Jeanette Greenwood is a remarkable filmmaker, serving as the CEO and Founder of Ladies in Film & Television and establishing the Texas Indie Filmmaker Awards Show. She is a strong […]
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Disney Dreamers Academy Helps Parents Reclaim Passions…with Kids in Tow
Disney Dreamers Academy helps parents reclaim sacrificed passions, reminding adults that it’s never too late to dream and that following their own dreams is good for everyone.
Black, Disabled, and Dealing With the Maze of Health Care
Adults living with a disability experience delays in access to medical equipment and supplies, contributing to worsening health outcomes, chronic pain, and mental health issues, according to a new Urban Institute report.
Racial Bias Uncovered in Kidney Transplantation System: Thousands of Black Patients Prioritized After Years of Waiting
By Stacy M. Brown At issue is a once widely used test that overestimated how well Black people’s kidneys were functioning, making them look healthier than they really were. An […]
Navajo to Nat Turner, Solar Eclipses Have Played Important Cultural Roles Through a Colorful History
From Navajo Beliefs to Nat Turner’s Revolt, Solar Eclipses Have Played Important Cultural Roles Through a Colorful History.
5 Organizations Boosting Black Student Achievement
Black kids achieve is a collection of five nonprofit organizations that are providing support for Black children in education, mentorship, scholarships, and financial aid, to help them achieve their goals of college and career readiness.
Preserved by Purpose: Spiritually Speaking and Listening
Jim Washington’s simple question changed the life of a young woman, leading to her professional and personal success as a writer and college English professor.
To close or stay open? Ahead of the eclipse, Texas schools weighed logistical hurdles versus learning opportunities
Texas school districts have weighed logistical hurdles and learning opportunities ahead of the eclipse, with some closing and others staying open, and some districts integrating eclipse-related curriculum into their lessons.
Mural reveals Fair Park’s role in Juneteenth’s history
J.D. Moore was selected to be part of the Absolute Equality – Juneteenth Mural Project, a national project which features large scale murals in Galveston, Shreveport, Houston, Miami, Detroit, Philadelphia and Chicago, to commemorate Juneteenth and highlight Fair Park’s historical significance.
UT-Austin announces round of firings in latest step to comply with Texas’ DEI ban
The University of Texas at Austin has laid off about 60 employees in a move to comply with Texas’ DEI ban, with some offices expected to close by May 31.