Jess Washington, the new Publisher of Dallas Weekly, is using her social capital to collaborate with local entities and draw new readers to the publication, while also focusing on the publication’s legacy as the #1 news source for Black Dallas.
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Graduation Rates are All Over – and So Are Our StudentsÂ
Graduation rates have fluctuated significantly in the years during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, with states and districts experiencing noteworthy differences based on their access to resources and ability to get struggling students across the finish line.
Posted inCulture
Video of Church Shaming Unwed Pregnant Woman Sparks Heated BacklashÂ
It started with a January 5 live stream of a church service on Facebook. In it, a young woman, fighting back tears, stands in front of her church congregation, publicly confesses she is pregnant and unmarried, and then apologizes for it. The church applauds her short revelation, and then her pastor proclaims that neither the church […]
Posted inHomepage
Allies or Foes? A Look at Race Relations Between Women Voters
White women voted for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, prompting Black women to question their alliance and solidarity, and to focus on protecting themselves and their community.
Posted inPolitics
President Carter Was a Great Humanitarian
Former President Jimmy Carter was a distinguished humanitarian, a courageous leader, and a man of integrity who fought for global health, world peace, and democracy, and was the first U.S. president to meet and build lasting relationships with leaders of Muslim grassroots organizations.
Posted inPolitics
Congresswoman Crockett Marks January 6 Attack as a Pivotal Moment in Preserving American Democracy
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has issued a statement marking the four-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, highlighting the revelations of the bipartisan House Select Committee and the ongoing threat posed by Trump and far-right groups.
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Trash Incinerators Disproportionately Harm Black and Hispanic Folks
Florida’s Miami-Dade County is considering building the nation’s largest trash incinerator, which has sparked concerns from residents and environmental advocacy groups due to the potential health risks and environmental injustice associated with the facility.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose – Vision for Your Life
All vision begins with light, and by reading the Bible, praying, believing, praising, worshiping, listening to God, and being obedient to His word, we can develop a Godly vision for our lives.
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20 Inspirational Quotes to Start Black Students Strong in 2025
20 Inspirational Quotes to Start Black Students Strong in 2025 provide words of encouragement and wisdom to uplift and foster a sense of identity and pride in Black students.
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The Beauty Inside All of Us
Alishia McCullough’s book “Reclaiming the Black Body” explores the ways in which colorism, featurism, and texturism have been internalized by Black women and femmes, and how they can work to unpack and heal from these damaging constructs.
