‘Willie Horton’ Is Back. Criminal Justice Reform Never Left. | | |
By Jamiles Lartey
The Marshall Project
https://www.themarshallproject.org/
A familiar tough-on-crime election strategy is making a comeback, even as Republican and Democratic lawmakers keep passing reforms across the country. This is The Marshall Project’s Closing Argument newsletter, a weekly deep dive into a key criminal justice issue. Want this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for future newsletters.Nearly 40 years after his name became synonymous with one of the most consequential political ads in U.S. history, Willie Horton is back on the campaign trail.
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Our Voices: Help Make our City stronger by voting FOR Proposition A
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My Truth: Let’s have more conversations
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By Tennell Atkins
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
The year before I joined the Dallas City Council in 2007, the FBI named Dallas the most dangerous major city in America. That embarrassing designation pushed our city leaders to take action. Over the next two decades, our city consistently invested in public safety personnel and technology, which helped make our neighborhoods safer, helped draw businesses to our city, and brought investment into parts of southern Dallas once thought to be untouchable.
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By Cheryl Smith
Texas Metro News
https://texasmetronews.com
Texas State Representative James Talarico invited members of the Divine 9 to discuss the upcoming election. November 3, 2026 is the day of reckoning! Nearly 500, at my last count, members of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, and Iota Phi Theta fraternities joined with the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho sororities to discuss issues pertinent to Black people in Texas.
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Read More SHOW: October 22, 2026, starting at 4p PDT/ 6p CDT/7p EDT, listeners or watchers can chime in live, donate to the cause, and watch it live online at the Black Headline News website, listen via BHN web radio, or watch it live on CTV platforms Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV.
| | NOLAN WELLS - Lest we forget! | | |
What doesn't make sense? We're learning there have been no drownings at Horn Island for 7 years. Statistically, this is highly improbable
| | Oh Jehovah! I really suffer every time I watch the way our family, Nolan Xavier Wells, suffers. I understand your pain as a mother, even though I have not yet experienced the pain you are going through. But I already know the pain of losing someone close to you. Stay in prayer and you will get justice for your son. God will make it happen, just trust in Him | | |
NOLAN WELLS PRESS CONFERENCE: FEDERAL OVERSIGHT?
| | Tips to reduce credit card debt during National Financial Planning Month | |
By Janet Currie
Afro
https://www.afro.com
October is National Financial Planning Month, serving as an annual checkpoint to evaluate your budget, reduce debt and optimize year-end tax and retirement strategies. While all of these are important aspects of smart financial planning, lowering credit card debt continues to be high on Marylanders' financial to-do lists. More than one-third (34 percent) of Americans surveyed name paying off credit card debt as a top financial goal for the year, according to a report from the National Endowment for Financial Education.
| |  | Whitmire Doesn’t Get It: Accountability Applies to His Office, Too | |
By Juli McShay
Forward Times https://www.forwardtimes.com/
Chris Brown’s experience is an asset. Mayor John Whitmire still owes Houston an explanation of how his advisor’s employment arrangement squares with the standards set for city workers. The Power Houston operates under a strong-mayor form of government, giving Mayor John Whitmire substantial authority over the city’s administration and personnel. Like the mayors before him, he has enjoyed that power. But the power to hire does not eliminate the responsibility to explain how that hire serves the public and follows the rules.
| | HBCU Love on the Yard: Meet Hampton University’s Candace & Kenneth | |
| |  | There is nothing on the planet quite like an HBCU homecoming. The exciting tailgates with red Solo cups and good eats in abundance, the can’t-miss halftime show (better known as the 5th quarter), the feel-good brunches, the lit parties, the impromptu Swag Surfin’ that can happen anywhere the mood hits, the energetic Divine 9 step shows, the multigenerational beauty of alumni chopping it up with current students, the hugs that assure you that although life is life-ing, everything is going to be alright. Oh…and the football game. The atmosphere is equally empowering and spiritual because in between all the joyous celebrations, we are reminded of the brilliance and tenacity of our brave, visionary ancestors who built HBCUs more than a century ago. The pride is palpable. In honor of this joyous and celebratory time for our culture, we’re honoring those couples who graduated from HBCUs, sometimes even on the same campus, and are now living their best lives together. Our Love on the Yard series is an intentional and necessary spotlight on Black love, Black excellence, and Black joy!
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| | Da’Vinchi Disrespects Black America—D.L. Hughley Ain’t Having It! | | | |
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| | | How many next years you got? Grandpa gets hilariously roasted after his team loses! | | NATIONAL CHICKEN AND WAFFLES DAY | | | | | | Tammie Cooper is the Fire Marshal Fire Prevention Division Chief for Cedar Hill Fire Department and a realtor for Keller Williams Central. A servant of and for the people, she also spent more than a decade . | | | |
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| "At Crowned Skin, they can talk that talk because the Millennial Founder, Darrell Spencer, walks the walk. He is a man who manifests—virtually overnight, his dream of clean, best-in-class cologne formulations . | | | The Harambee Festival Dallas presents Joycelyn Johnson with the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. Joycelyn has over 25 years of experience in Dallas Community affairs (KKDA/K104/KRNB), Sen. Royce West's campaign office, and The Tom Joyner Foundation. | | |
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| | | Develop Yourself Day In And Day Out | | |
September 20, 1946
W.E.B. Du Bois, at 78, delivered the address at the closing session of the Southern Youth Legislature in Columbia, South Carolina. Although this was one of his last major orations, he used the occasion to inspire his audience to continue the struggle for racial justice to which he had devoted his life.
| | | | What Are the Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease? | | |
By Jason Henderson
BlackDoctor
https://blackdoctor.org/
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste from the blood. CKD is categorized into five stages based on kidney function, with each stage reflecting a different level of kidney health and function. Recognizing these stages is crucial for early intervention, as timely medical care can slow CKD progression and improve the patient’s quality of life. This article breaks down the five stages of CKD, explaining how each stage is defined, common symptoms, and recommended management strategies.
| | EMMANUEL THEOPHILUS BAGLEY | |
Emmanuel Theophilus Bagley was born on Nov. 10, 1986, and he passed away on Oct. 6, 2026. In memory of a beloved personal sports trainer and youth football coach, whose presence was a cornerstone in his community. Passionate about fitness, he not only completed numerous competitions but also inspired many with his dedication. Known for his love of playing spades, enjoying meals with loved ones, and always dressing with flair, he touched many lives. Cherished as a father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend, his spirit will continue to motivate and bring joy to those who knew him.
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DAILY REMEMBRANCE
Grief has colored my world. Such stark contrasts between the then and now.
How bland the white days when I can't see what is before me.
In a fog of non-distinctiveness.
No form or fashion to my existence on these days, and yet, I see light.
Something bright and warm beckoning me.
The dark days of color bring with them such darkness that I can't venture out.
I stay still, sometimes unable to even speak.
Wrapping myself within myself.
Going round and round and round.
Seeing burst of red through the spinning.
Marking my journey before and after.
Marking my journey round and round in what seems a senseless rotation.
Marking my journey from then to now.
LaJuana and Patricia Barton
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