by Toter - 2 months ago
Dallas ISD middle and high school students involved in extracurricular clubs find that education extends well beyond the classroom. This year, the Student Activities Department has curated a diverse range of programs, from academic contests to performance opportunities, aimed at immersing students i...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Founded in 1974 by Dr. Harry Robinson Jr., the African American Museum of Dallas originally operated as a branch of Bishop College, a historically Black college in Marshall. It made its move to Dallas on November 13, 1993, quickly establishing itself as an essential cultural institution within the...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales expressed apprehensions regarding voting machines during Tuesday's mayoral election, as reported by county officials. This marked Scales' second unsuccessful attempt for the Birmingham mayoralty. At her Election Night Watch Party hosted at The Link on H...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Randall Woodfin, who dedicated election day to canvassing until polls closed, experienced the fruits of his labor on Tuesday by securing a momentous victory, defeating eight competitors for a third term as Birmingham’s mayor. This latest triumph marks the most significant of his career, having garn...
by Toter - 2 months ago
In an impressive milestone, Tuskegee University has awarded its first new pilot license in nearly 80 years. Isaiah Hand, a 20-year-old and first-generation college student from Florida, achieved his private pilot's license through the newly revitalized aviation science degree program, which receive...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Miles College, the reigning champions of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), is set to compete against No. 19 Virginia Union University in the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on Sunday, Aug. 31. This event will unfold at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton...
by Toter - 2 months ago
For the third consecutive year, Dallas Independent School District (DISD) high schools claimed the premier positions in Texas, as revealed by the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best High Schools rankings. Notably, six DISD schools secured places in the state’s top 50.Out of nearly 18,000 school...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Your kidneys, the bean-shaped organs located near the center of your spine, play a vital role in sustaining overall health. Frequently taken for granted until issues develop, these organs are indispensable for filtering waste from the blood, which becomes urine, and for regulating blood pressure, b...
by Toter - 2 months ago
While hot flashes are widely recognized signals of menopause, numerous symptoms accompany this significant life phase. Thankfully, various treatment methods can alleviate most of these challenges.Menopause signifies the conclusion of a woman's reproductive phase, potentially beginning in the 30s f...
by Toter - 2 months ago
In a world that often feels chaotic, filled with scarcity of justice, mercy, and compassion, many find themselves overwhelmed. Here in the nation's capital, the National Guard patrols our streets while the struggles of the homeless multiply, and the undocumented are targeted under the guise of acc...
by Toter - 2 months ago
As a representative of Texas, nothing is more abominable than the abuse of authority that undermines the Constitution we vowed to uphold. Our fundamental values and democracy must never be compromised.It is regrettable that politics intertwined with the recent devastation in Central Texas, delaying...
by Toter - 2 months ago
For those not experiencing poverty, it can be challenging to grasp the full extent of the hardships faced by those who are. True understanding requires more than empathy; it demands a committed moral stance to identify and address the systemic obstacles perpetuating poverty. Direct experience is of...
by Toter - 2 months ago
This month marked the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a landmark legislation signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson at the U.S. Capitol. He was joined by crucial lawmakers from both parties and civil rights icons like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, and Rosa Parks. Johnson...
by Toter - 2 months ago
French philosopher Albert Camus is often quoted as saying, “Without work, all life is rotten; when work is soulless, life stifles and dies.” While historians debate the authenticity of this quote, its message resonates profoundly, particularly as we commemorate Labor Day and acknowledge the crucia...
by Toter - 2 months ago
Sacramento is reasserting its position as a dominant force in land-use regulation with Senate Bill 79, a comprehensive “by right” housing law affecting properties within a half-mile radius of qualifying transit stops.The messaging is familiar: increasing housing density near transit hubs is touted...