Dallas ISD has established an AI Task Force to integrate AI into the classroom and ensure equity and fairness, while also addressing the potential impact of the state’s private school voucher program on public education.
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Dwight Powell Reflects On NBA Career After Recent Milestone
Dwight Powell has surpassed Shawn Bradley for sixth all-time in offensive rebounds for the Dallas Mavericks, and his philanthropic efforts through the Dwight Powell Children and Family Support Program have earned him multiple nominations for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award.
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Dallas Bike Plan 2025…to 2045?
The Dallas Bike Plan was updated in 2022 with a $2.5 million budget, but costs have risen to $300 million to complete high-scoring projects, and the plan is scheduled for adoption in 2025.
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I Was Two Days Too Young to Vote in 2024
A young person reflects on the disappointment of being unable to vote in the 2024 Presidential Election, but emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and advocacy to create change in their community.
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TREC’s First Mill City Revitalization Project Gives Zan Wesley Holmes Outreach Center Its Own Building
The former St. Luke Community United Methodist Church building is under renovation. Volunteers have removed the debris that accumulated over time as the building sat vacant, and work should finish by March 2025, so the Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Community Outreach Center can move in. Photo by Brenda Hernandez In a sense, the Zan Wesley […]
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South Dallas Cultural Center Levels the Playing Field, Opens Doors to Artists with Free Studio Time
The South Dallas Cultural Center is offering free recording studio time to residents, providing young artists with the tools and resources they need to succeed in the music industry and fostering a sense of community and creativity within the neighborhood.
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Breakfast Brothers Announced as Title Sponsor for The In Season Showcase
Snoop Johnson Basketball and The Snoop Johnson Family Foundation have announced Breakfast Brothers, a popular black-owned restaurant, as the title sponsor for the 2024 In Season Showcase, a high school basketball event featuring seventeen boys’ teams from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas.
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Witherite Law Group Donates $20,000 To Minnie’s Food Pantry For Annual Christmas Food Giveaway
Witherite Law Group and 1-800-TruckWreck have donated $20,000 to support the annual Christmas Food and Toy Giveaway hosted by Minnie’s Food Pantry, providing meals and gifts to 1,814 children and 548 families in need.
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Dr. Harry Robinson: The Visionary Behind the African American Museum of Dallas
Dr. Harry Robinson, the founding president and CEO of the African American Museum of Dallas, has dedicated his life to preserving and celebrating the rich heritage and contributions of African Americans, transforming the museum into a cornerstone of cultural education and community engagement.
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Community of Faith Church Honors Jack Yates in 150th Anniversary
By Laura Onyeneho The Community of Faith Church (COF), a cornerstone of Houston’s Black history, recently celebrated its 150th anniversary with a spectacular production titled “The Vision Continues: Still Changing […]