Black women have been told to “suck it up” for centuries, but this is not a solution to the pain and suffering they have endured, and they demand to be heard, respected, and cared for with evidence-based guidance rooted in science.
Category: Opinion
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Environmental Justice and Reparations: A Call for Comprehensive Solutions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s recent executive order has established a unified approach to environmental justice, creating an Interagency Environmental Justice and Equity Advisory Council to coordinate government efforts and maximize funding opportunities, while also acknowledging the disproportionate impact of climate change on frontline communities.
Posted inWord In Black
Controversial Conservative Charlie Kirk Shot Dead, Sparking Outrage and Debate
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was assassinated while speaking at a university, and his death should remind us that violence is always wrong and that we must learn to disagree without dehumanizing each other.
Posted inWord In Black
Yes, We Need Jobs. We Need Black Wealth, Too
The Black unemployment rate in August 2025 surged to 7.5%, double the rate for white workers, and asset-building programs like the Family Self-Sufficiency program are essential to help families weather unemployment, avoid eviction, and create security that income alone cannot guarantee.
Posted inNational
War on Children: Trump Administration’s Damaging Policies Exposed
The Trump administration’s policies are harming children by cutting funding for after-school programs, food aid, and healthcare, and by eviscerating the federal Department of Education, which is a direct assault on children’s health, development, and dignity.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved By Purpose: Surviving the Aftermath of the Storm
After Hurricane Katrina, many survivors were inspired to rebuild their lives, but the aftermath of the storm still stirs up mixed emotions of sadness and hopefulness, reminding us that God has given us power through our faith to ride out the storm as long as our focus remains on Jesus.
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Fort Worth Hires Eddie García as Police Chief, a Controversial Choice
Eddie García has been appointed as Fort Worth’s newest police chief, bringing with him a mixed legacy from his time in Dallas and a controversial relationship with Austin’s City Manager T.C. Broadnax.
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From Forest Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Originally published with our media partner, Dallas Free Press The election of Elsie Faye Heggins to the Dallas City Council in 1980 signaled a massive change to Dallas’ political environment, […]
Posted inBlack History
The 14th Amendment Promised Justice. Some Of Us Are Still Waiting.
The 14th Amendment, ratified 157 years ago, promised equal protection under the law and expanded civil rights for marginalized groups, but its principles are still being fought for today as the current administration attempts to suppress them.
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Leadership in Action: A Coffee Meeting That Showed the Heart of Public Service
Dallas City Manager Kim Tolbert demonstrated true leadership by responding with compassion and providing resources to a homeless man in a coffee shop, reminding us that meaningful acts of leadership don’t always happen at a podium.