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Preserved By Purpose – The Sum of Our Fears (Part 2)
Fear is a universal emotion, and understanding the three primary fears of rejection, commitment, and change can help individuals manage their fear and find comfort in God.
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Bishop T.D. Jakes Will Never Stop Preaching, But He’s Stepping Back
Bishop Thomas Dexter “T.D.” Jakes is stepping back from The Potter’s House in Dallas to allow his daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts and her husband Touré Roberts to become the senior pastors, while he will remain as chairman of the board and spiritual overseer.
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10 Ways to Embrace a Holistic and Sustainable Lifestyle
Holistic living is about balancing personal well-being with environmental care, and can be achieved through practices such as reconnecting with nature, ditching plastic, composting, adopting a minimalist mindset, choosing natural skincare, eating whole organic and local foods, unpluging and practicing digital detox, embracing energy efficiency, cultivating mindfulness and gratitude, and building community and sharing knowledge.
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VolunteerNow Celebrates Service at Annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon in Dallas
VolunteerNow hosted the annual Hearts of Texas Luncheon, honoring three outstanding service leaders and unveiling its new brand, with a record-breaking $275,000 raised to support its expanded initiatives.
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Friday Newsletter: April 25, 2025
Happy Friday, April 25th. Here are our top stories. Have a great weekend! Local Politics Business Education Health Culture Lifestyle Sports Word In Black Opinion – Editorial Events
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7 Tips to Get the Care You Need at the Doctor
Black Americans can advocate for themselves by preparing questions, taking notes, bringing a loved one, asking to record the conversation, making sure everything is documented, and thinking about who comes after them.
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A Princess in the Ghetto: A Story of Dreams, Defiance, and Dallas Legacy Comes to Life at TBAAL
What happens when you plant a seed of purpose in the concrete of the inner city? You get a rose with roots, a rhythm with resistance—a princess in the ghetto. […]
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OP-ED: Target National Selective Buying Campaign Continues
The National Newspaper Publishers Association is launching a national selective buying and public education campaign in response to Target’s retreat from its DEI commitments and ignoring Black-owned media outlets, and is calling for companies to show their commitment to inclusion through actions such as investing in Black communities and supporting Black-owned businesses.
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Study: Poverty Raises Suicide Risks for LGBTQ+ Youth
A new report from The Trevor Project found that LGBTQ+ teens and young adults experiencing homelessness are more likely to have suicidal ideation, and that systemic changes such as cash assistance and LGBTQ+-inclusive shelters could help.
