The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is threatening the Department of Education (DOE), which is responsible for ensuring students have access to resources for college success. This could have a devastating impact on students who rely on the TRIO program, including the Student Support Services (SSS) program at Paul Quinn College.
Category: Editorials
Posted inEducation
Black Students Are Punished More, Then Expected to Succeed
Black students are disproportionately punished with disciplinary actions, leading to decreased academic performance and a widening achievement gap between Black and white students.
Posted inWord In Black
60 Years After Malcom X’s Assassination, It’s Time to Wake Up
60 years after Malcolm X’s assassination, civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump is calling for the declassification of government files to uncover possible involvement of the FBI in the killing.
Posted inWord In Black
The Alternate Reality of Trump’s Black History Month Celebration
Trump’s Black History Month celebration at the White House was criticized for its lack of substance and accuracy, with many in the audience seemingly unaware of the president’s racist policies and actions.
Posted inCulture
One Big Family Reunion: The Bill Pickett Rodeo Merges Fun, Culture, and Heritage
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, founded by Lu Vason in 1984, is a signature event in the rodeo world, celebrating Black cowboys and cowgirls, and championing their heritage and culture.
Posted inLocal
Dallas could move community care funds to hire more police
The Dallas City Council is considering a budget amendment that would redirect $7.7 million in funds from the Office of Community Care to help reach the city’s police hiring goal for the fiscal year.
Posted inHomepage
RFK Jr.: Black Kids on ADHD Drugs Should be ‘Re-parented’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has raised concerns with his views on sending Black children to farms for “reparenting,” reminiscent of government-run separation policies and the child welfare system’s disproportionate impact on Black families.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
The Fight For West Oak Cliff: Community Activism, Urban Plannin, and the Role of Rayo Planning
Community members in West Oak Cliff, Dallas are fighting against displacement and gentrification due to urban planning initiatives, with organizations such as Rayo Planning advocating for transparency and community preservation.
Posted inTexas
Know Your Rights
Everyone in the US, regardless of immigration status, has constitutional rights that are protected by the Constitution, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
Posted inWord In Black
Climate Justice at Risk as Trump EPA Targets $27B Green Fund
The Trump Administration is attempting to claw back $20 billion in grants already distributed by the EPA to combat climate change, raising questions about the integrity of federal contracts and the ability of the government to follow through on its promises.