Judah Rising: A Story of Becoming is a memoir that documents the author’s life in South Dallas, from the crack era to his journey of healing through trauma-informed yoga, and ultimately to becoming a writer and journalist.
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Black Women’s HIV Prevention: Shifting Focus From Fear to Pleasure
Black women in America are disproportionately affected by HIV, and fear-based prevention has failed them, so it is time to approach prevention and safety through a conversation centered on joy, agency, and pleasure.
Posted inThis Week
Lincoln High School Unveils Wall Wraps Celebrating Generations of Alumni
Lincoln High School unveiled a series of wall wraps honoring generations of alumni, reminding current students that they, too, are part of a legacy still being written.
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Black History Month Celebrates 50 Years of Honoring African American Achievements
Black History Month is an important reminder of the contributions of African Americans to the United States and the need for reparative justice, which is more than just monetary and requires awareness, dignity, and recognition.
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Trump Accounts: A Gilded Promise that Falls Short for Black Families
Trump Accounts, while appearing beneficial on the surface, are likely to widen the racial wealth gap by providing the same modest deposit to every child and allowing those from wealthier families to benefit the most.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Democrats Push for More Inclusive Texas Social Studies Curriculum
The State Board of Education is revising the social studies curriculum to include more diverse topics and perspectives, with the final decisions due by summer and the new curriculum appearing in classrooms at the start of the 2030-31 school year.
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Prostate Cancer Epidemic: Black Men Diagnosed at Later Stages
Black men face the highest rate of prostate cancer diagnosis and death in the US, with many diagnosed at later stages due to lack of screening and prevention legislation, resulting in preventable deaths.
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“Press Is Under Attack”: NABJ Sounds Alarm After Arrests of Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
The National Association of Black Journalists and other press and civil liberties organizations have condemned the federal arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, emphasizing the importance of press freedom and the need for journalists to stay safe while covering protests.
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Preserved By Purpose: Living Above “See” Level
Through a personal experience with blurred vision, the author learned that faith is like a contact lens – if it is clouded, our decisions will be poor, and we must replace our faithless eyes with the faithful eyes of God.
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Carter G. Woodson’s Legacy: Black History Month Celebrates 100 Years of Resistance
Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week in 1926 to promote the study of Black life and history, which has since grown into Black History Month, but legislative efforts are now being made to restrict the teaching of Black history and erase Black contributions from the curriculum.