The solution to police brutality continues to be more funding under the belief that police, like many city servants, are overworked and underfunded. However, this is not the case. The […]
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Exclusive: Stephanie Mills Gets Candid on Kanye, Kim, Michael, Prince, Rolling Stone and More
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Fans continue to devour the sonic treats she gives, especially when performing classics like “I Never Knew Love Like This Before,” “You’re […]
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Some Lesser-Known, Yet Still Powerful, MLK Quotes
By Aswad Walker Originally appeared in Word in Black Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quotes offer insight into how his ideas changed and evolved throughout his life as an activist. […]
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She Reps: Beverly Humphrey
Beverly Humphrey has been working at Lancaster ISD for over thirty years, serving as director of athletics, physical education, and girls track coach. Humphrey began her track career at DISD’s […]
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Witherite Law Group Partners with K104 & Fiesta to Give Back
By Brianna Patt On Nov. 18, Witherite Law Group and Dallas radio station K104 provided 1,000 free turkeys to community members as one of their many efforts to give back […]
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Preserved by Purpose – Beelieving in Yourself
By Shewanda Riley Chicken spaghetti will always remind me of the late Thelma Wells affectionately known as “Mama T.” I was honored to be a graduate of her Daughters of […]
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Black Residents in Corpus Christi File a Civil Rights Complaint to Stop Texas’ First Desalination Plant
By Dylan Baddour, Inside Climate News Originally Appeared in the Texas Tribune Since 2007, Hillcrest residents have sued to challenge plans for a sewage treatment plant in their neighborhood, and […]
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Eating Disorders in the Black Community
By Anissa Durham Originally appeared in Word in Black People of color, especially Black Americans, are significantly less likely to receive help for eating issues, despite suffering from them as […]
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Russian Court Upholds Conviction for WNBA Star Brittney Griner
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA WNBA Star Brittney Griner will remain in a Russian prison and serve the bulk of her 9-year sentence following the Moscow Regional […]
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The Afiya Center Celebrates The Grand Opening of new Dallas Office and Future Birth and Wellness Center
*MEDIA ADVISORY* Join The Afiya Center as they celebrate this milestone for reproductive rights in Texas Who: The Afiya Center along with featured speakers: What: Grand opening of The Afiya […]