The Trump administration’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) dismissed nearly every discrimination complaint it received last year, costing taxpayers up to $38 million, and leaving students without clear direction and families without answers.
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The Importance of Estate Planning for Black Families
Estate planning is essential for Black families to protect their property, build generational wealth, and ensure their wishes are respected, despite cultural beliefs and financial barriers.
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America250 Library Neglects to Include Black Women Writers
The National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read 2026-2027 Honoring America250 library is being criticized for its omission of Black women authors, highlighting the need to include diverse voices and perspectives in the national narrative.
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Voter Registration Certificate Delays in Texas Due to Redistricting and System Problems
Texas’ unusual mid-decade redistricting and problems with the state’s new voter registration system have delayed the mailing of voter registration certificates, causing confusion for some voters and straining election officials.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.