By Raven Jordan New Jack City, the 90s hood classic, is hitting the stage in Dallas Feb. 3-4 at Texas Trust Credit Union Theatre. The stage play, New Jack City […]
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Parkland Health extends closures as dangerous weather continues
Parkland Health extends closures as dangerous weather continues
All Parkland clinics will remain closed Wednesday, Feb. 1
DALLAS – Parkland Health is continuing to minimize risk to patients, staff, and visitors byannouncing all Parkland clinics will remain closed Wednesday, Feb. 1.Parkland clinics that will be closed include:• […]
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Park South YMCA kicks off annual fundraising campaign
By Raven Jordan Hip hop set the tone of the night for Park South YMCA’s annual campaign kickoff Thursday.For 2023, the Y has a goal to raise $77,000 by the […]
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Forest Forward celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Forest Forward held a day of activities for the South Dallas community during Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade. Activities began with an interactive, paint-by-number Forest Forward mural designed […]
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Some Lesser-Known, Yet Still Powerful, MLK Quotes
By Aswad Walker Originally appeared in Word in Black Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s quotes offer insight into how his ideas changed and evolved throughout his life as an activist. […]
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Pretty Woman: The Musical Tickets on Sale Now
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (January 4, 2023) – Broadway Dallas, Broadway Across America, and Performing Arts Fort Worth announced today that PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is making its North Texas premiere and tickets are on sale now. The Broadway […]
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Dallas Animal Services halfway to “clean break,” extending $150 offer for fosters of remaining dogs
Dallas – Like many shelters and boarding facilities across the region, Dallas Animal Services (DAS) has experienced an increase of canine upper respiratory infections (URI), including the canine influenza virus […]
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Advocates Urge Educators to Heed Children’s Cry for Help by Changing School Culture
By Shirley L. Smith Originally appeared in Word in Black Advocates say we can better support students by making grief training and counseling available in all American schools. The COVID-19 […]
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Broken hearts lead to Broken Traditions in Uvalde as Mata family Celebrated First Holidays without Tess
By Uriel J. Garcia Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The Matas never celebrated Day of the Dead before; this year they built an altar at the grave of 10-year-old […]
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Survivors of Gangs and Gun Violence, These Women Now Help Others Navigate Grief
By Cara Anthony Originally appeared in Kaiser Health News When April Roby-Bell joined the Gangster Disciples in middle school, the street gang treated her like family when she felt abandoned […]