The City of Dallas’ Chief Data Officer and Chief Information Officer presented an update on the city’s plans to integrate artificial intelligence, which includes the use of facial recognition technology by the police department, raising concerns about bias and privacy.
Category: Texas
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Preserved By Purpose – The Sum of Our Fears (Part 2)
Fear is a universal emotion, and understanding the three primary fears of rejection, commitment, and change can help individuals manage their fear and find comfort in God.
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Friday Newsletter: April 25, 2025
Happy Friday, April 25th. Here are our top stories. Have a great weekend! Local Politics Business Education Health Culture Lifestyle Sports Word In Black Opinion – Editorial Events
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OP-ED: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
The National Newspaper Publishers Association is launching a national selective buying and public education campaign in response to Target’s retreat from its DEI commitments and ignoring Black-owned media outlets, and is calling for companies to show their commitment to inclusion through actions such as investing in Black communities and supporting Black-owned businesses.
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Study: Poverty Raises Suicide Risks for LGBTQ+ Youth
A new report from The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ teens and young adults experiencing homelessness are more likely to have suicidal ideation, and that systemic changes such as cash assistance and LGBTQ+-inclusive shelters could help.
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Wednesday Newsletter: April 23, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 News School Districts Stay Quiet as Lawmakers Push to Limit When They Can Sue the State The Texas Senate passed SB 1962, which […]
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A Black Pope? Francis Made it Possible
Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, was known for his inclusive policies and advocacy for the marginalized, including Black people, and appointed three Black men who are in contention to succeed him.
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Educational Disparities Widen as Texas House Passes Voucher Bill That Funds Private Schools with Taxpayer Money
House Republicans have passed a bill that could severely limit Black students’ access to private school education in Texas, by increasing funding for individual private school students, reducing the use of less-experienced educators, and allowing for vouchers to be used to improve already up-to-standard private schools.
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Let’s Talk About the Manufactured Crisis of ‘Reverse Discrimination’
The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case of “reverse discrimination” in which a white woman claims that she was demoted and replaced by a gay man and denied promotion in favor of a gay woman, despite evidence showing that discrimination against majority groups is not widespread or systemically embedded into labor and employment markets.
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Measles Outbreak in Texas Exposes Flaws in Public Health Response Amid Misinformation
Texas’ recent measles outbreak has exposed flaws in its public health response, allowing anti-vaccine groups to spread misinformation and contribute to the deaths of two children.
