Studies have made it clear: Black college students are more likely to observe and experience overt racism and experience microaggressions that communicate that they are intellectually inferior or don’t belong. While those problems […]
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40 LOVE Legacy Builder Ceremony Serves Culture, Community, and Celebration in Dallas
The inaugural 40 LOVE Legacy Builder Ceremony celebrated Black excellence and honored the contributions of individuals committed to preserving Black stories and legacy for future generations, while also showcasing the next generation of leaders.
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Ciara is among the first descendants of enslaved people granted citizenship by Benin
Ciara has become one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a new law granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people, as part of the country’s initiative to acknowledge its role in the transatlantic slave trade and promote tourism focused on slavery-related sites of remembrance.
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Rising Pregnancy Prosecutions Threaten Rights and Health Care Access
Pregnancy Justice has documented 210 pregnancy-related prosecutions in the year following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, highlighting the growing trend of criminalizing pregnancy and the need for policy advocacy to ensure pregnant women have access to health care and support without fear of criminalization.
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DART UPDATE: Modified Rail Service Notice
Due to a system disruption, limited morning rail service is operating between Victory Station, Union Station, and Pearl Station, with bus bridge shuttle service connecting riders to the CBD.
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“We Already Have What We Need”: Tatyana Ali Talks Black Motherhood, Baby Yams & the Black Moms Fair
The Black Moms Fair is a one-day event in South Dallas that celebrates Black mothers and families, and features a keynote fireside conversation with actress Tatyana Ali, who will also debut her maternal wellness brand, Baby Yams, which supports Black midwives and doulas.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound US 80 Closes, Detours at Town East Boulevard in Mesquite July 20
MESQUITE – Weather permitting, all lanes of eastbound US 80 will close and detour to the frontage road at Town East Boulevard from 10 p.m. Sunday, July 20 to 5 a.m. […]
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Oak Bluffs: The Legacy of Black Martha’s Vineyard and Black Artists
Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, has been a sanctuary for Black, middle- to upper-income, educated professionals for generations, with many Black artists and creatives finding inspiration and refuge in the town.
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Tragic I-20 Crash Claims Six Lives in Terrell, Texas
Six people lost their lives in a fatal crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas, and the driver, Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, has been charged with six counts of manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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‘The Ancestors Were Speaking’: My Pilgrimage to Ghana
Thousands of Black Americans visit Ghana each year to connect with their heritage and seek racial healing, with many opting to move to the country and others receiving African names in traditional ceremonies.
