By Michaela Rush, Report for America Corps Member, Dallas Free Press Dallas ISD welcomes back students, teachers, and staff on Monday, August 14. Simultaneously, Dr. L.G. Pinkston High School and West Dallas Middle School also […]
Author Archives: Brianna Patt
Posted inMetro
Climate Disaster is Destroying the Black Community
According to a study done by the Journal of the American Planning Association, impoverished neighborhoods tend to have a higher level of heat exposure caused by climate change. Environmental Racism […]
Posted inThis Week
Are self-driving cars a security risk?
By David Straughan Over the last decade-plus, autonomous vehicles (AVs) have been a major story in the automotive industry, capturing headlines and imaginations around the world. That narrative continues to […]
Posted inUncategorized
LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Here’s what the data shows
By Eliza Siegel Originally appeared on Stacker Ron Adar // Shutterstock LGBTQ+ individuals are disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Here’s what the data shows Cultural attitudes toward LGBTQ+ rights have […]
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose: Prepare for the Overflow of Blessings
By Shewanda Riley “You are blocking your blessing!” This is what one friend told me a few years ago wasthe reason why I was not receiving God’s blessings in one […]
Posted inBlack Tech
Keyven Lewis Has Innovated with CMIT Solutions
By Brianna Patt CMIT Solutions CEO Keyven Lewis is looking to grow the right way. A Dallas native, Keyven Lewis first dived into the tech industry when he was in […]
Posted inHealth
How to Battle the Flu
With masks off and temperatures fluctuating, it’s important we learn how to combat the flu and flu-like symptoms. According to Dr. Barry-Lewis Harris, MD, a physician at Parkland, flu cases […]
Posted inArt
The Black Woman-Owned Art Galleries of Dallas
By Brianna Patt & Alicia Wilson A look at the path and growth of some of DFW’s best art galleries owned by Black women. Daisha Board Gallery Missy Burton Young […]
Posted inBusiness
Women 2 Know
By Brianna Patt These Black women are making moves. Fawn Weaver is the owner and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, one of the fastest growing Whiskey brands in America. […]
Posted inBusiness
Britney Durham Lends a Helping Hand Through Realty
By Brianna Patt Britney Durham knew she wanted to be a realtor when she first met her husband, who at the time was focused on doing credit repair. Clients were […]