The 2nd Annual Housing Summit in Dallas brought together non-profits, policy analysts, architects, developers, and civil servants to discuss housing issues and propose solutions, including tax freezes, streamlined permitting, and a community fund to support grassroots organizations.
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Black Americans Respond to Viral Video of ICE Agent’s Deadly Shooting
Black Americans are calling for justice and healing after the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a white woman who was monitoring ICE activities in Minneapolis, as they recognize that racial violence is a feature of the system, not a bug.
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Texas Shares Voter Data with Justice Department Amid Privacy Debate
Texas has turned over its voter roll to the U.S. Justice Department in compliance with the Trump administration’s request for access to voter data, despite concerns over voter privacy and potential legal violations.
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Young Black Men Urged to Prioritize Health Screenings and Prevention
The African American Health Coalition is working to raise awareness about men’s physical and mental health, encouraging them to see doctors more often and address issues like prostate and testicular cancer, depression, and anxiety, while Houston chef Daniel Pinesette Jr. is teaching others how to make healthy food choices.
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Need Help Paying for Care at Parkland? We Can Guide You
Millions of Americans are feeling the pressure of rising healthcare costs, and Parkland Health’s Patient Financial Services team is here to help people understand programs that may lower the costs of care received at Parkland.
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Black Wall Street: Building a Digital Ecosystem for Black Entrepreneurs
Black Wall Street is a digital ecosystem designed to provide Black entrepreneurs with the resources and infrastructure needed to succeed, while also promoting unity, sustainability, and legacy.
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State Psychiatric Hospitals Face Crisis in Treating Mentally Ill Patients
The mental health system in the US is failing to provide adequate care for those with severe mental illness, resulting in increased criminalization and long wait times for beds in state psychiatric hospitals.
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Dallas County Sues Trump Administration over $70 Million Public Health Fund Clawback
Dallas County has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration over the clawback of $70 million in public health funds, arguing that the demand was illegal and the funds were intended to address the effects of the pandemic and prepare for future public health crises.
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Texas Suburbs Consider Leaving DART Amid Dissatisfaction with Service and Cost
Four Dallas suburbs are voting in May on whether to leave DART, citing dissatisfaction with the service, safety, and low ridership, and wanting to use their sales tax dollars to provide their own taxpayer-funded ride-hailing services.
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Preserved By Purpose: Your Year In Review
As the new year begins, it’s important to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, challenges, and disappointments, and to use them as opportunities to reframe one’s perspective and move forward with joy, achievement, and opportunity.