Black school guidance counselors are needed to provide culturally relevant support to Black students, but their numbers are declining, leaving many students without the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.
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Kyrie Irving Partners with ANTA and Sneaker Politics to Launch KAI 3 “Patchwork” With Court Restoration in Highland Hills
Sneaker Politics and ANTA’s KAI 3 “Patchwork” sneaker release in Dallas was more than just a product drop, as it included a ribbon-cutting and court unveiling at Fahim J. Minkah Community Park, highlighting the power of community collaboration and investment in youth recreation.
Posted inEvents
Dallas Mavericks Raise Nearly $1.5 Million at 11th Annual Mavs Ball
The 11th annual Mavs Ball hosted by the Dallas Mavericks raised nearly $1.5 million for the Mavs Foundation, with appearances from players, VIPs, and Mavs Legends.
Posted inWord In Black
Excellence without Equity: Black Women’s Academic and Financial Struggles
Black women have been praised for their accomplishments, but often receive symbolic praise without the resources to back it up, such as funding for nonprofits, capital for entrepreneurs, and financial aid for higher education.
Posted inBlackPressUSA.com
Trump Administration’s Student Loan Policies Disproportionately Harm Black and Older Borrowers
A coalition of consumer, civil rights, and education organizations is appealing to the federal Education Department to halt its plans to begin garnishing borrowers’ wages this month, citing research that shows that a new student loan default occurred every nine seconds in 2025 and that the Trump administration’s policies are disproportionately harming Black and older borrowers.
Posted inWord In Black
Housing Affordability Gap Spurs Rise in Co-Buying Among Young Americans
Co-buying is becoming increasingly popular among Millennials and Gen Z as a way to combat high interest rates and low affordability, allowing them to pool money with friends, siblings, and trusted partners to purchase property together.
Posted inWord In Black
Obesity and Dementia: A Growing Concern for Black Americans
Black Americans are nearly twice as likely as their white counterparts to develop dementia, and researchers have found that obesity may be a significant factor in accelerating cognitive decline, raising urgent questions about prevention and health equity in communities already disproportionately affected by both conditions.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Autonomous Vehicle Incident Raises Safety Concerns as Driverless Cars Expand in Texas
An autonomous vehicle blocked an ambulance from reaching the scene of a shooting in downtown Austin, sparking concerns about the safety of self-driving cars and prompting cities to develop protocols for dealing with them.
Posted inWord In Black
Haitians and Black Americans Face Increased Deportation Risk Under ICE
Black Americans are being targeted by ICE raids, with Haitians being particularly vulnerable due to their revocation of temporary protected status, and the for-profit prison industry profiting from the increased detentions.
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Target Boycott Ends After Yearlong Campaign on Diversity and Economic Equity
Black faith leaders ended a yearlong boycott of Target, which succeeded in forcing a national conversation about corporate commitments to diversity and economic equity, and achieved three of the four original demands directed at Target.
