The federal education budget for FY 2026 proposes a $9 billion cut to Pell Grants, which would reduce the maximum award from $7,395 to $5,710 and limit eligibility to students completing 30 academic credit hours.
Tag: President Trump
Posted inWord In Black
What Do ICE Raids Teach Kids?
ICE raids have created a climate of fear for immigrant students, causing them to skip school and leading to anxiety, depression, and school disengagement, while advocates are pushing for legislation to restrict federal agents’ access to schools and student data.
Posted inJuneteenth
‘Bama Joins the Juneteenth Party — Thanks to Republicans??
Alabama has officially designated Juneteenth as a state holiday, thanks to the efforts of Republican Rep. Rick Rehm and the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation of Alabama, despite previous attempts by Black Democrats to pass the bill.
Posted inNational
Trump Is Ignoring St Louis’s Devastating Tornado
President Trump has yet to declare a federal emergency for the recent tornado in St. Louis, leaving those affected without support from FEMA, despite the scale of the devastation.
Posted inCommunity
International Women’s Month Spotlight on Local LGBTQ+ Advocate and Resource Center CEO Cece Cox
Resource Center is working to empower and educate the LGBTQ+ community in Dallas by providing health services, mental health counseling, and affordable housing, while also advocating for the rights and freedoms of LGBTQ+ people in the face of discriminatory laws and policies.
Posted inPolitics
Federal Firing Leaves Gaping Holes
Contractors working on a federally funded program dealing with race and gender were fired and still have government devices and equipment, as well as active government emails, raising concerns about potential harm.
Posted inElection 2024
Al Green Accepts Consequences for Speech Disruption but Says He Will Do It Again
Congressman Al Green was escorted out of the House after disrupting President Trump’s speech, and a resolution to censure him is expected to pass, making him the first congressman to be censured for disruptions during a presidential joint session speech in recent years.
Posted inLocal
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Makes History with Swearing-In Ceremony in Dallas
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett had her swearing-in ceremony at the Grand Hall in Dallas, Texas, marking her second term as representing Texas’s 30th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.
Posted inPolitics
The Federal Freeze & How Trump Played In Our Faces
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.