Happy Friday, April 25th. Here are our top stories. Have a great weekend!
Healing Requires Transparency: Why Students Need Police Accountability
Black students at Northern Illinois University are concerned about the dismantling of the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database, which was created to track police misconduct and hold officers accountable, and are now pushing for local measures to ensure police transparency.
Local
This Family’s Journey Counters RFK’s Autism Claims with Truth and Joy
In response to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sweeping comments about autism, this story highlights something […]
Politics
Educational Disparities Widen as Texas House Passes Voucher Bill That Funds Private Schools with Taxpayer Money
House Republicans have passed a bill that could severely limit Black students’ access to private […]
Business
Hardball Student Loan Collections Will Hit Black Borrowers Most
The Trump administration’s decision to collect on federal student loans will disproportionately affect Black borrowers, […]
Education
Without Pell Grants, Black Students Lose More Than Tuition
Black students rely heavily on Pell Grants to access higher education and racial healing, and […]
Health
91 Fast Food Breakfast Sandwiches Ranked by Nutritional Value
Hers analyzed over 91 breakfast sandwich, wrap, and burrito options from the biggest fast food […]
Study: Poverty Raises Suicide Risks for LGBTQ+ Youth
A new report from The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ teens and young adults experiencing […]
Culture
A Princess in the Ghetto: A Story of Dreams, Defiance, and Dallas Legacy Comes to Life at TBAAL
What happens when you plant a seed of purpose in the concrete of the inner […]
Grammy Award-Winning Country Artist Pynk Beard Discusses His Music Journey and the Influence of Black Artistry in Country
Grammy Award-winning country artist Pynk Beard recently hosted a private listening party for his debut album Sugar & Salt, ahead of his scheduled appearance at the Rooted in Rhythm Festival in McKinney, Texas.
Lifestyle
Ladies Athletic Club of Dallas: A Fast-Growing Sisterhood Empowering Women Through Wellness, Connection, and Community
The Ladies Athletic Club of Dallas has blossomed from a simple concept into a dynamic […]
Sports
Nico Harrison Stands Firm on Mavericks’ Future Amid Tumultuous Season
Dallas Mavericks President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Nico Harrison has defended the team’s […]
Word In Black
Opinion – Editorial
OP-ED: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
The National Newspaper Publishers Association is launching a national selective buying and public education campaign […]
Events
