Mary Ann Thompson-Frenk, a proud Native American, shares her experiences of being singled out for her race and the significance of waving a Mexican flag to represent the indigenous people of the Americas while standing for equality and basic human decency.
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Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose: Racism and the Church
Christians should respond to racism with prayer, conversation, and a commitment to the Word of God, as racism is the original sin that stains our country and must be acknowledged in order to move forward.
Posted inWord In Black
Yes, We Need Jobs. We Need Black Wealth, Too
The Black unemployment rate in August 2025 surged to 7.5%, double the rate for white workers, and asset-building programs like the Family Self-Sufficiency program are essential to help families weather unemployment, avoid eviction, and create security that income alone cannot guarantee.
Posted inLocal
Tragic I-20 Crash Claims Six Lives in Terrell, Texas
Six people lost their lives in a fatal crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas, and the driver, Alexis Osmani Gonzalez-Companioni, has been charged with six counts of manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Posted inNational
National Guard Deployment Sparks Controversy and Unrest
President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles without the approval of Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass, and his willingness to use his power to serve those he wants to serve, are raising concerns about his intentions to “Make America Great Again” and the potential threat to the First Amendment.
Posted inFinance
Your Budget Isn’t Just Numbers – It’s a Financial Check-Up
Managing your finances effectively involves knowing your monthly expenses and income, building and reviewing your budget, reviewing your debt, and saving for the future.
Posted inHomepage
Wednesday Newsletter: May 28, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 Parenting in Bliss May is Older Americans Month K-12 Education The 89th Lege Opinion Mental Health
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Wednesday Newsletter: May 7, 2025
Top Stories for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 Check Out Black Dandyism Local News Coming Up Tomorrow National News The 89th Legislature Finance K-12 Education Sports Tourism Entertainment Word In Black […]
Posted inCommunity
Monday Newsletter: May 5, 2025
Top Stories for Monday, May 5th, 2025 School Vouchers Are Law National News The 89th Legislature Culture K-12 Education Spiritual Entertainment Editorial Upcoming Local Events
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Friday Newsletter: May 2, 2025
Top Stories for Friday, May 2nd, 2025 Today’s Editor Pick Coming This Weekend National News The 89th Legislature Check out our Latest E-Edition K-12 Education HBCU News Entertainment Editorial Upcoming […]