The Dallas City Council has approved a new housing policy, Dallas Housing Policy 2033 (DHP33), intended to replace the Comprehensive Housing Policy. With this new policy, the City seeks to […]
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Republicans Feeling Heat in Tennessee as Councils Poised to Re-Seat Ousted Legislators
Originally appeared in NNPA By Stacy M. Brown On NNPA’s Let It Be Known, Rev. Mark Thompson, the host of Make it Plain and an NNPA contributor, stated, “My understanding […]
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American Democracy Dies in Tennessee as GOP Expels Two Black Lawmakers Over Gun Control Protests
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA American democracy took another stake through the heart in Tennessee, where Republicans in the state House of Representatives shamelessly ignored the will […]
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Gov. Greg Abbott backs call for pardon for Daniel Perry, who killed Austin protester in 2020
By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2023 Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to consider recommending a pardon for Daniel Perry on Saturday, […]
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Violated Ethics Laws with Multiple Super Yacht Cruises with Republican Donor
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Justices are required to report all gifts of $415 or more that are “anything of value” and not fully reimbursed. There’s no […]
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City of Dallas named finalist for All-America City Award
The City of Dallas has been named a finalist for the 2023 All-America City title. The honor, which is given through the National Civic League, celebrates the best in local innovation, […]
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In Light of Trans Day of Visibility, Listen to Young People
by Kayla Tawa Originally appeared in Word in Black In light of Trans Day of Visibility, it’s important to remember that visibility isn’t just about being seen. It’s about being heard, […]
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SNAP recipients will see a cut in food benefits starting this month
By Emma Williams Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune During the pandemic, Texans received extra money on their Lone Star cards through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, […]
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Mayor Johnson appoints chairs of five Community Bond Task Force subcommittees
DALLAS — Mayor Eric L. Johnson on Thursday announced his appointments of the five chairs of the Community Bond Task Force (CBTF) subcommittees formed as part of the 2024 Bond […]
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Obamacare has Significantly Reduced Racial Disparities in Health Care Access
Originally appeared in NNPA By Stacy M. Brown Former President Barack Obama’s signature piece of legislation has proved the gift that’s kept on giving for Black and Brown communities in […]
