By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black The Center for Black Educator Development is on a mission to build a “sustainable, highly effective, predictable, and protected” pipeline of […]
Category: Community
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A New Bill in Florida Would Give the Governor Complete Control Over the State’s Higher Education System
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA HB 999 says that all colleges and universities must not spend money on education programs, or other things that support diversity, equity, […]
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DeSoto ISD Students Commemorate the Campus Namesake by Giving
DeSoto ISD’s Curstistene S. McCowan Middle School Student Council is marking the would-be 75th birthday of their campus’ namesake the late Honorable Mayor of DeSoto Texas, by raising funds for the North […]
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DeSoto ISD to Reintroduce Choice Programs for 23-24 Academic Year
Academic choice enhances students’ excitement and engagement in their academicexperiences, curriculum, and future interests. Creativity is an essential skill for scholars, and theexperience of academic choice allows more meaningful learning […]
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Big Business Must Stop Taking Big Tobacco Money
By Dr. Phillip Gardiner It’s hard to believe that with the amount of damage that the tobacco industry has inflicted on the Black community, that there are still Black organizations […]
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Texas’ shortage of mental health care professionals is getting worse
By Stephen Simpson Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated an already short supply of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers. In 2016, the warnings about the […]
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Vista Bank makes a historical move appointing Bill Mahomes as new Board Director
By Jess Washington, CEO & Director of Finance This afternoon Vista Bank held a private celebratory luncheon to welcome William “Bill” Mahomes to the Vista Board of Directors. Vista invited […]
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Local Philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson Honors Black Women Business Owners in Dallas with Women of Influence Award Luncheon
The inaugural event will celebrate six women for their groundbreaking leadership in honor of Women’s History Month DALLAS, February 21, 2023 – In partnership with Soul Reborn, a 501 c […]
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New York Times Best Seller and Uncle Nearest Whiskey Founder, Fawn Weaver Headlines Inclusive Capital Summit
DALLAS, February 7, 2023 ─ Impact Ventures, a 501c3 organization, investment fund, and start-up accelerator is set to convene local, regional, and national voices to discuss historically why capital has […]
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New York-based Economic Development Agency Brings 30 Professionals to Dallas to Build Connections, Support Local Businesses, and Explore Expansion Opportunities
[Dallas, TX] – Third Eye Network (TEN) is collaborating with local entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) to host its annual Network Partner Retreat in Dallas, TX on March 9–11, 2023. Partnering […]
