Black and Latino families have had their homes appraised for up to $500,000 less than expected, and they believe racial bias played a significant factor. According to an ABC Owned […]
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Jewish Texans See Rise in Antisemitism as a Precursor to Fascism
By Robert Downen Extremism experts and historians sound alarms as politicians, media personalities and celebrities amplify antisemitic conspiracies that have historically led to the killing of Jews. As other kids […]
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Prison Contractor Accused of Billing Texas Millions for Inmate Treatment Programs it Didn’t Provide
By Jolie Mccullough Originally appeared in Texas Tribune Before being released on parole, most Texas prisoners must complete treatment programs like life skills or addiction therapy. Private prison operator Management […]
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Education Was on the Ballot, Here’s How It Played Out
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black From censorship in classrooms to academic recovery, there was a lot at stake for public education during the midterm elections. A […]
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There Was No Red Wave but Election Night Results Could Still Leave Democrats Feeling Blue
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA As Election Night turned slowly into Wednesday morning, the U.S. House and Senate balance of power remained a tossup after tens of […]
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Experts Say Texas Churches Violated Tax Laws, Ahead of Nov. 8 Elections
Churches in Texas invited Beto O’Rourke and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to speak to their congregations before the 2022 midterms, raising questions about the effectiveness of the Johnson Amendment.
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George Floyd’s Family to File $250 Million Lawsuit Against Kanye West
Filed by Roxie Washington, the mother of Floyd’s daughter, Gianna, the lawsuit includes West, his business partners, and associates for “harassment,” “misappropriation,” “defamation,” and “infliction of emotional distress.”
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Russian Court Upholds Conviction for WNBA Star Brittney Griner
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA WNBA Star Brittney Griner will remain in a Russian prison and serve the bulk of her 9-year sentence following the Moscow Regional […]
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Biden Administration Responds to Crump Lawsuit
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) strongly supported the ARPA Section 1005 program and was ready to make payments to direct loan borrowers,” USDA officials said in a statement. “However, the $5 billion that was intended to help farmers was frozen by three nationwide injunctions that prevented USDA from getting payments out the door.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $800,000 Grant to City of Waco in Texas In Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s First Bridge Investment Program GrantsÂ
This project will help plan for improvements seven flood prone bridges over Primrose Creek WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that it has […]