, 2025 Local National News The 89th Legislature Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education Mental Health Culture Spirituality
Posted inCulture
African Cinema Shines as The African Film Festival Marks Milestone 10th AnniversaryÂ
The African Film Festival (TAFF) in Dallas, Texas is celebrating its 10th anniversary with over 40 films from across Africa and the diaspora, and will be honoring Nigerian actor Sir Olu Jacobs with the African Film Legend Award.
Posted inOpinion
With SB 2617, Texas Republicans Push to Indoctrinate Public School Students…Again
Texas lawmakers like state senator Brendan Creighton are pushing to indoctrinate public school students with Christian beliefs rather than provide them with accurate information, which could further hinder their academic progress.
Posted inLocal
Wednesday Newsletter: May 21, 2025 (updated)
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 IKYMI Local Education Health Entertainment Sports National The Texas Lege
Posted inWord In Black
The New Jim ‘Bro’
The Trump administration is using loosely defined notions of “government efficiency” to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, while targeting lawyers who pursue cases against the administration and law firms with anti-diversity practices, in an attempt to roll back civil rights protections in the United States.
Posted inSports
Dijonai Carrington Brings Her Whole Self to Dallas: Power, Purpose, and All
DiJonai Carrington is a WNBA player who has found a new home with the Dallas Wings, bringing her passion for basketball, activism, and business to the city and the league.
