By William Melhado, The Texas TribuneMay 16, 2024 “Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, veteran who killed police brutality protester in 2020” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a […]
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5 Black Teachers on the Educators Who Inspired Them
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black We asked Black teachers nationwide to tell us about an educator who left an unforgettable mark on them. The best teachers […]
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Investigation Reveals More than 1,000 Unnecessary Deaths from Police Use of Non-Lethal Tactics
The investigation underscored the potential lethality of these tactics when misused, echoing the outcry sparked by the death of George Floyd in 2020. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior […]
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For Dallas’s Digital Divide, the Cause is Also the Cure
By Marlissa Collier A few years ago, the world became temporarily obsessed with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The psychology theory was proposed by Abraham Maslow, a thought leader who, during […]
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The State of The Black Man Panel Prompts an Impassioned Call for Action, Unveils a Promising Young Leader
Zephaniah Paul, a 17-year-old student at Dallas Roosevelt, bravely stepped forward to challenge the panel to take action against gun violence and the stereotypes that hinder the pursuit of the American Dream for the Black man.
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Myles Place Foundation’s Inaugural Golf Clinic Empowers Disabled Individuals and Promotes Inclusivity
Myles Place Foundation hosted its first annual Golf Fore Charity clinic at Country View Golf Course in Lancaster to raise awareness for ABLEISM and provide recreational resources that are inclusive for all.
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She’ll Have You at Hello
The moment you hear her voice, you’ll instantly realize that you’re in the presence of a woman living in her purpose and on purpose, committed to unapologetically chasing it every day with […]
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Mavs Lead 2-1 against Thunder in Western Conference Semis
By Rashad Miller The Dallas Mavericks started the second round of the NBA Playoffs this Tuesday in Oklahoma City against the Thunder. The matchup would showcase two teams led by […]
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Vista Bank Opens First Bank in South Dallas in 30 Years, Commits to Community Engagement
Vista Bank has opened its first branch in South Dallas in 30 years, committing to investing in the community through financial literacy training, student athlete support, and office space for local organizations.
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Atlanta’s Gangstas to Growers Joins Great Plains Restoration Council’s (GPRC) local Restoration Not Incarceration™ Youth at the Fort Worth Prairie Park May 18th and May 19th, 2024
“We’re back!” says Dallas Sims, of G2G-Kwanz Opp. “This is our second time coming out to Texas with Jarid and Great Plains Restoration Council. We’re looking forward to working with […]
