The White House has suspended Peggy Carr, the head of the National Center for Education Statistics, which could hamper the collection of data that exposes racial disparities in K-12 schools.
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Trump’s DEI Ban and the Civil Rights of Black Students
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has issued a Dear Colleague letter to K-12 school districts, requiring them to eliminate DEI programs in two weeks or risk losing billions in federal funding, citing the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision overturning affirmative action in college admissions as the basis for the directive.
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Dallas music artist April Sha’Lil Hosts Interactive Experience — Tackling South Dallas DemandDilemma
April Sha’Lil will host Shine Phygital Phase II – “Demand Dilemma: An Interactive Print Press and Neighborhood-GO Experience” on March 8, 2025, at the South Dallas Cultural Center, to raise awareness of resource gaps in South Dallas and promote her debut album.
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Cynt Marshall Honored with Surprise Proclamation From City of Dallas
Cynt Marshall, the first African American female CEO in the NBA, was celebrated for her groundbreaking leadership, community advocacy, and unwavering resilience during a retirement celebration in Dallas, where she was presented with a special proclamation from the City of Dallas.
Posted inWomen's History Month Special Edition
Honoring Women’s History Month: A Warrior Woman, Dr. Cheryl Williamson
Dr. Cheryl Williamson, a wife, mother, speaker, life coach, author, and producer, is empowering women, especially Black women, through her work, highlighting the importance of self-belief, perseverance, and community building.
Posted inHealth
10 Ways to Cope with the Collective Depression (Without Losing Your Sanity)
To cope with the collective depression caused by the constant barrage of bad news, it is important to take breaks, practice mindfulness, surround yourself with positive people, and find ways to laugh and enjoy life.
Posted inCulture
Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’, Inspires Students with Her Life Journey
Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, visited Paul Quinn College to talk to students about the importance of Black history and the current state of the American political scene.
Posted inEntertainment
Promise Noelle: Resilience in Every Verse
Dallas’s creative community is defined by its diverse voices and bold storytelling—and few embody this spirit more than Promise Noelle. A two-time self-published author and Dallas-based poet, Promise has been […]
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Bobbi Humphrey:Â A South Dallas Journey
Bobbi Humphrey, a legendary flutist, writer, poet, photographer, educator, activist, and record label owner, has had a profound impact on music and has been recognized by Billboard as the Best Female Instrumentalist in 1976.
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Kamala Harris to Receive NAACP Chairman’s Award at 56th NAACP Image Awards
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, honoring her public service and commitment to justice, equality, and the future of our country.