Category : News

Texas school districts say upgrades to the state’s student data reporting system could hurt their funding

(The Texas Tribune) – Upgrades to the system Texas uses to collect student, staff and financial data from school districts are causing serious concerns among school administrators and data specialists across the state who say the changes have led to...

Barbershop Facebook event to discuss cancer disparity among Black men

A barbershop conversation among Black men will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 on Facebook Live to discuss cancer disparities in the Indy community. Moderated by Fred Yeakey, chief partnership officer at The Barbershop Male Mentoring Init...

Casimir Concerned Over Violent Settlement Of Conflicts

Youth Development and Sports Minister Kenson Casimir has urged citizens to play their part in the fight against crime while expressing concern over young people’s inability to resolve conflicts peacefully. “I am extremely concerned about...

Car Free Day encourages Hoosiers to eliminate emissions Sept. 19

Car Free Day on Sept. 19 urges& Hoosiers to ditch solo drives in favor of carpools, bikes and buses for their daily commutes.& The initiative is designed to create cleaner, healthier communities by reducing carbon emissions.& &...

Eiteljorg ‘Quest for the West’ sells more than $1M in Western art

More than $1 million in Western art was sold at the 19th annual Eiteljorg “Quest for the West” Art Show and Sale Sept. 6-7.& One of Bruce Lawes’ paintings featured for the “Quest for the West” art show and sale. (Photo/Eitl...

Teaching about race is good, actually. States need to stop banning it

(OtherWords.org) – In this back-to-school season, millions of American students are returning to classrooms where the wrong course, lesson or textbook can lead to deep trouble. Why? Because for the last several years, conservative activists and lawma...

The paradox of progress for Black Americans

The big rip: Low wage corporations spent half a trillion inflating CEO pay

(OtherWords.org) – Most of us believe in fair pay for honest work. So why aren’t low-wage workers better paid?After 30 years of research, I can tell you it’s not because employers don’t have the cash. It’s because profitable corporations spend that m...

The pause and the interruption

Selah. It’s a word used 74 times in the Old Testament text, primarily in the book of Psalms (71 times) with a few guest appearances in the book of Habakkuk (3 times).& Selah is& defined as a technical musical term probably showing accen...

A campaign kickoff – The Harris Labor Day offensive

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – In an election year, Labor Day kicks off the official campaign season, and Vice President Kamala Harris kicked hers off with a bang. She had rallies in Detroit, Milwaukee and Pittsburgh, all major cities in battleground states....

A back to school prayer

(Children’s Defense Fund) – September and the beginning of fall are traditionally thought of as “back to school” season. Whether students and their teachers have been in their classrooms for just a few days or a few weeks already, this is usual...

Do we have the courage?

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – Sometimes problems get to be overwhelming. We give up because we allow ourselves to think there’s nothing we can do.While we want to resolve the problem, we throw it to somebody else to do something. I know how Black women used...

A brawl of a debate

In a spectacle that was as much boxing match as it was debate, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump finally met in person, squaring off in a contentious tété-à-tété. At the outset, Harris made a statement by invading Trump’s space, forcing him to shake...

Tyrese Gibson Shines in Newly Released Heist Film and Music Projects

Tyrese Gibson, a multi-talented actor, singer, and author, is once again in the spotlight with the release of his latest heist film 1992 and new music projects. Known for his dynamic presence in both Hollywood and the music industry, Gibson continues...

McCormick unveils Indiana Commonsense Cannabis Legalization Plan

Indiana gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick has revealed her Commonsense Cannabis Legalization Plan on Sept. 12. The plan aims to legalize cannabis in a step-by-step and responsible manner. The plan starts with a controlled medical marijuana en...