By Raven Jordan The Dallas Education Foundation recently celebrated Dallas ISD arts educators at its second Heart of Teaching Gala on Nov. 1. The foundation is Dallas ISD’s nonprofit philanthropic […]
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Dallas Weekly and Blacks At Microsoft (BAM) Hosted First Black Tech Expo Event
Dallas Weekly and Blacks At Microsoft (BAM) hosted the first Black Tech Month event DATE. The two groups collaborated with the goal of creating a space for Black tech enthusiasts, […]
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Texas Leaders Won’t Commit to Details About How Much May be Invested in Children’s Mental Health Services
By Karen Brooks Harper Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune As public debate intensifies over how the state will divvy up billions in new money, community groups that treat children […]
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We Are One
By Dr. Giani Clarkson If you listen to Frankie Beverly and Maze….we are on the same team. There is a song that has one of the most memorable intros of […]
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STEM Is the Future, How Do We Get More Black Kids Involved
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Last year, an elementary school principal in rural Mississippi wanted to get her students excited about science. So, after receiving grant […]
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Paul Quinn College Receives $50K Donation for Student Scholarships
DALLAS, November 8, 2022 — The MARCH Foundation, a private non-operating foundation, has announced a gift of $50,000 to provide scholarships for deserving students at Paul Quinn College, the nation’s only […]
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Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Celebrates 100 Year Centennial with Iconic Alumni, Erykah Badu and Centenarian Alumni Ruth Price-Sander
This Sunday, officials and alumni celebrated the Centennial of Booker T. Washington High School (BTWHS) during our “Homecoming Weekend”, which was executed October 28 – 30th. Of the three events […]
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The Case for Universal Kindergarten
by Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Early childhood education leads to stronger academic outcomes both in and beyond K-12, as well as better social and emotional outcomes, […]
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Voters Can Cast Ballots at Dallas College Campuses and Facilities
Media Contact: newsteam@dallascollege.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 20, 2022 Eleven Dallas College campuses and service centers will host polling locations for early voters and those who choose to vote on […]
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American Airlines Hosts HBCU Students for the Black Enterprise Smart Hackathon
On Oct. 7, American Airlines sponsored the Black Enterprise (BE) Smart Hackathon, with more than 110 students from 23 Historic Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) participating in a 24-hour nonstop […]