Actress and entrepreneur Vanessa Simmons looks to illuminate the purpose of her beauty brand, U4ia, and encourage affordable and accessible self-care through her inaugural wellness retreat Experience U4ia, coming to […]
Author Archives: Lena Foster
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ACT Scores for Black Kids Drop to New Lows
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black From annual high-stakes state testing to high school exit exams, standardized testing is a part of student life in the United […]
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Raven Johnson Miss crowned JuneteenthDFW 2023, takes it a step further with pursuit for national title
“Winning this title was so special to me because I worked so hard all the way up until the pageant to grow myself,” Johnson said.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs Gifts Back Publishing Rights to Bad Boy Artists
Sean “Diddy” Combs has gifted his Bad Boy family with life-changing anniversary gifts. According to Billboard, the music mogul has decided to return the publishing rights of his label’s artists and songwriters to their rightful owners.
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Loud and Clear: Loud Women Lead hosts live storytelling event at Bishop Arts Theatre
By Lena Foster “Sis…Tell your story”: a call and response mantra used to encourage each woman who confidently took the stage at the Loud and Clear live storytelling event last […]
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Dallas ISD parents unclear on why clear backpacks are needed for pre-K and elementary students
By Lena Foster Dallas ISD is requiring all students, including preschoolers as young as 3-year-olds, to carry a clear backpack as part of the district’s “ongoing effort to ensure safer […]
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The Breakfast Brothers Are Taking Over
By Lena Foster People stood outside Rickey Booker’s and Jonathan Biley-Smith’s little black trailer outside of their previous nightclub King of Diamonds until the sun came up waiting for their […]
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Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III named successor to Rev. Jesse Jackson as President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition
By Lena Foster Civil rights activist and leader Rev. Jesse Jackson officially announced Dr. Frederick Douglass Haynes, III, as the new President and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition on Sunday, […]
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Your Mortgage Company Is a Great First Resource if You Are Having Difficulty With PaymentsÂ
The Financial Journey is a unique series focused on financial education and opportunities. These stories have been created through a strategic partnership between Wells Fargo and Word In Black. Are […]
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Jess Garland is Expanding Her Impact
Jess Garland, a Dallas multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, intends on expanding her community impact and musical advocacy for social and cultural issues with her new membership at The Recording Academy. “I […]