The FDA is investigating two outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, but is not releasing information on the sources, leading experts to warn that consumers may not be aware of the risks.
Category: Community
Posted inWord In Black
Stolen Valor: Erasing Black Stories From Arlington National Cemetery
Black service members are being dishonored in death at Arlington National Cemetery, where their stories are being erased from the website, and their contributions are being ignored by President Donald Trump’s crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion in the federal government and military.
Posted inEducation
Department of Ed Cuts are Real, and Black Students Will Feel It
The Department of Education has cut nearly half of its workforce, including the Office of Civil Rights and the Institute of Education, Sciences, which will hurt Black K-12 students the hardest.
Posted inSports
A Mission on the Gridiron: The Rise of the Women’s National Football Conference
Elizabeth Jenkins, President of the Women’s National Football Conference (WNFC), is dedicated to establishing genuine pathways for women in football, challenging long-held perceptions, and creating a professional, sustainable platform for women’s tackle football.
Posted inMental Health
Health Care Prevention is the Gold Standard
Black Americans face significant barriers to accessing preventive health care due to systemic racism, mistrust, and inequity, resulting in worse health outcomes compared to their white peers.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose – Mahogany Moments
In her article, Shewanda Riley reflects on her own “Mahogany moments” of questioning and uncertainty, and encourages others to trust in God’s plan and grace during times of fear or doubt.
Posted inMetro
DART Board Discusses Silver Line, Proposed Legislation, and Budget Concerns
The DART Board of Directors is considering new legislation to potentially restructure the board, budgeting concerns, and another possible financial audit, as member cities are fed up with unfair funding and lack of representation on the board.
Posted inHealth
Is Your Measles Shot Still Doing its Job?
The American Medical Association is urging people to check their vaccination status, as the measles outbreak in the Southwestern U.S. continues to grow, with the CDC reporting 222 new cases nationwide.
Posted inEducation
Black Students Are the Future of Journalism
Black journalists are working to provide access and opportunities to young Black students to learn journalism, as the pipeline for Black journalists is shrinking due to limited opportunities.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas bill would increase oversight of universities’ hiring, curriculum and compliance
Senate Bill 37 would create a state office to investigate complaints against universities and require governing boards to ensure courses don’t endorse certain ideologies, while also giving boards more power to hire administrators and oversee curricula.