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What The Government Shutdown Means For Black America: SNAP, HBCUs And Federal Workers On The Line
Source: Andrew Harnik / Getty For the first time in six years, the federal government has officially shut down after Congress failed to pass …

Naughty By Nature: The Ultimate Guide To America’s Hottest Secret Sex Clubs
Source: Lorado / Getty There’s been a shift in attitudes with the taboo that has long been associated with sex club culture …

Black Texas Tech Student Expelled And Arrested For Mocking Charlie Kirk’s Death — But Conservatives Mock Our Dead Every Day
Source: Screenshot/X / Screenshot/X A Black student at Texas Tech was expelled and arrested for assault for mocking a memorial for slain …

2 Black Women Are Dead After Denied Miscarriage Care — Families Say Texas’ Abortion Ban Is to Blame
Source: SDI Productions Families are grieving the tragic deaths of Porsha Ngumezi and Brenda Yolani Arzu Ramirez, two Black women who died …

Rep. Nicole Collier: VP Kamala Harris Calls To Support During Texas Politician’s Second Night Sleeping On House Floor
Source: The Austin American-Statesman/Hearst Newspapers / Getty There’s a lot of talk these days about “standing on business” but what if “standing” …

Texas Democrat Nicole Collier Staged Overnight Protest In State House Over Law Enforcement Escorts – Blavity
Democratic Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier from Fort Worth made headlines on Monday after staging an overnight protest on the Texas House …

Texas Republicans Are Basically Holding Black Lawmaker Nicole Collier Hostage Amid Redistricting Standoff
Source: Drew Angerer / Getty The Texas redistricting saga takes another turn as state Republicans have confined Democratic Rep. Nicole Collier to …

The Heroine We Need: Texas Rep. Nicole Collier Slept On House Floor After Refusing Escort, Fights Racist Republican Redistricting
Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Republicans are carrying out everything outlined in Project 2025 despite their disingenuous efforts to convince voters that …

Texas Roadhouse Faces Civil Rights Complaint Alleging Restaurant Has Illegal DEI Practices – Blavity
A conservative legal group has filed a civil rights complaint against Texas Roadhouse, accusing the restaurant chain of practicing illegal discrimination through …

Texas Rep. Jolanda Jones Breaks Down Texas Redistricting Showdown: Gov. Abbott Is ‘Making Up Some S**t’ – Blavity
As the political standoff continues over the Republican scheme to redraw Texas’ congressional map, Democratic state legislators are speaking out about their …

Why Was Duke Dennis Arrested At A Texas Mall And Was Kai Cenat With Him? – Blavity
Popular social media personality Duke Dennis was arrested at a San Antonio mall on Saturday after he was seen playing hide-and-seek. Police …

Texas Democrats Flee State As They Challenge Gov. Abbott Over Redistricting Plan – Blavity
Over 50 Democratic state legislators have fled Texas to attempt to block a plan by Republicans to redistrict the state. The GOP …

Controversial Texas Redistricting Plan, Explained: GOP Could Gain 5 Congressional Seats
A Republican redistricting effort in Texas could lead to the GOP picking up five new seats in the House of Representatives, boosting …

Jasmine Crockett Calls Trump ‘Temu Hitler’ While Discussing Texas Gerrymandering
Rep. Jasmine Crockett says President Donald Trump and his supporters within the government have similarities to Hitler and the Nazis. In a recent …

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tour Felt Like A Revolution For Southern Black Women — And I’ve Never Felt More Seen [Op-Ed]
Photo Credit: Julian Dakdouk and Raven Varon / Courtesy of Live Nation. Beyoncè’s Cowboy Carter Tour has officially come to an end, …

Texas Congressional Candidate Isaiah Martin Confirms All Charges Were Dropped After He Was Forcibly Removed & Arrested During Public Hearing—‘They Tried & LOST!!!’
Resist! Source: Via @isaiahrmartin / x Texas congressional candidate Isaiah Martin was arrested on July 24 during a public hearing on redistricting …