By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2023 Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to consider recommending a pardon for Daniel Perry on Saturday, […]
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Violated Ethics Laws with Multiple Super Yacht Cruises with Republican Donor
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Justices are required to report all gifts of $415 or more that are “anything of value” and not fully reimbursed. There’s no […]
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City of Dallas named finalist for All-America City Award
The City of Dallas has been named a finalist for the 2023 All-America City title. The honor, which is given through the National Civic League, celebrates the best in local innovation, […]
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In Light of Trans Day of Visibility, Listen to Young People
by Kayla Tawa Originally appeared in Word in Black In light of Trans Day of Visibility, it’s important to remember that visibility isn’t just about being seen. It’s about being heard, […]
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SNAP recipients will see a cut in food benefits starting this month
By Emma Williams Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune During the pandemic, Texans received extra money on their Lone Star cards through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, […]
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Mayor Johnson appoints chairs of five Community Bond Task Force subcommittees
DALLAS — Mayor Eric L. Johnson on Thursday announced his appointments of the five chairs of the Community Bond Task Force (CBTF) subcommittees formed as part of the 2024 Bond […]
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Obamacare has Significantly Reduced Racial Disparities in Health Care Access
Originally appeared in NNPA By Stacy M. Brown Former President Barack Obama’s signature piece of legislation has proved the gift that’s kept on giving for Black and Brown communities in […]
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To tackle high housing costs, Texas lawmakers push to build more homes
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune, And Lucy Tompkins, The Texas Tribune and The New York Times As Texas contends with historically high home prices and rents, state legislators might […]
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Federal Researchers Find Sudden Unexplained Deaths Rose for Black Infants
The authors concluded that Black infants die nearly three times the rate of white babies. By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA A new study has shown a huge […]
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Here’s How the White House Says President Biden’s Budget Advances Equity
President Joe Biden unveiled a $6.8 trillion budget plan that includes aiding several social programs, raising taxes on the wealthy, and decreasing the country’s debt by $3 trillion over the […]