By Aprill O. Turner Originally appeared in Word in Black Chisholm knocked down barriers and opened doors that led to Black women refusing to wait for an invitation to claim […]
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The Overcomer
By Lynn Pearcey Introduction There’s a street adage that says if a brother is looking for a good haircut, all he needs to do is walk in a shop and […]
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She Reps: Angelia Scott-Dunbar
Meet Ms. Angelia Scott- Dunbar, a dynamic third-generation real estate investor whose journey embodies resilience, dedication, and triumph. Not only is she a successful entrepreneur, but she is also a […]
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U.S. Supreme Court takes up Texas case challenging abortion pill access
By Eleanor KlibanoffOriginally appeared in the Texas Tribune A majority of Supreme Court justices seemed open to keeping mifepristone, a common abortion-inducing drug, on the market despite a Texas ruling […]
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‘One Pill Kills- Fentanyl” We Must Reach Our Own Understanding
By Terry Allen In the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic where ‘One Pill Kills- Fentanyl” , we stand at a crucial juncture where the allocation of substantial settlement funds can make […]
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Why Women’s History Month Is a Must for Black Men
Women’s History Month offers invaluable benefits to Black men, including recognizing the value and power of women, challenging sexist and misogynist attitudes, and learning from their strength, compassion, and vulnerability.
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Preserved by Purpose: Spiritual PTSD – Feelings Remain …and the Healing Begins
By Shewanda Riley Last week, I shared how one of the aftereffects of spiritual warfare is what I call Spiritual PTSD – Purpose, Strength, Trust, and Discernment. Even as […]
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Texas libraries work to bridge state’s mental health services gap
Libraries are using their websites and facilities to address the ever-increasing demand for counseling, housing and substance abuse services, with the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, the American Library Association, the St. David Foundation, and the Health Resources and Services Administration providing grants to eight Central Texas libraries to help address the growing mental health need in their communities.
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If Climate Deaths Are Homicide, Who Are the Victims?
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in NNPA Instead of suing oil companies over their role in climate change, Public Citizen says they should face criminal homicide charges. When someone dies […]
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Women Athletes Trailblaze: Leveraging Sports and Blazing Trails
Serena Williams, Danica Patrick, Ronda Rousey, Candace Parker, and Jackie Young are some of the great female athletes who are blazing trails for women in sports, despite the pay inequities between men and women.
