Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 16, 2025!
Since it’s Wednesday, July 16th, today, I’ve got another birthday to do. And because it’s *that month* in my fam, I get to now do two. So shout out to my oldest baby bro who’s 60 today to his sorrow. Then save some love for my youngest baby boy, because he turns a year older tomorrow. Of course it’s because I’m your newsletter lady, the opener is mine as a perk. But if you’d like some space to shoutout to a boo, just say so and I’ll make that work!
Editor’s Top Pick
Ida B. Wells: Princess of the Press
Ida B. Wells, a pioneering journalist and activist, exposed the truth about lynchings in the Jim Crow South, becoming the first Black woman to run for an Illinois State Senate seat, and in a time where journalism is being attacked, we can learn from her muckraking journalism.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter Marks 12 Years with Global Expansion and Renewed Calls for Accountability
Black Lives Matter is celebrating its 12th anniversary with a summit in Los Angeles, where organizers from 51 chapters gathered to discuss principles, strategy, and the need to confront fascism and unmasked racism, while also addressing internal conflicts over financial stewardship.
National Politics
As Trump Looks to Net Five GOP Seats Through Texas Redistricting, Democrats Grasp for Response
Texas Democrats are criticizing President Trump’s plan to redraw their state’s political map, fearing it could lead to a gerrymander that could come back to haunt Republicans, and are considering using their limited options to fight back.
Education
White Coats and Brotherhood: Young Black Men Reclaiming Their Story
The Young Doctors Project, founded by Dr. Malcolm Woodland and Dr. Torian Easterling, is a program that mentors and supports young Black men in the DMV, Roanoke, VA, and NYC, to pursue careers in health and medicine, while also giving back to their communities.
Word in Black
Teachers Union’s AI Deal Raises Questions—and Concerns
The American Federation of Teachers has partnered with tech giants Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to launch the National Academy for A.I. Instruction, a $23 million initiative aimed at providing access to free AI training and curriculum for all 1.8 million members of the AFT, but critics question if AI can truly enhance teaching and learning.
Newsletter for Wednesday July 16, 2025
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