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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Renowned Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump and Co-Counsel Ray Hamlin Set to “Unveil Shocking Revelations” in Malcolm X Assassination Conspiracy
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Celebrated civil rights attorney Ben Crump, alongside co-counsel Ray Hamlin, have announced that they will unveil bombshell developments in the alleged assassination […]
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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. García 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 […]
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In Wake of Conservative Court Striking Down Affirmative Action, Justice Jackson and Civil Rights Leaders Agree: ‘America has never been Colorblind’
Jackson’s disapproval could easily be summed up in a single and precise sentence: “Our country has never been colorblind.” By Stacy M. BrownOriginally appeared in NNPA As she watched her […]
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If Discrimination Had a Yearbook, SCOTUS Would Win ‘Most Likely to Succeed’
By Patrick Washington Originally appeared in Word in Black The Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action lets “any mini Karen with a social media account” claim discrimination and strip rights […]