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Martin Luther King Jr.’s youngest son Dexter has died at age 62

(CNN) – Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died, according to statements from his family and the King Center. The King Center confirmed in a statement the 62-year-old civil rights activist died Monday after a battle with prostate cancer. The third child of...

Spelman College receives $100 million gift believed to be single-largest donation to an HBCU

(CNN) – Spelman College, a private women’s college in Atlanta, will receive a $100 million gift, which the school says is the largest single donation to a historically Black college or university. The donation comes from longtime Spelman trustee Ronda Stryker and her husband, William Johnston, t...

RuPaul defends drag library events in Emmys speech: ‘Knowledge is power’

(CNN) – RuPaul celebrated his Emmy win for outstanding reality competition program on Monday by championing reading – and drag queens. The reality host told the audience, “If a drag queen wants to read you a story at a library, listen to her.” RuPaul’s Drag Race took the reality competition c...

NASA shares progress toward early Artemis Moon Missions with diverse crew

PRNewswire WASHINGTON – NASA announced Tuesday updates to its Artemis campaign that will establish the foundation for long-term scientific exploration at the moon, land the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface, and prepare for human expeditions to Mars for the benefit of al...

Medicare changes for 2024: Increased premiums and deductibles, expanded coverage

(The Dallas Examiner) – Medicare costs and coverage will go through many changes this year. The changes will expand care and make coverage more affordable. Medicare enrollees will continue to feel the effects of 2022’s historic drug law aimed at curbing what older Americans pay for prescription med...

DEI efforts are under siege. Here’s what experts say is at stake

(CNN) – When the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police set off a wave of racial unrest across the country in 2020, corporate America responded swiftly with renewed and public commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. Major companies created new DEI positions or expanded teams dedica...

Feds approve 12 months of Medicaid coverage for low-income Texas moms

(The Texas Tribune) – Texas moms will be able to stay on Medicaid for a year after childbirth, after the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid approved the state’s application on Wednesday, according to emails obtained by The Texas Tribune. The move caps a yearslong effort to extend co...

Charter Review Commission begins reviewing amendments, advances nine for further deliberation

The Charter Review Commission took a major step Jan. 11 in making its recommendation to the Dallas City Council by reviewing and moving to advance nine technical charter amendments to the body’s final deliberation later this spring. After three months of soliciting amendments, consulting experts...

Council Member Adam Bazaldua appointed to lead National League of Cities’ Large Cities Council

Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua, District 7, has been appointed to the National League of Cities 2024 Large Cities Council. He was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President May...

BBB Tip: Recovering from the freeze while avoiding unethical contractors and utility impostors

Over the past few days, plummeting temperatures and wintry weather mixtures have struck communities across Texas with many residents experiencing power outages, ruptured water lines, hail damage, fallen tree limbs, or other issues due to below-freezing temperatures. As home and business owners begi...

Five key financial trends to watch in 2024

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase The world of finance is constantly evolving, shaped by the economy, technology, and geopolitics. As we enter 2024, it is essential to identify and understand the emerging financial trends likely to impact markets, businesses, and individuals. Here are some key financi...

What does Dr. Claudine Gay mean to me?

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – When Dr. Claudine Gay was named the first Black president of Harvard University, and only the second women, I was pleased. Familiar with her record as dean of the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and aware of the rigorous process that narrowed more than 600 applicants or...

Still remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – For those who rejoiced when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died, they must be disappointed to know that we still celebrate the work King did to make this a better world. Some thought that killing the Dreamer would kill his dream of a better world for all of us. I’ll be the first...

Technology must heed the warning of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – One can only wonder what would have happened if the tech elites had heeded the prophetic warning of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In 1965, he warned that “unless guided by God’s spirit, modern technology “could transform our society into a “devastating Frankenstein” bringing our...

Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About BMF, Black Mafia Family

The third season of the Starz BMF series will premiere on March 1, 2024 and new cast members have been announced. Saweetie will play Keeya, a former college athlete who’s now on the tough street of St. Louis and Lil Baby will make his acting debut as Payne, a foot soldier from Atlanta. Cynthia...