Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, June 23, 2025!
In today’s newsletter, Trump is insane and begging to keep oil prices down because he never considers the consequences of actin’ a clown. Fell asleep at G7 before he got tossed, now literally just tweeted that Vladimir Putin is “the boss.” (Sure thing TACO, we already know.) Shared a drink recipe last week to get through Juneteenth in style. Now we think it needs to be a regular feature for a while.
IKYMI
Anthony Bowens Is the Pride of Pro Wrestling — In and Out of the Ring
Anthony Bowens, an AEW superstar and one of the first openly gay champions in AEW history, is using his platform to inspire and open doors for other LGBTQ+ athletes in professional wrestling.
Spiritual
Preserved By Purpose: Will Real Christians Stand Up for Godly Compassion?
Christian leaders need to speak out against the inhumane and unjust deportation policies of the current administration, as the Bible encourages us to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Black Music Month
The Roots Picnic Got It Wrong. Wu-Tang Got It Right. Erykah Badu Put Some Sauce On It for Freedom Day.
The Roots Picnic 2025 was marred by long wait times, poor conditions, and lackluster performances, while Wu-Tang and Erykah Badu delivered a flawless and memorable experience.
National
Trump’s Decision-Making and Iran: A Path of Controversy and Instability
Trump’s administration has been criticized for its failure to address key issues, including immigration, the economy, party infighting, and his cabinet’s incompetence, with recent actions in Iran only serving to further destabilize the Middle East […]
Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott Vetoes THC Ban, Calls for Regulation Instead
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a controversial state ban on THC products, keeping the state hemp industry alive and spurring a potential special session to address the issue.
Mama’s Summer Sour
Shake, Strain and Pour
- 1-1/2 oz. cognac
- 1 oz. simple syrup
- 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
Community
Together We Sing Unites Dallas in Praise and Power
The stars were out to celebrate Black music, Black leaders, and the Black community at Together We Sing at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Orchestra. Industry names in gospel music and in the Dallas community […]
Science
The Fight to Preserve NOAA: Scientists Rally to Save Key Climate and Ocean Research
Former NOAA employees and allies rallied to save the agency from further cuts, citing its importance in climate, conservation, and weather forecasting, while former research biologist Dr. Holden Harris is now selling frozen chocolate bananas […]
Health
The Price You Pay for an Obamacare Plan Could Surge Next Year
The expiration of the enhanced subsidies for Obamacare premiums could result in a significant increase in premiums, leaving many low-income individuals and families struggling to afford health insurance and forcing them to turn to short-term […]
K-12 Education
Can You Teach the Truth in America?
Educators, students, and organizers are pushing back against school censorship and book bans by participating in the Zinn Education Project’s Teach Truth Day of Action, which includes pop-up book giveaways and screenings of documentaries about […]
Word In Black
Muslim Day of Service Restores Forgotten Black Graves
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will gather in Richmond, VA to clean and restore a neglected cemetery where African American graves have been forgotten and overgrown, as part of their 75th annual convention.
Newsletter for Monday June 23, 2025