Harvard University’s new free-tuition policy may appear progressive, but it fails to address the systemic obstacles that keep Black students out of the elite college, including deeply segregated, chronically underfunded public schools and racial bias.
Category: This Week
Posted inPolitics
Representatives Crockett, Goldman Introduce the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 to Establish National Public Education and Outreach Campaign for Abortion and Abortion-Related Health Services
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and Congressman Dan Goldman have reintroduced the Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 to combat anti-abortion misinformation and disinformation, ensuring that women have access to accurate information about their reproductive healthcare options.
Posted inSports
Historic Conference Expansion: Paul Quinn College, Huston-Tillotson University Join HBCU Athletic Conference
Paul Quinn College and Huston-Tilloson University have joined the HBCU Athletic Conference, adding to its legacy and creating a “family celebration” for the two schools.
Posted inWomen
Dallas Examiner’s ‘Great Conversation’ Honors Women Leaders for Community Impact
The Dallas Examiner and Vision Team hosted the second annual “Great Conversation” to celebrate Women’s History Month and honor ten exceptional women from the Dallas-Fort Worth area whose leadership, service, and advocacy are transforming communities across the region.
Posted inEnvironmental Justice
In EPA’s War on Environmental Justice, the Dems Go on Offense
Senate Democrats are accusing Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin of breaking the law by canceling billions of dollars in federal grants intended to address environmental justice issues in minority communities.
Posted inBlackPressUSA.com
Black Press and Black Church Unity Targeting TARGET
The Black Church and Black Press are calling for respect and economic restoration from Target and corporate America, demanding an end to DEI policies and urging the public to boycott their products until justice and peace are achieved.
Posted inWord In Black
In Trump’s War on Federal Workers, Black Families Pay the Price
The Trump administration has ousted dozens of career officials and signaled a return to patronage rather than merit, threatening the progress made in government employment for African Americans.
Posted inFeatures
Elizabeth Wattley’s Forest Forward Revitalization
Elizabeth Wattley has revitalized the Forest Forward Theatre in South Dallas, investing $17 million in Black-owned businesses and utilizing 78% of the contracts with Black-owned and minority-owned businesses.
Posted inEvents
Black on the Block Festival Returns to Arlington, Celebrating Black Entrepreneurship and Culture
The Black on the Block Festival in Arlington, TX, was a vibrant celebration of Black entrepreneurship, creativity, and culture, featuring over 170 Black-owned businesses, live performances, and delicious food, sponsored by Live Nation Urban.
Posted inOpinion
Letter to Patrick Williams of Dallas Observer
The Editor-In-Chief of the Dallas Observer, Patrick Williams, is under fire for his condescending and disrespectful tone in a recent opinion piece, which called for Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket to be quiet, and has been criticized by the Publisher and CEO of Dallas Weekly, Jess Washington, for its negative impact on the discourse of Black women in power.