by Toter - 3 months ago
(The Texas Tribune) – Members of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability are asking Texas’ maternal mortality committee to brief them on the controversial decision to not review pregnancy and childbirth related deaths from the first two years after the state banned nearly all aborti...
by Toter - 3 months ago
(The Texas Tribune) – Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick took to X on Wednesday, claiming President Joe Biden was attempting to auction off materials intended for construction of a border wall “for pennies on the dollar in secret.”Some members of Congress made similar claims on social media and in interview...
by Toter - 3 months ago
(Family Features) – Understanding and improving cholesterol is important for people of all ages, including children and teens. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can help keep your heart healthy and lower your chances of getting& heart disease& or having a& stroke.High cholesterol us...
by Toter - 3 months ago
(Family Features) – The earliest years of children’s lives lay the foundation for their social and emotional well-being, setting the stage for success in school and beyond. For parents, caregivers and educators, it’s crucial to prioritize and nurture the mental health of children in their care.Dr. L...
by Toter - 3 months ago
“I grew up celebrating Kwanzaa … so each day we would have a principle that we’d celebrate – and again, intergenerational – the families would get together. There would be a component that was about food, that was about music, but the elders would tell stories about what that principle was. Th...
by Toter - 3 months ago
(Classical Theatre of Harlem) – Theater has always been a mirror reflecting society’s triumphs and tribulations. Yet, for centuries, that mirror has often failed to capture the richness and diversity of all its audiences. The Classical Theatre of Harlem stands as a beacon in the movement to change t...
by Toter - 3 months ago
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – The phrase “to serve and protect” has been the motto of the Los Angeles Police Department since 1963. The popularity of this phrase has led to its subsequent use by other police departments throughout North America. It means actively assisting and safeguarding others by provid...
by Toter - 3 months ago
(UNT-Dallas) – The closest state to Texas where abortion is allowed is New Mexico. From North Dallas, the nearest emergency room in New Mexico is six to seven hours away. Josseli Barnica, 28, waited 40 hours to get the health care that she needed. Neveah Crain, 18, did not get it after visiting mult...
by Toter - 3 months ago
(National Urban League) – Joy and pain are like sunshine and rain.These are the words of our brother Frankie Beverly, who sadly passed away this year. And they are the words that come to mind when reflecting on the past year’s work of the National Urban League and our network of 92 affiliates across...
by Toter - 3 months ago
(Sierra Club) – The incoming Trump administration is supposedly interested in “efficiency.” It has a whole quasigovernmental department – the Elon Musk- and Vivek Ramaswamy-chaired Department of Government Efficiency – purportedly ready to take aim at government waste. So why are the very same peopl...
by Toter - 3 months ago
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – In case you haven’t noticed, there is an uptick in the war on women. The tragedy is the war isn’t just coming from men. The hate is coming from every direction.& If you didn’t notice it before, I suggest you take a look at how so many women voted in the Nov. 5, election.V...
by Toter - 3 months ago
The Dallas Examiner™ provided an opportunity for Great Conversations with a few Men of Dallas who are making a positive impact in the city. The dinner and ceremony took place Aug. 3, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the African American Museum at Fair Park.The post Great Conversation with Men of Da...
by Toter - 3 months ago
Celebrating the legacy and retirement of Dr. Harry Robinson Jr., visionary Founder of the African American Museum of Dallas, was held Dec. 14, 2024.The post Dr Harry Robinson Jr. Founder’s Celebration & Retirement appeared first on Dallas Examiner.
by Toter - 3 months ago
Host Terri Thomas talks about teaching youth financial responsibility with Gift Cards.The post Ask Terri! about Gift Cards for youth appeared first on Dallas Examiner.
by Toter - 4 months ago
ProPublica(The Texas Tribune) – Since Porsha Ngumezi died during a miscarriage June 11, 2023, several families in Texas have spoken publicly about similar circumstances.In May, when Ryan Hamilton’s wife was bleeding while miscarrying at 13 weeks, the first doctor they saw at Surepoint Emergency Cent...
