Videos
Month: October 2019
Perspectives
The never-ending anger of White people
By SUSAN K. SMITH Crazy Faith Ministries It seems that the anger of White people in this country has been an issue for almost as long as this country has been in existence. That, […]
Perspectives
Celebrating the servant leadership of Steven Minter
By MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN Children’s Defense Fund My friend Steven Minter, who passed away in September, was one of the groundbreaking Black public servants who broke many barriers and opened doors for others […]
Perspectives
Elijah Cummings: The Urban League Movement has had fewer greater champions in Congress
By MARC H. MORIAL National Urban League “Steely yet compassionate, principled yet open to new perspectives, Chairman Cummings remained steadfast in his pursuit of truth, justice, and reconciliation. It’s a tribute to his native […]
Perspectives
Bicameral lawmakers: Strengthen, not weaken, CRA
By CHARLENE CROWELL Center for Responsible Lending For more than 40 years, the Community Reinvestment Act has served as a mechanism for the federal government to hold banks and other depository institutions accountable for […]
Perspectives
Is there more to teaching and learning than testing?
By BARBARA D. PARKS-LEE New York Amsterdam News (NNPA ESSA) – Teaching is a multifaceted calling for many and an occupation for some, but how can teaching and learning effectiveness be measured without testing? […]
Politics
Governor: TxDOT can remove homeless camps from Austin’s highway underpasses
By DAVIS RICH The Texas Tribune Gov. Greg Abbott’s office said Friday the Texas Department of Transportation could force homeless Austin residents out from under bridges and overpasses where some of them live or […]
Local
Texas DPS may hand over data to Census Bureau
By ALEXA URA The Texas Tribune As the Trump administration moves forward with efforts to compile detailed citizenship information for the upcoming census, the U.S. Census Bureau has asked Texas to consider sharing parts […]
Local
Dallas City Council reviews VisitDallas corrective action plan
By DIANE XAVIER The Dallas Examiner The Dallas Convention and Event Services Department provided the Dallas City Council an update on the proposed VisitDallas amended and restated contract during the City Council briefing Oct. […]
Featured
Medical breakthrough could reduce premature birth rates, save lives
Black PR Wire WASHINGTON – Members of Congress heard Oct. 23 how a simple, inexpensive progesterone gel can reduce the number of premature births and delivery room deaths. The briefing by Sonia Hassan, M.D., […]