President-Elect Donald Trump has announced several members of his future administration, including Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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Racist Texts Surge Post-Election Against Black Students
by Quintessa Williams This article was originally shared on Word In Black. Just hours after President-elect Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency last week, dozens of Black K-12 and college students across the country began receiving racist text messages telling recipients to ‘return to the plantation and pick cotton.’ Two of […]
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Let’s Get Ready to Rumble… On Trump and Education
Donald Trump’s potential policies could have a negative impact on the educational equity of Black and Brown students, as he has promised to dismantle the Department of Education and cut funding to K-12 schools and Pell Grants, which would disproportionately affect students of color.
Posted inClimate Justice
Racial Zoning and Redlining: A Historical and Ongoing Challenge for Black Communities
Racial zoning has been a problem for Black people since the early 20th century, leading to exclusionary housing practices that have increased housing prices, created environmental hazards, and limited access to quality healthcare and groceries in Black neighborhoods.
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Have a smoke-free Thanksgiving: The dangers of cigar smoking
Smoking cigars can lead to serious health risks, including lung cancer, heart disease, and dental problems, and secondhand smoke can also cause long-term health issues for family members, so it is important to prioritize health and safety during holiday gatherings.
Posted inElection 2024
5 Big Lies About Why Donald Trump Won
The lying and misinformation about why Americans didn’t vote for Kamala Harris needs to stop.
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Dallas’ Nightmare Continues
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a 34-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, their fourth blowout at home this season, due to offensive struggles and five turnovers, including four lost fumbles.
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Trump’s Coming for Our Schools. Educators Are Ready to Fight
by Aziah Siid In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s victory, many educators are among those worried about the future of the Black children they teach and protect. And many educators who supported Vice President Kamala Harris have decided to take her concession speech message — “Sometimes the fight takes a while” — very seriously. “We need […]
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Preserved By Purpose – What in the World Happened on Election Day?
French author Marcel Proust wrote that “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” What I like about this quote is that it provides insights on how to move forward as we end one of the most divisive presidential political campaign seasons in recent memory. […]
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OP-ED: The Illusion of Allyship. White Women, Your Yard Signs Mean Nothing to Me
By Dawn Montgomery Political yard signs can symbolize intentions and allegiance. But this year, they’ve also symbolized betrayal. During this general election, Black women were led to believe that more White women would stand with us. Exit polls, however, told a different story. Despite overwhelming displays of support, more White women still chose to vote […]
