Michael S. Regan’s resignation as Environmental Protection Agency administrator marks the end of a failed experiment in seeking environmental justice through regulation, as legal challenges and political opposition have hindered the agency’s ability to investigate environmental injustices.
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The Neurodivergent Community: 1 in 5 People and Growing
Neurodivergence is a fairly recent term. Introduced to the world by Australian sociologist Judy Singer in 1998 to describe people whose brains work differently from established neurotypical norms. In 2020, Organizational Psychologist Nancy Doyle estimated that about 15-20% of the world’s population is neurodivergent. That’s 1 out of every 5 people you meet. So, what […]
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Chief Revenue Officer of Dallas Weekly Outlines Plan for Sustainable Revenue Streams and Community Engagement
In 2025, the Chief Revenue Officer of Dallas Weekly will focus on diversifying and strengthening revenue streams through digital subscriptions, community-driven advertising partnerships, multimedia content, and collaborations with local businesses, activists, and Black-owned media outlets.
Posted inWord In Black
Black Health Disparities: Still a Thing
Black Americans are more likely to die from heart disease, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, accidents, and COVID-19 due to social determinants of health, including economic stability, education, healthcare, neighborhoods, and social context.
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Preserved – A Year of Pruning Ends
The cycle of a tree’s leaves returning in the Spring, even after they have fallen off, is a reminder that God’s promises for blessings are not far away, even in the midst of loss and trauma.
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Is Our Food System Safe?
Since the summer, dozens of people have died and several dozens more have been hospitalized after consuming food tainted with E. coli and listeria, leading to recalls of processed and packaged foods, produce, and even frozen waffles.
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I Was Two Days Too Young to Vote in 2024
A young person reflects on the disappointment of being unable to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election, but emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and advocacy to create change in their community.
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2024’s Hottest Topics in Education
2024 saw significant drama in American education, including book bans, restrictions on teaching Black history, and SNAFUs on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, but also inspiring stories of bold leaders fighting for equitable education and dedicated educators making sure their students get the best education possible.
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Here’s What Health Care Appointments You Need to Make in 2025
As we look ahead to 2025, we need to continue to be proactive about our health care. With an upcoming second Trump administration, some in the Black community are fearful of what that can mean for health care access. But there are some practical steps we can all take to continue to care for our […]
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Five Education Moments That Impacted Black Students in 2024
In 2024, Black K-12 education faced significant moments that shaped the educational environment for Black students, including the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, laws restricting the teaching of AP African American Studies, persistent disparities in school discipline, racist text messages sent to Black students, and the nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education.
