Forsaken is a series that explores the systems that both enhance and oppress the lives of the more than 29 million people... more
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After a federal court ordered the immediate integration of Mansfield High School, white segregationists blocked the front of the high... more
In 1955, Mansfield ISD was still segregated, despite the Brown v. Board of Education ruling the year prior. It was... more
On January 1, 2024, Texas Senate Bill 17 went into effect. Its purpose was to remove Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion... more
Registering to vote can be tricky, especially because Texas is one of eleven states that doesn’t have online voter registration.... more
In part two of this two-part series, Aislyn Gaddis looks at the larger context of the systems in place that... more
Fred Harris, a 19-year-old with special needs, was murdered in the Harris County Jail in 2021. Fred’s killer was sentenced... more
This summer has been historic as headlines filled with election updates dominate news feeds. But with updates flooding through, we... more
Many Texans may not have heard of Mary Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold. She was a legendary environmentalist in the state.... more
Despite being a mostly conservative community, New Braunfels, Texas has become a safer space for LGBTQ+ people in recent years.... more
In May 2023, a family-friendly drag show at a New Braunfels, Texas church attracted protestors. In part three of Queer... more