The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to use the new congressional map in 2026, which will favor Republicans in the midterm elections and has caused Democratic incumbents to face tough decisions about their reelection plans.
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John Lewis Social Justice Academy and Its Promise for South Dallas Students
The South Dallas community celebrated the dedication of the John Lewis Social Justice Academy, a $80 million investment in the heart of Oak Cliff, to honor the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis and empower the next generation of leaders.
Posted inPolitics
Eight Democrats Break Ranks as Senate Moves to End Nation’s Longest Shutdown
Eight Senate Democrats joined Republicans to pass a short-term spending measure, setting in motion the first real steps toward reopening the federal government, while igniting an intraparty storm over the cost of compromise.
Posted inBusiness
NBA Chairman Highlights Growth and Challenges for Black Banks at Annual Meeting
The National Banking Association’s annual meeting focused on organizational growth, the state of the economy, and strategies for dealing with challenges amid the Trump administration, while emphasizing the importance of supporting small businesses and reducing rules to increase transparency.
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Ten Years Later: Charleston Remembers Slain Parishioners as Push for Gun Reform Gains Urgency
Ten years after the racially motivated shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, Democrats are pushing for tougher laws to prevent similar tragedies, including the “Charleston loophole” and universal background checks for firearm purchases.
Posted inWomen
GOP’s “Beautiful” Bill Endangers Black Women’s Health
Black women and low-income communities are at risk of losing access to essential healthcare services, including Medicaid and reproductive care, due to the GOP’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” which cuts Medicaid and defunds Planned Parenthood.
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Stopgap Bill Advances as Congress Moves to Prevent Shutdown
A newly introduced stopgap bill in Congress aims to extend government funding through the end of the 2025 fiscal year, but concerns persist that flat funding levels will not account for rising costs, leaving states and local governments to bridge potential gaps in affordable housing efforts.
Posted inElection 2024
Yes, Trump Won. Here’s What Happens Next
Trump doesn’t represent policy, but that’s not what people voted for. Here are six key takeaways about election night — and our future.
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House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson as New Speaker After Weeks of Turmoil
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a protracted and contentious process that ground Congress to a halt for over three weeks, House Republicans have finally chosen a […]
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Why the CBC Needs to Champion an Economic Justice Agenda
The Congressional Black Caucus has the opportunity to issue a call for economic justice at its upcoming conference, and should consider ways to better participate in the Biden administration’s industrial plan, explore cooperative strategies, encourage strategic migration to four economically promising Southern states, and call for reparations to build institutional wealth.