The rollout of the redesigned Free Application for Federal Student Aid has been delayed and plagued with bugs and glitches, resulting in a 29% decline in overall applications and a 35% decline among low-income and minority students.
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‘We had to own the land’: How the Forest Theater became a neighborhood revitalization project
Forest Forward, a Black-led nonprofit, has acquired 22 South Dallas properties, including the theater, a former liquor store, a gas station, and lots behind the theater, in an effort to revitalize the neighborhood and provide housing and parking for the community.
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She Reps: Twyla Marks
Twyla M. Marks is a #1 Encouragement Expert, Speaker, Life Coach, and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient who has been featured on many platforms and is a survivor of a toxic marriage and divorce.
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How community gardens do (and don’t) address food apartheid in South Dallas
The City of Dallas and other funders have invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in community gardens in South Dallas, ranging from cutting-edge technology with high production to early childhood education environments, to provide produce and learning opportunities for the community.
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Years ago, Texas hustled to get kids on state health care. Now it’s kicking them off.
Texas Health and Human Services has faced criticism for the way it has dropped millions of Texans from the Medicaid and CHIP rolls in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with advocates calling for a more aggressive approach to enrollment in the future.
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Black Folks Are Advocating for the Unhoused
Black leaders in Houston are working to combat the homelessness crisis by providing services and support to the underserved communities in the area, including Bread of Life Inc., A Caring Safe Place, Coalition for the Homeless, and Hearts of Rescue.
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How Towing Disproportionately Affects Working-Class Drivers
Dallas is known for its aggressive towing market, which leaves poor and working class communities in the city more affected by fees, especially when private property tows are performed illegally.
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The Elder Statesman
Jason Kidd, the current Dallas Mavericks head coach, was selected to be a part of the USA Men’s Basketball team in 2008, which went on to win the gold medal and return the program back to its prestige and dominance.
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Preserved by Purpose: Â Spiritual PTSD:Â Strength After the Battle
After experiencing spiritual warfare, it is important to develop the coping skills necessary to move forward and not get stuck in the emotional aftermath of the battle, by relying on God’s strength, trusting in God, and using discernment.
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This Is What Black School Leaders Really Need
The School Leaders of Color Conference, an annual gathering of BIPOC educators and school leaders, serves as a space of empowerment and solidarity, providing valuable insights and practical strategies for a more equitable education system.
