By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan […]
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Texans are falling behind on their light bills — especially during extreme heat
Texans are falling behind on their light bills — especially during extreme heat By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas TribuneMay 23, 2024 “Texans are falling behind on their light bills […]
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Guns Are Killing Young Black People in Rural America, Too
by Jennifer Porter Gore In the past 9 years, the rate of Black gunshot victims in places like Alabama and Mississippi was six times higher than in cities like New York […]
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Mavs Defeat Thunder in 6, Advance to Western Conference FinalsÂ
By Rashad Miller The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three seasons after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games of […]
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The Many Faces of Mental Illness in Black America
By Aswad Walker Mental illness is way more prevalent in the Black community than most want to admit. And with it comes specific challenges impacting our relationships, behaviors, and more. […]
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How Racism Limits Black Health
By Brianna Patt Racism within the healthcare system can not only impact patients, but even traumatize the Black women that work within it. Black Womens Healthcare Trauma To understand Black […]
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Black Students Are in Crisis. These School Leaders Are Helping
Black female superintendents are putting in work to create safe and nurturing school environments that help kids thrive. The COVID-19 pandemic may be fading in the rearview mirror for many, […]
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Queen City neighbors ask City of Dallas to preserve their history
By Michaela Rush The latest: At the most recent City of Dallas Landmark Commission meeting, South Dallas neighbors presented a request: approval to move forward with a historical designation overlay for the […]
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Preserved by Purpose –Distraction Free Christianity
By Shewanda Riley The pledge was very simple: “I pledge to make my car a No Phone Zone. Beginning right now, I will do my part to help put an […]
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Mount Pisgah Celebrates 160th Church Anniversary
Richardson, TX — Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church (MPMBC) also known as The ROCK will celebrate her 160th Church Anniversary, Sunday, June 16, 2024. On the third Sunday in June […]