Dallas activists held an emergency demonstration to demand justice for Renee Good, a legal observer killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, and an end to ICE collaboration with local law enforcement.
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Trump’s Education Department Dismantling Efforts to Persist in 2026
In 2026, K-12 public schools will still be grappling with the same education issues, including Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, increased immigration battles, and the integration of AI in classrooms.
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Supreme Court’s Redistricting Decision Threatens Democracy, Voting Rights Advocates Warn
The Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’s racially gerrymandered 2025 maps to stand will result in Black and Brown communities being denied fair representation in the 2026 midterm election, and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is committed to fighting this voter suppression through litigation, advocacy, and public education initiatives.
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Trump’s Racist Remarks About Somalis Spark Outrage
Donald Trump’s racist remarks about Somali immigrants during a cabinet meeting have sparked outrage, with many condemning his anti-Blackness and the normalization of white supremacy in the US.
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Texas to Establish Turning Point USA Chapters in Every High School
Texas has partnered with Turning Point USA to create chapters of the right-wing organization on every high school campus in the state, with Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expecting “meaningful disciplinary action” against any school that stands in the way.
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Consumers Urged to Boycott Retailers Supporting Racist Policies
A consumer boycott targeting Amazon, Home Depot, and Target has been launched to protest their participation in the oppression of people of color, and to encourage consumers to support smaller businesses owned by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people.
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Civic Leaders host Celebration for young Black journalists awarded with Lone Star Emmy
Overview: Dixon Circle community leader Dr. Pamela Grayson hosted an event on the morning of Nov 22nd, 2025 to celebrate local reporter Brittani Moncrease-Sanders and photographer/videographer Daryl Golden for winning a 2025 Lone Star Emmy for their work on the WFAA special: The Black Vote and Why It Matters. The event proceeded with speeches from civic leaders about the importance of voting, and Black journalist’s critical role in accurately reporting stories about South Dallas. Afterwards, the awardees had a photoshoot with their families and supporters.
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Trump Administration’s Education Department Shake-Up Sparks Lawsuit
The Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education is being challenged in federal court by the state of New York and a coalition of school districts, advocacy organizations, and unions, who argue that the changes are “unpredictable, chaotic, and unprofessional” and will harm millions of students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities.
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Marriage Equality Remains Secure, but Uncertainty Persists for LGBTQ+ Couples
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to revisit the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, preserving the constitutional protections established under Obergefell v. Hodges and providing relief to LGBTQ+ couples, though uncertainty remains in states such as Texas where state law still defines marriage as between a man and a woman.
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Trump Administration Proposes Ending Racial Equity Reporting in Special Education
The Department of Education is considering ending a decades-old requirement for states to report data on racial inequities in special education, which advocates say would weaken protections for Black students with disabilities and make it harder for states to rectify racial disparities.