The Dallas City Council is considering a budget amendment that would redirect $7.7 million in funds from the Office of Community Care to help reach the city’s police hiring goal for the fiscal year.
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Know Your Rights
Everyone in the US, regardless of immigration status, has constitutional rights that are protected by the Constitution, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
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Climate Justice at Risk as Trump EPA Targets $27B Green Fund
The Trump Administration is attempting to claw back $20 billion in grants already distributed by the EPA to combat climate change, raising questions about the integrity of federal contracts and the ability of the government to follow through on its promises.
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HUD Job Cuts Equals Housing Implosion
Protests have been growing across the nation against the Trump administration’s job cuts, with DOGE targeting a 50% reduction in HUD staff, potentially creating a work slowdown and backlog for services.
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Banks Cash in as Republicans Move to Kill Consumer Protections
Congressional Republicans have introduced a CRA resolution to repeal the CFPB rule that caps overdraft charges at $5, a move that would benefit the banking industry but not consumers.
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Senate Bill 2: A Threat to Public Education
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill that would divert over $10 billion from public funds to private schools, despite the state ranking 41st in education and public schools facing budget shortfalls.
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HillmanTok University: The Digital HBCU Revolutionizing Online Education
HillmanTok University, founded by Cierra Hinton and inspired by the fictional Hillman College from “The Cosby Show” spinoff “A Different World,” is a virtual learning institution offering over 400 courses across a range of topics, with the goal of making education accessible and relevant.
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Black DACA Recipients Face Uncertainty: What’s Next?
Black undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are facing uncertainty as the DACA program is under legal attack, with the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling it unlawful and blocking new applicants.
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On Trayvon Martin’s 30th Birthday, Black Lives Still Matter
Trayvon Martin’s life is honored on his 30th birthday, highlighting the ongoing struggle for justice and equality in America, as Black lives are still mattering despite the whitelash and attacks on DEI.
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The Fight for Free School Meals: What’s at Stake for Black Students
The Free Breakfast for School Children Program, started by the Black Panther Party in 1969, has influenced the School Breakfast Program and the Community Eligibility Provision, making it easier for low-income students to access free school meals, but critics argue that scaling back these programs would further heighten racial and economic disparities.