The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill that would divert over $10 billion from public funds to private schools, despite the state ranking 41st in education and public schools facing budget shortfalls.
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Standing Against Executive Order GA-54
Governor Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-54, which directs state agencies to assist federal immigration enforcement, has raised concerns about its potential impact on state resources and the well-being of Texans, prompting a letter from the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
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House GOP Pushes Forward Extreme Budget Plan as Project 2025 Fears Become Reality
House Republicans have unveiled a budget resolution that slashes federal spending by $2 trillion and provides up to $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, which could lead to devastating consequences for millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid and food assistance programs.
Posted inEducation
HillmanTok University: The Digital HBCU Revolutionizing Online Education
HillmanTok University, founded by Cierra Hinton and inspired by the fictional Hillman College from “The Cosby Show” spinoff “A Different World,” is a virtual learning institution offering over 400 courses across a range of topics, with the goal of making education accessible and relevant.
Posted inCulture
Not Another Super Bowl Halftime Show:
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at Super Bowl LIX was a powerful message about the treatment of Black Americans, using metaphors from PlayStation video games and the American flag, to critique the government and the history of slavery.
Posted inWord In Black
The Plot to Assassinate Black America
Donald Trump’s administration has been accused of a political assault on Black America, with policies aimed at dismantling civil rights progress and promoting white supremacy.
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Black-Owned Small Businesses Are Optimistic About 2025 Economic Prospects
Black small business owners are showing increased optimism about the economy and their businesses’ performance in 2025, with many planning to increase their reliance on various funding sources to drive their businesses forward.
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Finding Racial Healing in an HBCU Sanctuary
Spelman College student is reporting on racial healing efforts on campus, highlighting the importance of honest conversations about race and identity, and the need to dismantle systemic racism.
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 […]
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The Good Common Sense to Believe What My “Uncle M. L.” Taught Me
This month marks the August 28, 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, where over a quarter million people gathered and heard my Uncle Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. […]