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Wayne State Committed to Giving Detroit High Schoolers a Chance at a College Experience
By Micah Walker | June 14, 2024 As president of Detroit’s largest university, Kimberly Andrews Espy is never off the clock when it comes to engaging with students, faculty, and the community. Nearly a year into her tenure, the Wayne State University leader said she considers that work a key part of her commitment to reaching more…
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Biden nears huge next move on immigration as he tries to win over Latinos in key states
By Edward-Isaac Dovere and Priscilla Alvarez Published on June 6, 2024 Washington (CNN) — Looking to shore up Latino votes in Nevada and Arizona for his reelection campaign, President Joe Biden is on the verge of soon following up last week’s executive action aimed at curbing border crossings with another move focused on providing legal status for long-term undocumented immigrants who are married to American citizens.…
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Far-right, white nationalists step up rhetoric after Trump verdict
By Russell Contreras Published on June 7, 2024 Far-right groups and white nationalists have responded to last week’s guilty verdict against Donald Trump with vague threats of violence and racist posts about people of color, monitoring groups say. Why it matters: Trump himself has repeatedly made threats about prosecuting opponents, used bigoted language to describe immigrants and suggested a loss in…
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Proposed Dallas ISD policy could keep students out of alternative schools
By Penelope Rivera Published on June 14, 2024 Dallas ISD is considering a new approach to disciplining students. Rather than going to an alternative school, students facing punishment for low-level offenses could instead complete six hours of work – such as Saturday School, tutoring or community service – and their families would attend three hours of parenting…
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Activist Opal Lee Recalls the History of Juneteenth
June 13, 2024 Opal Lee is an activist who advocated for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday. Lee later gained the title as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah talks to Lee about her activism and the significance of the holiday. Originally published by NBC News
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Aging with Pride: LGBTQ+-friendly housing solutions in Dallas
June 12, 2024 When Robert Emery, 64, walks into senior housing communities on training days, he asks his audience a question: “Who knows or loves someone who is LGBT?” Usually, a few timid hands come up around the room, he said. At the end of the 60-minute discussion, he asks the question again. “Without fail,…
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Colorado Makes Monumental Progress In Gun Violence Prevention During The 2024 Legislative Session; Here’s What You Need To Know:
5.10.2024 DENVER — This week, the Colorado legislature adjourned the 2024 legislative session. The Colorado chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statements summarizing the laws passed during the 2024 legislative session. During the 2024 legislative session, Colorado lawmakers passed six gun safety…
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Yale Researchers Highlight Prevalence of Anxiety in U.S. Military Veterans
The researchers found that veterans have higher rates of generalized anxiety disorder and offered potential solutions in a study published this month. HIREN PAREKH FEB 19, 2024 Content warning: This article contains references to suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To…
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Law School Clinic’s Discrimination Case on Behalf of Black Veterans Proceeds
Judge Stefan Underhill LAW ’84 permitted Monk v. United States — a case accusing the Department of Veteran Affairs of racial discrimination against Black veterans — to proceed, marking a rare instance in which a case seeking to redress historical discrimination overcame a motion to dismiss. ADAM WALKER APR 16, 2024 A Federal District Court…
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