Under Dr. Jackson’s guidance and persistent effort, Minnie’s has expanded to four locations across three states where thousands of volunteers help serve the hungry families in need. The fifth Minnie’s location is currently in the works, and for Jackson, it is a bit of a homecoming.
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Black Women and Medical Pain
Black women have historically been experimented on and their medical pain often ignored. Where does this disregard for Black women’s medical pain come from, and what work is being done […]
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The Black Community and Depression
In light of minority health month, in what ways do we as a Black community handle depression and what steps can we take to handle it better? On January 21, […]
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Diane Ragsdale: A lifetime of Community Organizing in South Dallas
Interview by Keri Mitchell She grew up in Wheatley Place, where she still resides in her family’s home, and attended the Phyllis Wheatley School down the street before moving to […]
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Clarice Tinsley: All Hail The Queen
We are looking back at the legacy of Clarice Tinsley. Over 40 years of work, journalism and industry accolades,and the respect of the metroplex, she is a staple of the Dallas community and media landscape. The next generation of anchors, journalists and reporters are coming up as she was in the early and mid 70s. The media industry has changed and the audience has changed. I wanted to know what message would Clarice want to give to those women who are standing on her shoulders.Â
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Four North Texas ‘Dreamers’ attend, graduate from Disney Dreamers Academy
A total of 100 teens from across the country descended on Walt Disney World in Orlando last week to take part in the 15th annual Disney Dreamers Academy with four […]
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Black Femicide: Why Are These Cases So Mishandled and Ignored?
Black women’s murders are happening at a rate of 4 per day according to the Guardian, but the media and law enforcement continue to lag behind when it comes to […]
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Unoma Okorafor is Offering Herbal Goodness
Unoma Okorafor is offering organic alternatives to help fuel the body and the brain. Unoma Okorafor started her journey to building her brand Herbal Goodness in 2011 when she was […]
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Nearly Two Years Later, DA Creuzot Still Pursuing Police Brutality Cases
By Steven Monacelli On May 30, 2020, thousands gathered in downtown Dallas for a protest in solidarity with hundreds of other protests across the country in response to the brutal […]
