Rep. Shontel Brown has introduced the Health & Endocrine Research on Personal Care Products for Women, or HER Act, to fund research into the connection between personal care products marketed to Black and Latino women and reproductive health issues, and to ban hair relaxers and chemical straighteners that contain formaldehyde.
Category: National
Posted inNational
Justice vs. ‘Just Us’: Should Black People Care About ICE?
Black Americans are responding to the recent ICE raids in Los Angeles by staying home and not engaging in the protests, in a reaction to the Latino anti-Blackness that has been a long-standing issue in the community.
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National Guard Deployment Sparks Controversy and Unrest
President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles without the approval of Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass, and his willingness to use his power to serve those he wants to serve, are raising concerns about his intentions to “Make America Great Again” and the potential threat to the First Amendment.
Posted inClimate Justice
Memphis Had a Smog Problem Long Before Elon Came to Town
The Southern Environmental Law Center has requested the EPA to declare the greater Memphis area a “nonattainment” zone for ozone pollution due to the increased ozone levels caused by the Colossus supercomputer, which is powered by up to 35 unpermitted gas-powered generators.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, June 9, 2025
Happy Monday DW fam! Time to look forward and keep the faith. Coco won, Lil Wayne’s album is done, Sinners is streaming, folks all over are screaming, and this newsletter […]
Posted inPolitics
Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones Announces Bid to Succeed Sylvester Turner in Congress
State Rep. Jolanda Jones announced her candidacy for the congressional seat left open by the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, promising to fight for the right to abortion, healthcare, and education.
Posted inPolitics
The “Beautiful” Budget Bill Is Pretty Ugly for Black Americans
The Trump Administration’s proposed “Big Beautiful Bill” would cut Medicaid, SNAP, and Planned Parenthood funding, disproportionately affecting Black Americans’ access to healthcare, leading to potential loss of coverage for millions.
Posted inPolitics
Black Lives Matter Plaza 5 Years Later
Black Lives Matter Plaza, a symbol of hope and justice, was created in June 2020 by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and local artists, but was demolished in March 2025 due to conservative federal complaints.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, June 6, 2025
Happy Friday DW fam! Yes, it’s Friday in Big D, which means Happy Hour, hot stone massages (if you know, you know) and heading out to enjoy the first weekend […]
Posted inWord In Black
The State of Black America’s Drug Overdose Epidemic
The mortality rate for drug overdoses in the US reached an all-time high in 2022, with Black Americans having the second-highest mortality rate, highlighting the need for increased access to culturally relevant care and prevention investments in Black neighborhoods.