President Trump’s attempt to freeze federal funding has been temporarily blocked by judges, but the impact on American life is still unclear, affecting initiatives such as education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.
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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 inElection 2024
Hope, Hope, and More Hope: A Conversation with a Young Black Man Attending an HBCU
With each Presidential Election, there is a new group of young men and women ready to be engaged civically in the political atmosphere of America. Every four years there is […]
Posted inHomepage
Paul Quinn College Hosts JBJ Management BBO Luncheon
JBJ Management recently hosted a Building Business Opportunities Luncheon at Paul Quinn College, featuring speakers such as Kimberly Tolbert, Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, and Andy Byford, emphasizing the importance of networking and empowering minority-owned businesses.
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Dallas Weekly’s Day of Civics: A Morning with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and an Afternoon at Civilized Fest
The Dallas Weekly team attended two civic engagement events, including a Q&A session with Maryland Governor Wes Moore at Paul Quinn College and a roundtable discussion at the Civilized Festival, while the Dallas College Police Department faced criticism for excessive security measures at the latter event.
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Beyond the Badge: Dallas PD Officer Darron Burks’ Death Echoes Across Black Greek Society
Officer Darron Burks, a rookie member of the Dallas Police Department, was fatally shot while on duty Thursday night, prompting an outpouring of grief and support from the community and law enforcement agencies and Black Greek society.
Posted inEducation
Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III named successor to Rev. Jesse Jackson as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition
By Lena Foster Civil rights activist and leader Rev. Jesse Jackson officially announced Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III, as the new President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition on Sunday, […]
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African American Leadership Institute Draws Large Audience, Little Media Coverage
At the 6th annual African American Leadership Institute Policy Summit, while there was minimal media coverage, a substantial audience was drawn in discussions of everything from healthcare to criminal justice.