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 […]
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Posted inEducation
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.” […]
Posted inEducation
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. […]
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Climate Change Denial in Texas Schools Remains Major Concern
Scientists and environmental advocates have pushed for greater transparency in addressing climate change in educational texts while the State of Texas continues to weaken guidelines in schools. As Texas is […]
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Jehovah’s Witness Convention Returning to Denton
Denton Assembly Hall to Host the First Large Swahili Language Convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses Since 2019 After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organizations in the world […]
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Sleeping with the Enemy
A number of years ago, the movie Sleeping with the Enemy told a frightening story of a woman being mentally, physically, and verbally abused by her husband. Moviegoers connected with […]
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Texas ban on puberty blockers and hormone therapy for trans kids will go into effect despite legal fight
By William Melhado Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The state attorney general’s office appealed a state district court injunction that said the new prohibitions deprive trans kids of “necessary, […]
Posted inCulture
Lil Rel Howery & Dallas Reunite In Sold-Out Weekend At Addison Improv
By Bryson “Boom” Paul As part of his three-night stand-up residency at the Addison Improv last weekend, famouscomedian Lil Rel Howery escaped the current Hollywood strike. “Hollywood is going crazy […]
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Women’s suffrage, but for whom? These 10 Black suffragists fought for the vote before—and long after—the 19th Amendment
By Eliza Siegel Open an American history textbook from the last 50 years to the women’s suffrage chapter, and you will likely find a summary that places Susan B. Anthony […]
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She Reps: Jessica Glaspie
Jessica Glaspie is the author of “Life, Love, and HIV: A Memoir” which speaks to her contracting HIV in 2009. Glaspie was born in Zion, IL and is the mother […]