By Sneha Dey, The Texas TribuneMay 14, 2024 “Under scrutiny from legislators, Texas university leaders attest to how they’re complying with the state’s DEI ban” was first published by The […]
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Witherite Law Group to Award $150,000 to Dunbar High School Students Through Its 2024 ‘Making A Difference’ Scholarship
Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck are committed to giving back to the community of Fort Worth and thus have selected their 2024 “Making a Difference” Scholarship recipients. The award presentation will take place […]
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Hotter Summers Are Deadlier for Older Black People
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black While it’s only May, the temperature at the southernmost point of the United States is already sailing past summer highs: Key West […]
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Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott saying university executive order violates free speech
By Sejal Govindarao, The Texas Tribune “Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott saying university executive order violates free speech” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization […]
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Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020
By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneMay 16, 2024 “Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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5 Black Teachers on the Educators Who Inspired Them
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black We asked Black teachers nationwide to tell us about an educator who left an unforgettable mark on them. The best teachers […]
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Investigation Reveals More than 1,000 Unnecessary Deaths from Police Use of Non-Lethal Tactics
The investigation underscored the potential lethality of these tactics when misused, echoing the outcry sparked by the death of George Floyd in 2020. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior […]
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The State of The Black Man Panel Prompts an Impassioned Call for Action, Unveils a Promising Young Leader
Zephaniah Paul, a 17-year-old student at Dallas Roosevelt, bravely stepped forward to challenge the panel to take action against gun violence and the stereotypes that hinder the pursuit of the American Dream for the Black man.
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Mavs Lead 2-1 against Thunder in Western Conference Semis
By Rashad Miller The Dallas Mavericks started the second round of the NBA Playoffs this Tuesday in Oklahoma City against the Thunder. The matchup would showcase two teams led by […]
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Atlanta’s Gangstas to Growers Joins Great Plains Restoration Council’s (GPRC) local Restoration Not Incarceration™ Youth at the Fort Worth Prairie Park May 18th and May 19th, 2024
“We’re back!” says Dallas Sims, of G2G-Kwanz Opp. “This is our second time coming out to Texas with Jarid and Great Plains Restoration Council. We’re looking forward to working with […]