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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Consumers Urged to Boycott Retailers Supporting Racist Policies
A consumer boycott targeting Amazon, Home Depot, and Target has been launched to protest their participation in the oppression of people of color, and to encourage consumers to support smaller businesses owned by Black, Brown, and Indigenous people.
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The 6th Annual Best of Black Dallas Awards Honors Black Excellence
The 6th Annual Best of Black Dallas Awards celebrated Black excellence in the community with four awards presented to Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson, Akwete Tyehimba, Charles O’Neal, and Barry Brewer for their contributions to media, culture, business, and community development.
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Civic Leaders host Celebration for young Black journalists awarded with Lone Star Emmy
Overview: Dixon Circle community leader Dr. Pamela Grayson hosted an event on the morning of Nov 22nd, 2025 to celebrate local reporter Brittani Moncrease-Sanders and photographer/videographer Daryl Golden for winning a 2025 Lone Star Emmy for their work on the WFAA special: The Black Vote and Why It Matters. The event proceeded with speeches from civic leaders about the importance of voting, and Black journalist’s critical role in accurately reporting stories about South Dallas. Afterwards, the awardees had a photoshoot with their families and supporters.
Posted inTexas Tribune
Texas Redistricting Map Gets Green Light From Supreme Court for 2026 Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can use its new, GOP friendly congressional map while a legal challenge plays out, temporarily pausing a lower court ruling that had blocked the map from going into effect.
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Sunday Call to Church: The Art of Clementine Hunter
The African American Museum in Fair Park is presenting a retrospective of the self-taught Louisiana artist Clementine Hunter’s work, which captures the rhythms, rituals, and realities of Black life on Melrose Plantation.
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Texas May Give Every Baby $1,000 Investment, Inspired by Trump’s Federal Plan
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has proposed a state program to give every baby born in Texas $1,000 invested in the stock market, modeled after a federal plan created as part of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending legislation.
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Trump Administration’s Education Department Shake-Up Sparks Lawsuit
The Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education is being challenged in federal court by the state of New York and a coalition of school districts, advocacy organizations, and unions, who argue that the changes are “unpredictable, chaotic, and unprofessional” and will harm millions of students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and students with disabilities.
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The Impact of Medical Racism on Black Americans’ Organ Donation Decisions
Tamika Smith, a 40-year-old woman, has a deep mistrust of the medical system due to her personal experiences, which has led her to refuse to become an organ donor, a decision that is influenced by the long history of medical racism and mistreatment of Black bodies in the U.S.
Posted inTexas Tribune
State Comptroller’s Office Removes Women- and Minority-Owned Businesses From HUB Program
The state Comptroller’s office has removed women- and minority-owned businesses from the Historically Underutilized Business program and renamed it the Veteran Heroes United in Business program, which will now focus on businesses owned by disabled veterans.