Dallas resident Courtney Kelly has not only brought awareness to STEM-related careers with her new book but showcased her life story through the portrayal of the main character, Celeste. “The […]
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Texas Premier Technology Institute, Inc. Awarded $250,000 In Funding to Provide Scholarships to Qualifying North Texas Students
 Texas Premier Technology Institute, Inc. (TPTI), a non-profit licensed Technology Career Training School in Texas, is proud to continue making dreams come true for students on their educational journey through […]
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The Summer Slide
In much of Texas, and across the nation, the countdown is officially over. Millions of children are collectively rejoicing, as they celebrate the end of the academic year and the […]
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Meet Toast for Charity founders Dr. Lamar and Lauren Quinn
By Raven Jordan As school lets out for the summer and high school students prepare to head off for college, Toast for Charity is ready to celebrate during the Giving […]
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What’s the Biggest Problem for K-12 Schools in Texas?
K-12 schools have had a challenging few years. From the COVID-19 pandemic to online schooling, students, teachers and parents have had to juggle and navigate the unknown. There are several […]
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It’s Time to Stand Up for Black Trans and Nonbinary Students
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Barely six months into 2023, there have already been 80 anti-trans bills passed around the country. This is a more than 200% increase […]
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Black Teachers Want (and Need) Mentors
By Maya Pottiger A 2022 survey found that matching college students of color in teacher prep programs with mentor teachers of color was a particularly popular recruitment strategy among Black […]
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Dallas Public Library incentivizes reading and learning during summer months
The library’s summer programs provide free educational experiences that may otherwise be out of reach for many families, said SMART Summer Honorary Chair Mayor Eric L. Johnson “The City of […]
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Alarming Colon Cancer Rates for the Black Community
By Scott Blair Colon cancer is a serious issue; some studies and statistics bring alarming news for the Black community. Black people are 20% more likely to get colon cancer […]
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Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Museum reopens, honoring Dallas’ first Black woman elected to school board
By Sujata Dand, Dallas Free PressThe Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Museum recently reopened on Wendelkin Street in South Dallas. Honoring the legacy of Mrs. Kathlyn Joy Gilliam, the museum showcases the civil rights […]