Six organizations and a pregnant doctor have sued Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his decision to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for most pregnant women and children, which could have serious health consequences for Black Americans.
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Code Compliance Notifies City Attorney of Numerous Violations at Monroe Group Property
Residents of Peoples El Shaddai Village, a government subsidized apartment complex in East Oak Cliff, have reported numerous health and safety violations, including mold, sewer backups, and broken air conditioning, and are seeking legal action against the property manager, Monroe Group.
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What is the Dallas City Charter, and how can neighbors change it?
By Michaela Rush Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press This coming November, the people of Dallas will vote not only for the presidential election, but also for proposed amendments to […]
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Eddie Bernice Johnson’s family says medical neglect led to former congresswoman’s death
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Jan. 4, 2024 “Eddie Bernice Johnson’s family says medical neglect led to former congresswoman’s death” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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Kate Cox’s case reveals how far Texas intends to go to enforce abortion laws
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Dec. 13, 2023 “Kate Cox’s case reveals how far Texas intends to go to enforce abortion laws” was first published by The Texas Tribune, […]
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Texas attorney general sues Pfizer, claiming vaccines didn’t end pandemic quickly enough
By Karen Brooks Harper, The Texas Tribune Nov. 30, 2023 “Texas attorney general sues Pfizer, claiming vaccines didn’t end pandemic quickly enough” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Nov. 14, 2023 “More women join lawsuit challenging Texas’ abortion laws” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that […]
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More than 40 States Allege Facebook is Targeting Children with Addictive Features
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Maryland, Virginia, Arizona, California, and New York have joined 36 other states in a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company overseeing social media behemoths […]
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Judge Rules Trump Committed Fraud in Real Estate Empire’s Rise
Judge Arthur Engoron ruled that former President Donald Trump and his companies engaged in fraudulent activities for years during the ascent of his real estate empire, finding that Trump and his company inflated the value of assets and exaggerated his net worth on official documents to secure financing and execute lucrative deals.
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Black Economic Alliance Foundation Joins Fearless Fund in Fighting Lawsuit
Founded in 2019 by three Black women, Fearless Fund has championed economic empowerment and opportunity for women of color. Their flagship initiative, the Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, has provided substantial financial support to Black women entrepreneurs, with awards reaching up to $20,000. However, Blum’s American Alliance for Equal Rights contends that this program violates a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, which prohibits racial discrimination in contracts.