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Lisa Brown-Ross to Deliver Keynote on Cultural Conservation at AAEAHP Founders Day
Lisa Brown-Ross, CEO of the African American Museum Dallas, will present the keynote speech at the AAEAHP annual Founders Day celebration on February 14th, speaking on the importance of conservation and her career in marketing communications, brand management, and community relations.
Black Wall Street: Building a Digital Ecosystem for Black Entrepreneurs
Black Wall Street is a digital ecosystem designed to provide Black entrepreneurs with the resources and infrastructure needed to succeed, while also promoting unity, sustainability, and legacy.
Michael B. Jordan’s Performance Overshadowed by TimothĂ©e Chalamet’s Win
TimothĂ©e Chalamet won Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards for his performance in “Marty Supreme” but used his acceptance speech to praise Michael B. Jordan for his performance in “Sinners,” highlighting the tendency for white award winners to praise Black nominees without actually giving them the award.
State Psychiatric Hospitals Face Crisis in Treating Mentally Ill Patients
The mental health system in the US is failing to provide adequate care for those with severe mental illness, resulting in increased criminalization and long wait times for beds in state psychiatric hospitals.
Dallas County Sues Trump Administration over $70 Million Public Health Fund Clawback
Dallas County has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the clawback of $70 million in public health funds, arguing that the demand was illegal and the funds were intended to address the effects of the pandemic and prepare for future public health crises.
Texas Suburbs Consider Leaving DART Amid Dissatisfaction with Service and Cost
Four Dallas suburbs are voting in May on whether to leave DART, citing dissatisfaction with the service, safety, and low ridership, and wanting to use their sales tax dollars to provide their own taxpayer-funded ride-hailing services.
Trump’s Education Department Dismantling Efforts to Persist in 2026
In 2026, K-12 public schools will still be grappling with the same education issues, including Trump’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education, increased immigration battles, and the integration of AI in classrooms.
Preserved By Purpose: Your Year In Review
As the new year begins, it’s important to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, challenges, and disappointments, and to use them as opportunities to reframe one’s perspective and move forward with joy, achievement, and opportunity.
Black Parents Increasingly Choose Alternatives as Public Schools Struggle
Black parents are increasingly choosing to homeschool their children due to concerns about public school safety, lack of resources, and systemic racism, and are encouraged to explore other educational options before the Department of Education is dismantled.
