Top Stories for Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
News
School Districts Stay Quiet as Lawmakers Push to Limit When They Can Sue the State
The Texas Senate passed SB 1962, which would make it more difficult for districts to […]
Pope Francis Dies at 88: First Latin American Pontiff Advocated for the Marginalized, Clashed with Conservative Catholics
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, has passed away at the age of […]
Local
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 […]
Oak Cliff Residents Rally Against Zoning Changes that Could Lead to Displacement
The City of Dallas’s West Oak Cliff Area Plan has opened the door to new […]
South Dallas Trusts ‘Not My Son’: How Tramonica Brown’s Nonprofit Is Bringing New Life and Longevity To Our Streets
Not My Son, a South Dallas nonprofit founded by Tramonica Brown, has been working to empower the community through outreach, social […]
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 […]
Sports
Nico Harrison Stands Firm on Mavericks’ Future Amid Tumultuous Season
Dallas Mavericks President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Nico Harrison has faced intense scrutiny […]
Education
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, […]
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
Stylists Are Not Therapists: Why Mental Health Support in Beauty Matters
Beauty professionals are often considered confidants and listeners, but rarely receive the same care they […]
Entertainment
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 […]
Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ Is a Supernatural Scarefest
Ryan Coogler’s new vampire thriller “Sinners” is a bold, well-planned, historical supernatural thriller about vampires […]
Lifestyle
Property Is Power: Black Women Leading the Charge in Homeownership
Black women are making significant strides in homeownership, outpacing other demographics and making up 27% […]
