The Biden administration has terminated about $500 million in grants to organizations working to prevent gun violence, including a $2 million grant to the Bullet Related Injury Clinic in St. Louis, which provides free physical and mental health care for people injured by bullets.
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As ‘Struggle Endures,’ Dr. Aafia Siddiqui Perseveres Toward Clemency
In 1990, neurosurgeon Muhammad Salay Siddiqui and Islamic teacher Ismet Siddiqui were proud parents living in Karachi, Pakistan. Their life was comfortable. The Siddiquis were upper-middle class and relatively privileged. […]
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Following One Year into DART Contract with Inter-Con Security, Arrests Associated with Unhoused Demographic Spike
Last year, DART employed 100 transit officers from Inter-Con Security to fill ranks patrolling its stations and trains. However, the change in police staff has coincided with an increase in […]
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Does revitalizing a neighborhood start with community health?
By Sujata Dand Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Bonton resident Tashamika “Tasha” Lee is a cancer survivor. Three years ago, in the middle of the pandemic, Lee’s cough got so […]
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Preserved by Purpose – The Company You Keep
During a visit to my family in San Antonio a few years ago, I was shocked andsaddened to hear of 3 murders in one 24-hour period. The news reports hinted […]
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Escaped Victim of Potential Dallas Serial Killer Recounts Details of Attack
UPDATE: NBC-DFW reports that a suspect has been arrested and charged for the murders. Reports of a rumored killer said to frequent Harry Hines Blvd. coincide with an ongoing investigation […]
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A dozen cities set youth curfews this year, even though they don’t reduce crime
By Lakeidra Chavis Memorial Day weekend marked not only the unofficial start of summer in Baltimore this year, but also the return of the city’s controversial juvenile curfew. Canva After […]
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New York City Marine Veteran Indicted in Death of Subway Rider, Sparking Debate on Mental Health, Crime, and Race
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA New York City grand jurors handed down an indictment on Wednesday, charging Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, with second-degree manslaughter in […]
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The Free Man performer returns home following shooting incident
By Raven Jordan A fight between two men outside the streets of The Free Man Lounge led to one of the bar’s employees getting shot, but now he’s back home […]
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Dallas activists push to rename College Park after Black Panther leader
By Raven Jordan A group of Dallas activists are working to rename College Park after a late Black Panther member and community organizer. Friends and Family of Fahim J. Minkah […]