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We've gathered several resources regarding how to help those affected by this unprecedented crisis.

Prairie View A&M University and Texas Southern University, in particular, are making sure their students have access to the proper resources needed to weather the historic -- and deadly -- winter storm.

Devastating photos show the extent of the unprecedented freezing amid widespread power outages across the large state of Texas from Winter Storm Uri.

Brown, who went viral after using Gorilla Glue on her hair, plans to donate the majority of the $23,000 raised to a foundation founded by the doctor who removed the adhesive.

Sen. Ted Cruz didn't apologize after he was captured boarding a flight to Mexico in the middle of a power crisis that crippled his fellow Texans, compounded by a series of winter storms.

Wilkes, 30, an activist and movement leader, recently launched her second campaign to run for Maryland's 5th Congressional District, in hopes to unseat Rep. Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat.

Business & Economy

As the cannabis industry continues to grow into a viable business model, many obstacles exist for Black and brown communities. But diversity is about more than just expanding opportunities for people to enter the industry.

Lightfoot's administration squandered $281.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief money on personnel costs for the CPD during a pandemic which has disproportionately affected Black community members in Chicago.

The death of Rush Limbaugh confirmed there are now three things that are certain in life: death, taxes and the newest addition to the holy trinity of guarantees, Candace Owens' anti-Black hatred.

Books

More than a memoir, Dr. Richardson’s new book, "Witness to Grace: A Testimony of Favor," is a roadmap to navigating a society not meant for Black people.

Black Twitter promptly ran back a variety of moments recounting Limbaugh's racist, sexist, xenophobic rhetoric which continually harmed Black communities.

A Florida sheriff said Vincent Jackson's family thinks the 38-year-old former NFL star was suffering from a brain injury called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) that statistics suggest is widespread among former football players.