Byline: Vincent L. Hall, Texas Metro News Being shocked has become a daily ritual ever since Donald Trump announced his presidency. Trump didn’t invent racism; he just created a safe place for […]
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Republican bill that limits how race, slavery and history are taught in Texas schools becomes law
The so-called “critical race theory” law prohibits teachers from discussing “a widely debated and currently controversial issue of public policy or social affairs.” Byline: Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune A […]
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Hamilton Still Thrills Audiences of all Ages and Colors at Music Hall
Byline: Martha Heimberg Families, couples and groups of teenagers and seniors of all colors and mask-styles rose to their feet and cheered for the sexy, athletic, super-charged actors and dancers […]
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Alexandria Minzie Reeds, CEO of Alexandria’s Organizing and Cleaning Services
Alexandria Minzie Reeds is the owner of the DFW metroplex’s most reputable cleaning business, Alexandria’s Organizing and Cleaning Services. Over the three years she has been in business, Alexandria’s team […]
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Sista Sista Nail Spa: Serving Black Women in Dallas For Twelve Years
A Black-owned nail salon sustained for twelve years, Sista Sista Nail Spa offers Black women a luxurious experience. Started in 2009 by co-owners and founders Tafrine Green and Shantell Barnum-Mosley, […]
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Omicron, a New Covid-19 Variant with High Number of Mutations, Sparks travel bans and Worries Scientists
By David McKenzie, Ghazi Balkiz and Ivana Kottasová, CNN (CNN)The discovery of a new and potentially more transmissible coronavirus variant by South African health authorities has sparked a forceful reaction […]
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Freshman State Rep. Jasmine Crockett is Running for Dallas Congressional Seat, with Eddie Bernice Johnson’s Backing
Crockett is running for the seat vacated by Johnson, who announced Saturday that she would not seek reelection in the 30th Congressional District after serving nearly three decades in Congress. […]
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A statue of Thomas Jefferson is removed from New York City Hall after 187 years
By Sara Smart, CNN The statue, which is a plaster replica of the original, according to the city, was removed from its pedestal Monday. The process took several hours, and […]
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World AIDS Day 2021
Every year since 1988, December 1 has been known as World AIDS Day. This year marks 40 years since the very first cases of AIDS were officially reported. World AIDS Day is acknowledged worldwide, giving a voice to the over 38 million people currently living with HIV as well as the over 36 million who have lost a loved one to the disease.Â
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Tried GoLink Yet? DART Extends South Dallas Pilot Through Jan. 21
by Shardae White DeAann Lax was glad to see that one of the DART GoPass Tap cards her team had given out was already helping someone. At Aunt Bette’s Community […]