Ten years after the racially motivated shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Democrats are pushing for tougher laws to prevent similar tragedies, including the “Charleston loophole” and universal background checks for firearm purchases.
Category: This Week
Posted inHealth
Congrats on Your Baby — Now Pay This Surprise Extra $8,000
Los Angeles-based actor and content creator Amber Wallin shared her experience of receiving a $8,333.73 hospital bill for herself and her newborn, sparking a debate about the high cost of medical care and the racial wealth gap.
Posted inLocal
Doors Open at 6AM Sharp: Park South YMCA Returns, and So Does Its Community
The Park South YMCA in South Dallas has reopened with a modern and upgraded facility, and is calling on the community to contribute to a commemorative history wall to celebrate its legacy and impact.
Posted inFashion
Man of the Moment: A Night Where Fashion Walked with Purpose
The Man of the Moment Runway Show, in partnership with Woodford Reserve, celebrated fatherhood and community uplift through a fashion show and fundraiser supporting Threads for Change, an initiative aimed at empowering underserved youth through creative arts.
Posted inSports
Post-Race Celebration Leads to Shocking Disqualification
Clara Adams, a 16-year-old track and field athlete from California, was disqualified from the CIF State Championship for an unsportsmanlike celebration, sparking a national conversation about sportsmanship and culture, and drawing support from her father, civil rights attorneys, the NAACP, and political leaders.
Posted inThis Week
Cardi B Slams Trump Over Immigration Raids: ‘Have Some Compassion’
Rapper Cardi B has spoken out against President Trump’s immigration policies, urging compassion for the affected communities and warning that the raids could lead to further deportation of immigrants.
Posted inHealth
The Death of Ananda Lewis: A Warning for Black Women
Ananda Lewis, a former MTV star, used her fame to urge Black women to get regular breast cancer screenings and to heed medical advice, despite systemic racism and mistrust of the medical profession, and ultimately died from the disease at age 52.
Posted inThis Week
Trump’s 2024 Victory Under Scrutiny as Legal Complaints Target Elon Musk’s Election Tactics
A Wisconsin nonprofit has filed a complaint against Elon Musk and his political allies, alleging that they violated state election law by bribing voters to vote for Trump in the 2024 election.
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Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Happy Hump Day DW fam and welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! In today’s newsletter, the White House is still a mess, our […]
Posted inPolitics
The Feckless Failures in DC are Afraid. Good. They Should Be.
The Trump administration has failed to deliver on its promises and has instead been marked by racist policies, failed initiatives, and unqualified appointees, while their opponents are gaining ground in the upcoming election season.