The Black Wall Street Times

At a recent Black Wall Street Times town hall, congressional candidate John Croisant lays out a simple truth: invest in students, fully fund IDEA, support multilingual learners, and stop pretending inequity doesn’t exist.

Big SCOTUS case alert:
Can public dollars fund religious charter schools? The U.S. Supreme Court is about to weigh in.

#SchoolChoice #ReligiousFreedom #SCOTUS

MSNBC letting Joy Reid go will be a costly mistake—one they’ll regret as we face a decline in democracy and a rise in anti-Blackness.

Stay tuned for a piece on this tomorrow in @thebwstimes.

#JoyReid #BlackJournalistsMatter #MSNBC #BlackVoicesMatter #BlackMedia

President Biden makes history by commuting the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates, blocking Trump’s chance for an execution spree. Advocates call it a major step toward justice reform.

#CriminalJusticeReform #DeathPenalty #BreakingNews #biden #commutation #deathrow 

The Looming Shutdown: how political chaos hurts Black America and the middle class Many working-class American people who gave Trump the power to shape the Republican agenda will pay the steepest price for a shutdown.

The Looming Shutdown: Political chaos disproportionately harms Black Americans and the middle class. The irony? Many working-class voters who empowered Trump now face the steepest consequences.👇🏾 See comments for more. 🛑 #GovernmentShutdown #BlackAmerica #MiddleClass

Justice isn’t blind when politics take the wheel. A GOP-led Georgia Appeals Court has removed Fani Willis from Trump’s election interference case. Meanwhile, Trump—with 34 convictions—continues to dodge accountability. Power protects power. 💡 #FaniWillis #DonaldTrump

💡Did you know that Thomas Edison tried to take credit for a Black man’s invention? ⁉️Meet Granville Woods, the brilliant inventor behind the telegraphony! Let’s celebrate our unsung Black heroes of innovation and recognize the contributions in the era of bookbans. 💡✨ #GranvilleWoods #BlackHistory

Violence, injustice, and selective history—what are we teaching the next generation? Another school shooting, an impending execution, and a killer praised in the spotlight. #EndViolence #TruthMatters #JordanNeely #MadisonWisconsin

A week before Christmas, Oklahoma will execute Kevin Underwood The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-0 to deny clemency for death row prisoner Kevin Underwood. He's set for lethal injection.

A week before Christmas, Oklahoma prepares for the final execution of 2024. Kevin Underwood faces lethal injection on Dec. 19. Advocates point to childhood trauma; officials cite a heinous crime. #DeathPenalty #KevinUnderwood #Oklahoma
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🚨 BREAKING: Tragedy strikes Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, WI—5 killed, including the killer, and 5 injured in a school shooting. According to statista.com, this marks 1 of 314 school shooting incidents in K-12 schools across the U.S. in 2024. 💔 #GunReformNow

Housing Partnership Network unveils affordable housing initiative in Tulsa Housing Partnership Network joined forces with Tulsa city organizations to announce an initiative to transform the city's housing landscape.

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🏡 Exciting news for Tulsa! The Housing Partnership Network has launched a new affordable housing initiative aimed at creating sustainable communities and providing more residents with access to quality homes. Together, we can build a brighter future for all! 🌟 #AffordableHousing #Tulsa

US health insurance claims more often denied for Blacks, Hispanics Americans' anger with disparities in the US Healthcare system has boiled over following the assassination of United Healthcare's CEO

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🚨 New findings reveal that health insurance claims are denied more frequently for Black and Hispanic individuals compared to their white counterparts. 💪🏾💙 #HealthEquity #InsuranceDisparities #HealthcareForAll #BlackAndBrownLivesMatter

Oklahoma Parole Board member resigns amid misconduct claims Allegations against the Oklahoma parole board member include leveraging his power to receive sex acts in exchange for possible pardons.

An Oklahoma Parole Board member has resigned amid serious misconduct allegations. This development raises important questions about accountability in our justice system. Read more about the situation and its implications here: #Oklahoma #JusticeSystem #Accountability

The world mourns the loss of Nikki Giovanni, a literary giant and fearless voice for justice. Her words challenged, inspired, and uplifted generations, leaving an indelible mark on poetry and the fight for equality. Rest in power, Nikki. Your legacy will live on forever. #RestInPower #PoetryLegend

Nikki Giovanni, Renowned Poet and Activist, Dies at 81 Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet and activist, inspired change with her words and actions. Passed away at 81, leaving a legacy.

Nikki Giovanni, a trailblazing poet, activist, and voice of the Black experience, has passed away at 81. Her words inspired generations and her legacy will forever live on. Rest in power.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett cooking her GOP colleagues after questionable US Census report. #Census #jasminecrockett

Japanese Americans urge Biden: "deliver reparations" to Tulsa Massacre survivors Japanese Americans are calling on President Biden to provide reparations to the two last known living survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

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​​Japanese Americans urge President Biden to act now: 'Deliver reparations to Tulsa Race Massacre survivors.' With time running out, the National Nikkei Reparations Coalition calls for justice before it's too late. #ReparationsNow #JusticeForGreenwood #BlackWallStreet

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OKC officer charged for brutal takedown of 71-year-old man Oklahoma County prosecutors charged OKC Police officer with felony assault Thursday for brutally slamming an elderly Vietnamese man.

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🚨 BREAKING: An officer has been charged for the brutal takedown of a 71-year-old man. This incident raises serious questions about policing methods and accountability. 💔 #JusticeForAll #OKC #PoliceAccountability #News