FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2022 DALLAS – Ten North Texas arts and business individuals and organizations will be honored at the 34th annual Obelisk Awards to be presented by […]
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Posted inObituaries
Obituary for Dr. Brenda Louise Black, EdD
By Keri Mitchell Dr. Brenda Louise Black, EdD, 82 of Sterling, Virginia passed away at home on September 1, 2022. Born in Brinkley, Arkansas on April 13, 1940, Brenda is […]
Posted inHealth
Texas Recasts Sex Education Standards to Battle Teen Pregnancy
by Kaiser Health News Originally appeared in Word in Black This fall, school districts across Texas are marking a shift to what educators call an “abstinence-plus” curriculum — the first […]
Posted inLifestyle
The Pact Act and Its Complexities
Signed into law on August 8, the PACT [Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics] Act is offering retribution to veterans who have suffered long-term effects of being exposed to burn pits […]
Posted inEvents, Homepage, Local
Join us to Discuss the South Dallas Community and What Can Be Improved
Join Dallas Weekly’s Jess Washington and Dallas Free Press’ Keri Mitchell on October 20 for a community celebration to talk about what you’d like to see in South Dallas.
Posted inThis Week
Ken Harrison to be the First Black Man to Partner with Lamborghini Dallas
Kenneth Harrison, founder of the National Aurtism foundation, is the first Black man to partner with Lamborghini Ball in a star studded gala held October 20th.
Posted inHomepage
The Black and Missing Foundation Is Bringing Awareness to Missing People of Color
Stacy M. Brown speaks to the creators of the Black and Missing Foundation, discussing how their work began and how they help bring awareness to missing people, providing much-needed support to their families.
Posted inHealth
Why Do So Many Black Women Struggle with Alopecia?
An article by Word in Black diving into the impacts of certain styles on the growth of Black hair and what could be done to combat the issue.
Posted inHomepage
Texas Prosecutors Voice Concern About New Abortion Restrictions
An article written over the weekend by the Texas Tribune diving into the impact of Roe v. Wade being overturned on prosecutors and medical professionals.
Posted inPreserved by Purpose
Preserved by Purpose : Lessons of Sisterhood  from The Woman King (part 2)
By Shewanda Riley “Do not give away your power.” This is just one of the thought-provoking lines from the box office hit The Woman King. These words were spoken by […]