NNPA NEWSWIRE — The 2023 NFL Draft marked the first time in NFL history Black men were selected in the top three positions for quarterback.
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Racial Bias in NFL Draft: Black Quarterbacks Undervalued, Investigation Reveals
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia An extensive investigation by the West Coast news organization SFGate has shed light on a troubling trend in the National Football League (NFL). […]
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En Memoriam: Garland Ledru Washington
“For when the One Great Scorer comes to mark against your name, HE writes – not that you won or lost – but HOW you played the Game.” ― Grantland Rice […]
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Historic March on Washington Anniversary Commemorated with Calls for Continued Civil Rights Struggle
The original March on Washington, a cornerstone of the civil rights movement, drew approximately 250,000 participants in 1963. Its influence paved the way for significant legislative milestones, including the passage of federal civil rights and voting rights laws in the 1960s. The erosion of voting rights, recent Supreme Court rulings that impact affirmative action and abortion rights, and the rise of hate and violence against marginalized communities, however, punctuate the current commemoration.
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Dorrough Music Continues to Add to Dallas Music Legacy
By Dallas Weekly Staff Dorrough Music, more commonly known as Dorrough, has been making moves in the local music scene since his high school days. Since his initial explosion onto […]
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Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Braum’s
To celebrate, Braum’s will be serving single-dip ice cream and small frozen yogurt cones for $1.30. The double-dip ice cream and large frozen yogurt cones will be on sale for $1.89. These great deals are available on National Ice Cream Day – July 16
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Dallas Startups Selected for Startup Black and Latino Founders Fund
Google for Startups today announced the recipients of its fourth Google for Startups Black Founders Fund and second Latino Founders Fund, which respectively provide promising Black and Latino-led startups non-equity cash awards to help fuel their businesses. Three Dallas-based founders are among the recipients, including six in Texas, which amount to $900,000 invested in Texas startups.Â
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Department of Justice Reportedly Preparing 30 to 45 New Federal Charges Against Donald Trump
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly making significant progress in its investigation into former President Donald Trump and his associates, with […]
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Legendary NFL, Movie Star and Activist Jim Brown Dies at 87
“Brown wasted little time adjusting to the new competition, leading the league in rushing yards with 942 on his way to capturing the league’s Rookie of the Year honors,” his biographers wrote.
“Over the next seven seasons, Brown became the standard-bearer for all NFL running backs,” Brown’s biographers continued.
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Why Is The Old Dallas Weekly Building Surrounded By Shit?
I just noticed a little more damage than usual and decided to pull over and just check it out. As I walked towards the front along side the MLK mural […]