Trump’s Black History Month celebration at the White House was criticized for its lack of substance and accuracy, with many in the audience seemingly unaware of the president’s racist policies and actions.
Tag: op-ed
Posted inClimate Justice
Racial Zoning and Redlining: A Historical and Ongoing Challenge for Black Communities
Racial zoning has been a problem for Black people since the early 20th century, leading to exclusionary housing practices that have increased housing prices, created environmental hazards, and limited access to quality healthcare and groceries in Black neighborhoods.
Posted inCriminal Justice
Following One Year into DART Contract with Inter-Con Security, Arrests Associated with Unhoused Demographic Spike
Last year, DART employed 100 transit officers from Inter-Con Security to fill ranks patrolling its stations and trains. However, the change in police staff has coincided with an increase in […]
Posted inOpinion
The Enduring Disrespect of Black Women in America
By New York Amsterdam News Originally appeared in Word in Black “The recent incident involving Representative Jasmine Crockett being insulted on the floor of the House of Representatives by Marjorie […]
Posted inThis Week
Black Texans Must Fight Back Against Disinformation, a New Form of Voter Suppression
Black voters in Texas are being targeted by disinformation campaigns in an attempt to disenfranchise them in the upcoming March 5th primary election, so it is important to fact-check your voting information and speak up to protect yourself from being misled.
Posted inNational, Opinion
Protecting Their Dream Homes from a Fracking Nightmare
By Ben Jealous Forever home. That’s how folks from Aurora I met last week describe the houses they bought outside Denver. Now those dream homes are caught in what may […]
Posted inPolitics
Kamala Harris Stands Strong Against Racist Attacks, Affirms Readiness to Lead
In the face of a sustained Republican campaign to stoke fears among white voters, Vice President Kamala Harris remains resolute, highlighting her trailblazing achievements and defending her legacy against racially charged attacks.
Posted inPolitics
The Comeback Campaign of Kamala Harris
Harris has recently increased outreach to Black communities to bolster support for Democrats — but is the thrill gone? By Roger House Originally appeared in Word in Black In recent […]
Posted inMetro
Climate Disaster is Destroying the Black Community
According to a study done by the Journal of the American Planning Association, impoverished neighborhoods tend to have a higher level of heat exposure caused by climate change. Environmental Racism […]
Posted inCommunity, Homepage, International, Local, Local, Metro, National, National, Opinion, Politics, Texas, This Week
In Light of Trans Day of Visibility, Listen to Young People
by Kayla Tawa Originally appeared in Word in Black In light of Trans Day of Visibility, it’s important to remember that visibility isn’t just about being seen. It’s about being heard, […]