WNBA players wore black T-shirts with the message “Pay Us What You Owe Us” at the 2025 All-Star Game in Indianapolis to protest the league’s existing labor agreement and demand equitable compensation, benefits, and revenue sharing.
Category: This Week
Posted inThis Week
Moody Fund for the Arts Distributes $445,000 in Funding to Dallas Arts Organizations
The Moody Fund for the Arts has awarded grants to 66 Dallas arts organizations, ranging from $3,500 to $12,000, to support a broad range of art forms and cultural enrichment to underserved communities.
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose – Old Vision and New Insights
After trying new contact lenses, a woman realized that she needed a balance of both old and new things to have the most precise vision, reflecting the wisdom of 2 Corinthians 5:17 that we are new creations with old things passing away and all things becoming new.
Posted inOpinion
Trump and the Epstein Saga: A Tale of Lies and Conspiracy
Trump is calling the Epstein files a “hoax” despite evidence pointing to the opposite, while his administration is facing criticism for its handling of natural disasters and corruption, and SCOTUS is being accused of being more interested in protecting themselves than providing legal opinions.
Posted inMusic
New Free Guitar Classes Launch in Deep Ellum, Centering Black Musical Legacy
Deep Ellum’s community arts initiative, led by Jess Garland and Kierra Gray Thomas, offers free guitar classes to honor the city’s legacy of Black musical innovation and foster creativity, cultural awareness, and community connection.
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Ida B. Wells: Princess of the Press
Ida B. Wells, a pioneering journalist and activist, exposed the truth about lynchings in the Jim Crow South, becoming the first Black woman to run for an Illinois State Senate seat, and in a time where journalism is being attacked, we can learn from her muckraking journalism.
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This Is What They’re Polluting a Black Neighborhood in Memphis For
The chatbot Grok on Elon Musk’s social media platform X was caught posting antisemitic content, while the supercomputer Colossus that powers Grok is polluting a predominantly Black neighborhood in Memphis with ozone and formaldehyde emissions.
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved By Purpose: It’s in the Details!
A recent skin condition experience taught me the importance of paying attention to even the smallest details, and Matthew 10:29-31 shows that God is concerned about even the smallest details, so I should be too.
Posted inEducation
Bethune’s Legacy: The Power of Education
Mary McLeod Bethune, a renowned educator and civil rights activist, founded institutions to provide education to Black students, and served as a leader in various federal agencies, demonstrating the importance of education and knowledge in the fight for civil rights and progress.
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Oak Bluffs: The Legacy of Black Martha’s Vineyard and Black Artists
Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, has been a sanctuary for Black, middle- to upper-income, educated professionals for generations, with many Black artists and creatives finding inspiration and refuge in the town.
