By Raven Jordan Sibling trio band The Grays is playing an intimate show at the South Dallas Cultural Center as part of the center’s Music Lounge series. Music Lounge is […]
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NotMySon Celebrates 10,000 Served in the DFW
By Rayford Johnson The Not My Son organization celebrated a major milestone of reaching 10,000 community members served this past weekend, at the High Point Event Center in Dallas, Texas. […]
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5 Ed-Tech Tools for Pandemic Parents
By Anna Gay Ask any parent you know: “What’s it like these days?” You’ll likely hear us trying to find the silver lining. “It’s interesting,” some say. “These pandemic babies, […]
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How to Stay In Shape During the Holidays
The holidays are here, and every year many people tend to put on weight. Parties are happening from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, and it’s not easy to keep your waistline […]
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Homeless in Texas
By Scott Blair Texas has around 26,000 homeless people, and Dallas has the largest homeless population in the state. The worst part is that the numbers are going up. There […]
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Being Black & Surviving COVID-19
By Scott Blair Two and a half years ago, Heather Elizabeth-Brown tested positive for COVID-19, and since then, her life has been torn apart. Originally, Brown went into the hospital […]
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Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Begin With The Research
By Melba Newsome Improving lung cancer outcomes in Black communities will take more than lowering the screening age, experts say. Disparities are present in everything from the studies that inform […]
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The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight
By Dr. James L. Carlisle, M.D. C.V. Roman Medical Society – Dallas The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge […]
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 Preserved by Purpose: The Truth of the Light We Carry
By Shewanda Riley Comments like “I know that’s right” echoed throughout the Fox Theater in Atlanta the first weekend of December as the sold-out audience responded to the insightful statement […]
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A Coach Prime Saga
By Gordon Jackson The story of Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders leaving as head football coach of Jackson State to take a similar position at Colorado University has erupted a firestorm […]