Reflection on the 129th Labor Day brings significance to the larger meaning behind the holiday. While the world looks different from the first day commemorating the nation’s workers, the United […]
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Historic March on Washington Anniversary Commemorated with Calls for Continued Civil Rights Struggle
The original March on Washington, a cornerstone of the civil rights movement, drew approximately 250,000 participants in 1963. Its influence paved the way for significant legislative milestones, including the passage of federal civil rights and voting rights laws in the 1960s. The erosion of voting rights, recent Supreme Court rulings that impact affirmative action and abortion rights, and the rise of hate and violence against marginalized communities, however, punctuate the current commemoration.
Dems Introduce Bill to Eradicate Solitary Confinement, Highlighting Racial Disparities
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA A group of House Democrats is spearheading legislative efforts to dismantle the practice of solitary confinement, a punitive measure that disproportionately affects […]
Coco Jones brings back that old-school R&B vibe
Dallas Weekly had a chance to catch up with Coco Jones during a private dinner hosted by High Standarz / Def Jam and K104 at Mr. X in downtown Dallas. […]
PragerU & Revisionism’s Effect on Black American History
Detractors of critical race theory have pushed for the inclusion of alternate courses, such as those provided by institutions like PragerU. With these courses offering a heavily skewed perspective of […]
No Time To Wait
In early August, StopAfib.org brought their “Get in Rhythm, Stay in Rhythm” conference to the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas. For those unfamiliar with AFib, atrial fibrillation is the most common […]
From strikes to labor laws: How the US adopted the 5-day workweek
By Leesa Davis It’s hard to imagine a world where Fridays don’t start the weekend, but the two-day weekend only rose to popularity in the 20th century. Underwood Archives // […]
She Reps: Tiffany Jones
Tiffany Jones-Lewis, a women’s fashion designer exclusively for tall women, was born in Memphis, TN. Jones’ fashion journey began at the age of 14 when her mother invested in her […]
Black Women Are Saving Us All
By Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier Originally appeared in Word in Black Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Georgia election workers Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman are “steering this nation to safety.” […]
Why This Teacher Spent $4,200 on Classroom Supplies
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black From pencils and notebooks to tables and chairs, low-paid teachers are shelling out big bucks for necessities their schools won’t provide. […]