Even as Air Quality Improves, Black Houston Is Getting More Smog
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black The record-high temperatures that baked Houston and surrounding Texas communities this summer did not only cause health problems directly related to the heat. Sweltering weather can increase smog too, and that was very much the case this year: the Houston area had its smoggiest summer since 2011, with…
Tax cuts, teacher pension increases at stake after misinformation-led challenge to 2023 election
By Natalia Contreras, Votebeat and The Texas Tribune Dec. 1, 2023 “Tax cuts, teacher pension increases at stake after misinformation-led challenge to 2023 election” was first…
Reading programs are pushing for more representation in books to help improve student literacy, interest
It is a critical time for a student in their primary and secondary levels of schooling to develop an interest in and a habit of taking the initiative…
Despite strong economy, Texas cities grapple with excess office space
By Joshua Fechter, The Texas Tribune Nov. 29, 2023 “Despite strong economy, Texas cities grapple with excess office space” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…
Meet the Leader Helping Train Future Black Business Owners
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Black people have always had an entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no lack of desire or motivation that stops them from…
Is Helping Black Moms Out Financially Unconstitutional?
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black A nonprofit and a law firm filed a lawsuit against the city of San Francisco and the state of…
Judge Awards Aretha Franklin’s Property to Her Sons
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia A Michigan judge has allocated properties owned by the late legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin to her sons based on…