A resident of Hickory Trace Townhomes in Redbird has experienced poor trash management and illegal towing, leading to the allegation that she is being displaced as part of gentrification efforts.
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SB4, the Border, and the Valorization of Racial Profiling
SB4 is currently on hold in the State of Texas due to its unconstitutionality and potential for racialized policing, while protesters continue to demonstrate against it and call for open borders.
Black Kids Need You to Show Up for Career Day
By Aziah Siid Studies find students have good jobs in the future when they receive career exposure and work-based learning while attaining their education. Career days happen nationwide at schools, […]
Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, here’s who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand
Nearly two years after the Uvalde massacre, here’s who has been reprimanded and where investigations stand By Lexi Churchill and Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublicaMarch 29, 2024 “Nearly […]
Ex-Cheerleader Studying Black Maternal Crisis Dies Giving Birth
By Jennifer Porter Gore Originally appeared in Word in Black When she died during childbirth, Krystal Anderson became the latest reminder that Black women are at the center of a […]
Texas appeals court overturns Crystal Mason’s conviction, 5-year sentence for illegal voting
By Karen Brooks Harper Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Mason gained national attention after she was convicted for voting while under supervised release for felony tax fraud. She said […]
Fair Park’s Cotton Bowl Set for a $140 Million Makeover: Revitalizing a South Dallas Landmark
By Marlissa Collier Fair Park, the gem of Sunny South Dallas, was the center of attention earlier this week. The occasion? The groundbreaking of a massive $140 million upgrade to […]
Black Teachers Help Keep Black Boys Out of Special Education
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black A new study finds that Black male elementary school students with Black teachers are less likely to be identified for special […]
NAACP’s Bay Area Unit Plan Press Release on Texas’ SB17 & SB4
The NAACP Dickinson Bay Area Unit #6280 will conduct a Press Conference this Friday, March 29th at 10am at New Vision Baptist Church located at 2311 24th Street, Dickinson, TX. […]
Shirley Chisholm’s Legacy Claimed A Seat at the Table for Black Women
By Aprill O. Turner Originally appeared in Word in Black Chisholm knocked down barriers and opened doors that led to Black women refusing to wait for an invitation to claim […]