Black women are 38% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women, and the Trump administration’s defunding of grants that study breast cancer in Black women could exacerbate this disparity.
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Double Discipline: The New Weight Black Kids Will Carry in Schools
Trump’s executive order to disregard race or equity in disciplinary decisions could exacerbate the existing disproportionate punishment of Black students, while educators and advocates urge for restorative justice practices and courage to protect Black children in the classroom.
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Wednesday Newsletter: May 7, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Check Out Black Dandyism Local News Coming Up Tomorrow National News The 89th Legislature Finance K-12 Education Sports Tourism Entertainment Word In Black […]
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Low Voter Turnout Mars Dallas City Council Election
All ten incumbent candidates were reelected in the 2025 Dallas City Council elections, with low voter turnout and a lively debate surrounding term limits, and two districts (8 and 11) are set for a runoff election on June 7.
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Why We Need to Protect Pell Grants for Black Students
Congress is considering a bill that would raise the number of credit hours students must take to qualify for the maximum Pell Grant from 12 to 15 per semester, which could leave low-income students unsure if a bachelor’s degree is financially within reach.
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Monday Newsletter: May 5, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 5th, 2025 School Vouchers Are Law National News The 89th Legislature Culture K-12 Education Spiritual Entertainment Editorial Upcoming Local Events
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Will AI Close or Widen the Digital Gap? The Impact on Dallas Public Education
Dallas ISD is integrating AI into the classroom to enhance teaching, learning, and assessment, while also addressing concerns over equity, bias, and the potential impact on students, with the goal of creating a fair and inclusive environment.
Posted inNational
President Trump Brings America 100 Days of Despair
Trump’s 100 days in office have been marked by economic policy changes, civil rights rollbacks, and an authoritarian approach to governance, resulting in a $14 billion cost to American households and a 17% increase in taxes on foreign imports.
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Harris Blasts Trump’s ‘Reckless’ Tariffs, Warns of Economic Crisis
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a fiery speech at the Emerge gala, criticizing President Trump’s leadership and warning of an impending economic crisis caused by his administration’s actions.
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Friday Newsletter: May 2, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 2nd, 2025 Today’s Editor Pick Coming This Weekend National News The 89th Legislature Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education HBCU News Entertainment Editorial Upcoming […]