INC Education, founded by Jay Veal, is closing the achievement gap for Black students by providing a holistic approach to education, including tutoring, mentorship, community involvement, and technology, and has achieved a 95% success rate with 100% of students progressing to the next grade level or graduating on time.
Author Archives: Marlissa Collier
Posted inCulture
FAN EXPO Dallas 2024 Celebrates Nerd and Pop Culture, Embraces Black Nerd Culture
FAN EXPO Dallas 2024 celebrated Black Nerd culture with a range of interactive exhibits, gaming tournaments, and family-friendly stage shows, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of Black creativity and diversity.
Posted inEducation
Dark Money Ran Through Texas’s Runoffs and Probably Just Delivered Win for Private School Vouchers
Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has called for a special legislative session to focus on Education Savings Funds, which would allow parents to use public funds to pay for private school tuition, but critics argue that this would take funding away from public schools and potentially harm underfunded and underperforming schools.
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Texas Pushing a Christian Agenda? TEA Unveils Curriculum Proposal with Biblical References
The Texas Education Agency has proposed a new curriculum that includes biblical references in reading and language arts lessons, sparking a heated debate over the separation of church and state and the inclusion of diverse world religions.
Posted inHealth
Soul Food for Thought: How Diet Disparity Impacts Black Health in America
Black chefs and community leaders are reimagining soul food classics with a focus on healthier cooking methods and ingredients, while Black vegans are advocating for plant-based eating as a form of empowerment and liberation.
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Over Coffee, Pro-Palestine Protestors Confront Dallas Congressman Veasey, Demand Ceasefire in Gaza
Representative Marc Veasey was confronted by pro-Palestine protestors during a Coffee with a Congressman event in Dallas, TX, where he was asked to support a ceasefire resolution in Israel’s ground offensive in southern Gaza.
Posted inBest of Black Dallas
TwoGether Land Day 2 Recap – Hollywood Bay Bay’s All-Stars Confirms Hip-Hop Reigns Supreme in Dallas
Twogether Land Music Festival in Dallas, TX, closed out its inaugural run with a lineup of hip-hop legends and R&B rising stars, while also highlighting the city’s commitment to local talent and businesses, and the potential impact of the festival on the surrounding South Dallas neighborhood.
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Day 1 Recap: Twogether Land Kicks Off in Dallas with Hip-Hop Royalty and R&B FireÂ
The inaugural Twogether Land festival in Dallas, Texas featured a star-studded lineup of hip-hop legends and R&B favorites, as well as activations and podcasts, making it a force to be reckoned with in the music festival scene.
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Dallas Wings Take Flight in Thrilling Season Opener Victory over Chicago Sky
The Dallas Wings opened their season with an 87-79 victory over the Chicago Sky, thanks to Arike Ogunbowale’s 14 fourth-quarter points and double-doubles from Natasha Howard and Teaira McCowan.
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For Dallas’s Digital Divide, the Cause is Also the CureÂ
By Marlissa Collier A few years ago, the world became temporarily obsessed with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The psychology theory was proposed by Abraham Maslow, a thought leader who, during […]
