Civil Rights & Social Justice
If you had plans to travel with Southwest Airlines, you might want to come up with a Plan B for flight options. This morning Captain Casey Murray, the President of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association, called for the company’s first ever ‘strike authorization vote‘ to be held May 1. Their decision for this date according […]
The official unveiling of the White House portraits for former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama will be marked as one of the greatest moments in history! President Joe Biden opened the ceremony in the East Room with a heartwarming speech about his former colleague and friend, welcoming the couple back to their […]
It seemed like the day would never come for college alumni to get a little relief from their student loans, but President Joe Biden announced Wednesday he would honor his word from two years ago to make something happen. According to NPR, about 43 million borrowers will benefit, and 20 million will have their debt […]
It’s been 53 years since Sesame Street made its debut on national television, and although they’ve come across a few scandals during their run-nothing beats the heat they’re catching after a video went viral of two little black girls that were waved off by a character at Sesame Place Philadelphia. Since the incident, Sesame Place […]
Today the world celebrates the life and legacy of freedom fighter Nelson Mandela! See below The UN held an informal meeting to mark the observance of “Nelson Mandela International Day”, during which the 2020 UN Nelson Mandela Prize was awarded to Mrs. Marianna V. Vardinoyannis of Greece and Dr. Morissanda Kouyaté of Guinea. The Deputy […]
It’s been two weeks since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24 ending almost 50 years of the constitutional right to abortion. The decision made it illegal nationwide and gave power to the states to determine the parameters and punishment for such an act. Abortion is now banned in nine states, including […]
Looks like organizers have rallied together at Dallas City Hall to protest women’s rights! Today hundreds of people showed up to protest after nearly 50 years of abortion rights were taken away last Friday following the Roe. v Wade overruling. The current law in Texas that has been in place since September 2021 says that […]
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Well buckle up Dallas we’ve got another redistricting map headed our way next May! Luckily, these changes won’t affect the upcoming Midterm election in November, but the municipal elections in 2023 will be slightly different. Check out the updates below! Click to access Modifications-Motions-Report-June-27-2022-FINAL.pdf The Kickback w/ Jazzi Black Weekdays 9A-3P, Saturdays 1P-4P | Follow […]
If you’re tired of the way your neighborhood or Texas is being ran, now is your chance to do something about it. The countdown to the midterms elections Nov. 8 has begun with early voting opening up May 16 to May 20 before the May 24 Election Day. Keep in mind that Texas is an […]
Check out some highlight moments from Judge Ketanji Brown’s hearing to possibly become the first Black Woman to serve on the Supreme Court! This will make her the 3rd Black person to EVER serve, 6th woman to EVER to serve, and the 4th woman to serve on the current court making it the most number […]
The Russia-Ukraine War just got a lot stickier now that the United States has committed to helping Ukraine after an emotional plea from President Zelensky. During his address, he showed a video that compares life of Ukraine before versus after the war. During his address to U.S. Congress and millions of Americans, he explains how […]