Texas’s health commissioner fielded questions from state lawmakers about a South Plains-Panhandle measles outbreak, which has increased to 158 cases, and discussed the need for better communication about vaccine risks and herd immunity.
Category: Texas
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Black America Braces for Impact as Trump’s Tariffs Land
The Trump administration’s tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China will impose a 25% levy on goods and an additional 10% on Chinese products, leading to a surge in gas prices, grocery costs, and potentially leading to layoffs in the auto industry, which will disproportionately affect low-income families and marginalized communities.
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Trump’s DEI Ban and the Civil Rights of Black Students
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has issued a Dear Colleague letter to K-12 school districts, requiring them to eliminate DEI programs in two weeks or risk losing billions in federal funding, citing the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision overturning affirmative action in college admissions as the basis for the directive.
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Dallas Community Honors Black Panther Leader Fahim Jabar Minkah with Park Name Change
Fahim J. Minkah Park has been renamed in honor of the late Black Panther Party member and founder of Southern Skates, whose legacy has been recognized by the Dallas City Council.
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Reading Should Be Fundamental, But…This is Texas
Texas students are struggling with reading scores, with only six states and the District of Columbia ranking lower than Texas’ 8th graders, and the gap analysis revealing similar results between 4th and 8th grade.
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What’s Greg Got To Do With It?
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill is expected to significantly impact K-12 education in Texas. The bill will double the Educational Savings Accounts budget to $1 billion, despite concerns about its potential to exacerbate inequities in public schools and potentially undermine Republican school voucher goals.
Posted inHealth
The Sand Branch Solution: One Developer’s Mission for Water and Justice
Derek Avery, a real estate developer with roots in Houston, is working to revitalize underserved communities in southern Dallas County without displacing residents, while also addressing issues such as contaminated wells and lack of running water.
Posted inEducation
TRIO Program Under Threat as DOGE Targets DOE
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is threatening the Department of Education (DOE), which is responsible for ensuring students have access to resources for college success. This could have a devastating impact on students who rely on the TRIO program, including the Student Support Services (SSS) program at Paul Quinn College.
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Black Students Are Punished More, Then Expected to Succeed
Black students are disproportionately punished with disciplinary actions, leading to decreased academic performance and a widening achievement gap between Black and white students.
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One Big Family Reunion: The Bill Pickett Rodeo Merges Fun, Culture, and Heritage
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, founded by Lu Vason in 1984, is a signature event in the rodeo world, celebrating Black cowboys and cowgirls, and championing their heritage and culture.