By Michaela Rush Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press Tucked inside the Innercity Community Development Corporation (ICDC) offices off Spring Avenue is a new Connected Dallas “anchor site” for technology access and training […]
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Posted inEducation
Gender Disparities in High School Graduation Rates: Unearthing Root Causes and Seeking Solutions
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In communities across America, the disparity in high school graduation rates between Black students and their counterparts of other racial backgrounds has […]
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She Reps: Amber Sims, Caazena Hunter, Chandra White
Amber Sims Amber Sims is a founding member of The Imagining Freedom Institute (The IF Institute), and the CEO of Young Leaders Strong City, the longest running racial equity platform […]
Posted inCulture
Meet the Creatives Behind Black Horror
By Nadira Jamerson Originally appeared in Word in Black One of the earliest known portrayals of Blackness in horror came in the form of a French film called “Off to […]
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MJ: The new musical to take the stage in November at Music Hall at Fair Park
The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to Dallas as MJ, the multi-Tony Award®-winning new musical centered around the […]
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Debunking the Human Value Hierarchy Myth
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black As George Mason University’s “chief wellbeing officer,” Dr. Nance Lucas wanted to create a positive, healthy environment for stressed-out students. Along with […]
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Dallas Park Board questions efforts to connect minority and women-owned businesses to city projects
By Dallas Documenters Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press The latest on City of Dallas MWBE contracts During a September meeting, members of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board questioned […]
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$67 million community park, outdated facilities highlighted in Fair Park First annual report
By Dallas Documenters Originally appeared on Dallas Free Press The latest on Fair Park First’s efforts: Fair Park First showcased their 2023 annual report to the Park and Recreation Board during […]
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Celebrate 15 years of impact with The Afiya Center’s anniversary gala
In honor of its 15th anniversary, The Afiya Center will celebrate its journey with an anniversary gala Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Gilley’s Dallas, located at 1135 Botham Jean Blvd. […]
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose: Can You Handle the Truth?
What would you do if telling someone the truth would hurt them? Would you still tell them, or would you let them find out on their own? If you’d asked […]
