A new report from The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ teens and young adults experiencing homelessness are more likely to have suicidal ideation, and that systemic changes such as cash assistance and LGBTQ+-inclusive shelters could help.
Category: Texas
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
Educational Disparities Widen as Texas House Passes Voucher Bill That Funds Private Schools with Taxpayer Money
House Republicans have passed a bill that could severely limit Black students’ access to private school education in Texas, by increasing funding for individual private school students, reducing the use of less-experienced educators, and allowing for vouchers to be used to improve already up-to-standard private schools.
Posted inHealth
Measles Outbreak in Texas Exposes Flaws in Public Health Response Amid Misinformation
Texas’ recent measles outbreak has exposed flaws in its public health response, allowing anti-vaccine groups to spread misinformation and contribute to the deaths of two children.
Posted inWord In Black
Mass Protests in Black and White – Are We Showing Up?
Black protesters were largely absent from the April 5 “Hands Off!” protest, with organizers focusing on working-class whites who supported Donald Trump, while Black organizers are urging a focus on fighting the Trump administration’s policies and defending against attacks on American citizens.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
Climate Justice Isn’t Dead
Environmental justice programs are being dismantled by the Trump Administration, but Ryan Hathaway believes the backlash will fail and is working to preserve environmental justice efforts.
Posted inLocal
“Hands Off” Protest Fills Dealey Plaza as Americans Rally Nationwide and Online Against Trump, Musk and Injustice
DALLAS – Dealey Plaza was occupied with hundreds of protestors this past weekend for the “Hands Off” protest. “Hands Off” was part of a larger movement of protests on April […]
Posted inLocal
DART Board Struggles with Governance Changes, Budget Concerns
The DART Board of Directors has voted to increase the budget for the new Silver Line project, but still has a stalemate over proposed legislation for governance and funding priorities.
Posted inMetro
Undocumented While Black: Navigating the Complex Landscape of Residency and Rights
Undocumented persons in the US are at risk of deportation and detention under Trump’s new policies, but they can fight back by exercising their rights and seeking legal advice.
Posted inPolitics
Representatives Crockett, Goldman Introduce the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 to Establish National Public Education and Outreach Campaign for Abortion and Abortion-Related Health Services
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Congressman Dan Goldman have reintroduced the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 to combat anti-abortion misinformation and disinformation, ensuring that women have access to accurate information about their reproductive healthcare options.
Posted inBlackPressUSA.com
Black Press and Black Church Unity Targeting TARGET
The Black Church and Black Press are calling for respect and economic restoration from Target and corporate America, demanding an end to DEI policies and urging the public to boycott their products until justice and peace are achieved.