Edafe Okporo, a Black and gay refugee, found a sense of home in Harlem and opened a shelter for asylum seekers, inspired by James Baldwin’s work, and is now running for New York City Council in District 7.
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The Crisis of Civil Rights Education: What Our Classrooms Aren’t Teaching
Civil rights education is essential for students to understand the full legacy of leaders like Martin Luther King Jr., Fannie Lou Hamer, and Fred Hampton, and to prepare for the future by teaching them about the fight for justice and equity.
Posted inFinance
Could Universal Rental Assistance Solve the Housing Crisis?
Expanding rental assistance to all eligible low-income households would be an effective way to solve the rental affordability crisis, as evidenced by the fact that 54% of renters in the U.S. are cost-burdened and that even a 25% drop in rents would not significantly reduce this burden.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 30, 2025! Happy Hump Day fam! No rhymes today. Instead, a heartfelt appeal. Next Tuesday is the date of […]
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Dr. Tchaiko Parris on Breast Cancer and the Unique Risk Factors for Black Women
Tchaiko Parris, MD is a breast radiology specialist in Green Bay, Wisconsin with over 20 years of experience. She is affiliated with Bellin Memorial Hospital. Dr. Parris spoke with the AmNews about breast cancer […]
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, July 28, 2025
Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Monday, July 28, 2025! MAGAville is crashing out and it’s really sad. Now, just advising people of their rights makes them […]
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Looks Like the EPA’s Fine With Black Folks Breathing Dirtier Air
The Trump EPA is on the verge of overturning the 2009 endangerment finding, which would have devastating consequences for Black communities already disproportionately exposed to air pollution and climate change.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, July 25, 2025
Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Friday, July 25, 2025! Happy Friday fam! Too busy to think straight. I’ve got deadlines and other tasks that cannot wait. […]
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Peer Support Groups Bridge Critical Gaps in HIV Care
LOTUS, a peer-led support group founded by Freda Jones, provides a safe space for Black, healthy cisgender women living with HIV to share experiences, build community, and reach their full potential through support and advocacy.
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Stay Woke! Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, July 23, 2025! Have you heard about this clinical ladder opportunity? Begging nurses to go out and pick blueberries for […]