The Supreme Court’s decision to allow Texas’s racially gerrymandered 2025 maps to stand will result in Black and Brown communities being denied fair representation in the 2026 midterm election, and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is committed to fighting this voter suppression through litigation, advocacy, and public education initiatives.
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Why Showing Up Matters: Gayle Benson and Todd Graves’ Approach to Giving Across the South
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson and Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves continued their annual Month of Giving initiative in Baton Rouge, donating bikes and helmets to YMCA youth and supporting a newly renovated locker room at the A.C. Lewis YMCA.
Posted inTexas Tribune
State Funding for Private Pre-K in Texas Limited to Low-Income Families
Texas’ private school voucher program will provide up to $10,800 per year for families to send their children to private pre-K, but only those who already qualify for free public pre-K will be eligible.
Posted inJP Morgan Chase
Managing the impact of inflation, AI in your investments as a Dallas business
As AI and inflation continue to shape the global economy, investors should be open to new opportunities generated by AI while hedging against risk in their investment plans for 2026, and small businesses should focus on understanding how to safely and effectively integrate AI into their operations.
Posted inWord In Black
Supreme Court Threatens Black Educational Futures with SAVE Plan Dismantling
The Biden administration’s SAVE plan, which provides affordable student debt relief to millions of borrowers, is under threat by a proposed settlement between the Trump administration and the State of Missouri, which would disproportionately harm Black borrowers and make it difficult to cancel student debt for the next 10 years.
Posted inWord In Black
NAACP Summit Calls for Transparency in Data Center Environmental Impact
The NAACP hosted a summit to address the environmental, economic, and public health concerns associated with the expansion of data centers in Black, brown, and low-income communities, and to call for greater transparency from policymakers and technology companies.
Posted inPolitics
Trump’s Racist Remarks About Somalis Spark Outrage
Donald Trump’s racist remarks about Somali immigrants during a cabinet meeting have sparked outrage, with many condemning his anti-Blackness and the normalization of white supremacy in the US.
Posted inNational
FBI Report Warns of Fear, Paralysis, And Political Turmoil Under Director Kash Patel
A newly compiled internal report from a national alliance of retired and active-duty FBI agents and analysts paints a picture of an agency gripped by fear, divided by ideology, and drifting without direction under the leadership of Kash Patel.
Posted inPolitics
New Launch Alert: Dallas Weekly and The EDvocate Debut Dallas Streets and Seats
Dallas Weekly and The EDvocate Group have partnered to create a new model of civic engagement that prioritizes participatory action research, parent-as-teacher approaches, and equitable community engagement to increase voter turnout and ensure that the voices of Dallas residents are heard in decision-making.
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Preserved By Purpose: Regifting God’s Grace
Regifting is a way to be a blessing to others, and we can regift God’s grace by giving our time, talent, treasure, and words of encouragement to others.