Black maternal mortality rates are highest among all races and accessibility to contraception and abortion are shown to be critical in reducing instances of death. As Zurawski v. Texas finds […]
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Having Our Say Against Carbon Pollution
By Ben Jealous More than one million Americans told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week that they aren’t willing to wait any longer. Their comments insisting that EPA move […]
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Democratic Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Raise Minimum Wage
The legislation would gradually increase the minimum wage to $17 an hour by 2028. By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), the ranking member […]
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Child dies while en route to Chicago as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s migrant busing program
By William Melhado Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune After a 3-year-old began showing signs of distress, the bus of asylum-seekers traveling from Brownsville to Chicago pulled over and an […]
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The Comeback Campaign of Kamala Harris
Harris has recently increased outreach to Black communities to bolster support for Democrats — but is the thrill gone? By Roger House Originally appeared in Word in Black In recent […]
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Congressional Black Caucus Confronts Ongoing Assault on Black Rights
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) firmly stated that Black Americans are being attacked in various ways nationwide, with Republicans leading […]
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Texas child welfare agency fails vulnerable teens when they turn 18, whistleblower says
By Sandy West Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A Child Protective Services disability specialist says Texas’ foster care system isn’t preparing teens with cognitive disabilities and mental health challenges […]
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NAACP to Miles: nix ‘libraries-to-school prison’ plan
By Aswad Walker of the Houston Defender Vocal members of the Black and Latinx communities made it perfectly clear that they see HISD Superintendent Mike Miles’ plan to eliminate librarians […]
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Rep. Crockett and Senator Cardin Host Democracy Restoration Act Press Conference
On Thursday, July 27, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) will host a press conference announcing the introduction of the Democracy Restoration Act, historic legislation that would […]
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State investigating claim that DPS troopers were told to push migrants back into the Rio Grande and deny them water
By Uriel J. GarcÃa Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The Office of the Inspector General is investigating the claims, which include pushing small children and women with nursing babies […]