Kai Cenat, a popular Twitch streamer, has set a goal to read every day for 10 minutes to an hour on camera, in an effort to inspire Black schoolchildren to read more and improve their literacy skills.
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Dallas Wings Unveil 2026 Schedule as Franchise Momentum Continues to Build
The Dallas Wings enter the 2026 season with a 44-game schedule, featuring three games at American Airlines Center, a new head coach, and the league’s top draft pick, as they continue to build around guard Paige Bueckers.
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Cynt Marshall Shares Personal Journey at Toyota’s MLK Event
The Toyota African American Collaborative (AAC) hosted a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration featuring a conversation between Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, and Savoy Williams, which emphasized the importance of purpose-driven leadership, personal integrity, and inclusivity.
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Crockett Opens Texas Senate Primary With Double-Digit Lead, New Poll Shows
Jasmine Crockett has opened the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary with a 13 percentage point lead over her closest opponent, according to new internal polling released by her campaign.
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Section 8 Funding Cuts Threaten Housing for Millions of Low-Income Families
The Section 8 housing assistance program, which helps over 5 million low-income families, is facing potential budget cuts and changes to eligibility requirements that could result in hundreds of thousands of people losing access to housing aid.
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Four Fingers Point Back: Recognizing Our Own Flaws in Global Politics
When we denounce the immorality of other countries, we must also recognize the same flaws in ourselves and our own government, and strive to make meaningful changes at home.
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Gentlemen’s Toast Honors Black Men’s Impact Across Industries
This past Saturday, Gentlemen’s Toast convened community leaders, professionals, and supporters for a formal afternoon gala at On The Levee, honoring Black men whose impact spans industries from education to real estate. More than a ceremony, the gathering reflected an organization—and a leadership team—that is unmistakably built different. Gentlemen’s Toast is led by Chicago native […]
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Social and Economic Barriers Drive Obesity, Not Just Personal Choices
Obesity is a complex health issue influenced by social and economic barriers, and requires a collaborative approach between government, health care professionals, community organizations, and individuals to address the epidemic.
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Black Students Defy Expectations, Lead Surge in College Applications
Black or African American students are applying to college at a faster rate than any other group, with applications rising 11% compared to the previous year, according to a new report from the Common Application.
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MLK’s Birmingham Jail Letter and the New Civil Rights Backlash
Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” remains a powerful call for justice and a challenge to religious leaders to break their silence and take action against injustice, as health care access, voting rights, and civil rights protections are once again under strain.