Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has proposed a $25 million offer from ICE to enroll the Dallas Police Department in the 287(g) program, which would allow local police officers to enforce immigration laws, sparking backlash from Council Members and potentially undermining trust between the police and the community.
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Funding for WIC Program Hangs in Balance Amid Government Shutdown
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is facing a funding crisis due to the government shutdown, and while the Trump administration has allocated $300 million to keep it afloat, state funding is patchy and there is no guarantee that all expectant mothers and babies will be fed.
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Quiet Power: Jackie Young’s Calm Command of a Championship Era
Jackie Young, a three-time WNBA champion, celebrated her team’s victory by working behind the counter at a Las Vegas Raising Cane’s, while also reflecting on her journey from a small-town star to an Olympic gold medalist and WNBA Most Improved Player.
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The Million Man March Turns 30: Why it Still Matters
The Million Man March on October 16, 1995, was a momentous occasion that brought together over a million Black men to D.C. to strive for a better future and reclaim what it meant to be a Black man in America.
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Is the Patient Black? Check this Box for Yes
Black patients have been disadvantaged by race-based clinical algorithms, such as the eGFR, which have delayed their access to organ transplants, resulting in many deaths while waiting for a transplant.
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Job Hunting? Here’s How to Stay Safe on LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a valuable tool for job seekers, but users should be aware of the privacy risks and focus on networking to increase their chances of finding a job.
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Domestic Violence Funding at Risk Amid Government Shutdown
Black women are being killed by intimate partners at nearly triple the rate of white women, and firearms are the most common weapon used, with 9 out of 10 Black female victims being killed by someone they know.
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Government Shutdown Enters Second Week, Leaving Thousands of Federal Workers Without Pay
The federal government shutdown has resulted in the furlough of 8,700 CDC employees and has affected essential services, national parks, and local businesses, as well as putting programs like WIC and SNAP at risk.
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DeDe McGuire: The Blueprint for Grace, Grit, and Greatness
DeDe McGuire, host of DeDe in the Morning, was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2025, a testament to her decades of hard work, persistence, and dedication to uplifting women and her community.
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Black Preaching Has Always Been About Survival and Revival
The Kelly U. Farrow Institute for Black Preaching and Education is building a movement to sustain and evolve the legacy of Black preaching, offering programs that combine theological rigor, social justice engagement, and personal renewal to train a new generation of prophetic preachers and educators.