The world is facing a rapidly changing climate, with extreme weather events becoming more frequent and dangerous, and governments are working to implement climate adaptation and mitigation policies to make societies more resilient and economically viable.
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Posted inENVIRONMENT
Biden proposes a rule to help outdoor workers battle extreme heatÂ
President Biden has proposed a new action plan to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, including a federal safety standard for excessive heat exposure in the workplace, which would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.
Posted inArts & Culture
Keeping Black tradition alive: A look at the importance of preserving African-American culture
Juneteenth is a time to commemorate the end of slavery in Texas and to uphold the traditions of the African-American community, which can provide a sense of ancestral connection and healing from generational trauma.
Posted inNational News
Florida residents feel impact of strict abortion ban
Florida residents are seeking abortions in other states after Governor Ron DeSantis enacted a near-total abortion ban, which has been met with criticism from U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost and support from U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Posted inPOLITICS
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett plans to trademark the phrase ‘bleach blonde bad-built butch body’
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has filed a trademark application for the phrase “bleach blonde bad-built butch body” and plans to use the proceeds to secure her Congressional seat and help other people.
Posted inNational News
Experts weigh in on mounting concerns of impending U.S. civil war
A recent survey revealed that 41% of American adults believe a civil war could occur within the next five years, with women, younger adults, and non-White Americans expressing higher levels of concern, while political affiliations also play a role in perceptions of the likelihood of conflict.
Posted inHigh School
Texas school legally punished Black student over hairstyle, judge says
By Juan A. LozanoThe Associated Press ANAHUAC, Texas (AP) — A Black high school student’s monthslong punishment by his Texas school district for refusing to change his hairstyle does not violate a new state law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination, a judge ruled on Feb. 22. Darryl George, 18, has not been in his regular […]
Posted inObituaries
Former U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson dies at 89
Johnson championed STEM, women’s rights, veterans, fair housing, transportation and the Affordable Care Act throughout her career. By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent (NNPA Newswire) — Former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, a trailblazer and dedicated public servant, died at 89. Kirk Johnson, her son, confirmed her death on Dec. 31. Johnson had […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Black student suspended for hairstyle with twisted locs
By Cheyanne Mumphrey,and Juan Lozano, The Associated Press A Black high school student in Texas has served more than two weeks of in-school suspensions for wearing twisted locs to school. After being punished, 17-year-old Darryl George returned to school with the same hairstyle and was suspended again, his mother said. George, a junior at Barbers […]