Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, visited Paul Quinn College to talk to students about the importance of Black history and the current state of the American political scene.
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Posted inLa Semana Dallas
La Solución para Sand Branch: La Lucha de un Desarrollador por Agua y Justicia
Derek Avery, un desarrollador inmobiliario, lidera la Coalición Agua para Sand Branch en su misión de revitalizar la comunidad desatendida sin desplazar a sus residentes, garantizando el acceso a agua potable y fomentando un desarrollo equitativo en el área.
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Educación cÃvica 101 – Las ramas del gobierno: ¿Están funcionando?
El análisis de las tradiciones polÃticas en Estados Unidos destaca el funcionamiento interno del gobierno federal, el equilibrio entre los tres poderes del gobierno y la importancia de los primeros 100 dÃas en el cargo.
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Bobbi Humphrey:Â A South Dallas Journey
Bobbi Humphrey, a legendary flutist, writer, poet, photographer, educator, activist, and record label owner, has had a profound impact on music and has been recognized by Billboard as the Best Female Instrumentalist in 1976.
Posted inEducation
TRIO Program Under Threat as DOGE Targets DOE
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is threatening the Department of Education (DOE), which is responsible for ensuring students have access to resources for college success. This could have a devastating impact on students who rely on the TRIO program, including the Student Support Services (SSS) program at Paul Quinn College.
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Black Students Are Punished More, Then Expected to Succeed
Black students are disproportionately punished with disciplinary actions, leading to decreased academic performance and a widening achievement gap between Black and white students.
Posted inCulture
One Big Family Reunion: The Bill Pickett Rodeo Merges Fun, Culture, and Heritage
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, founded by Lu Vason in 1984, is a signature event in the rodeo world, celebrating Black cowboys and cowgirls, and championing their heritage and culture.
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Dallas could move community care funds to hire more police
The Dallas City Council is considering a budget amendment that would redirect $7.7 million in funds from the Office of Community Care to help reach the city’s police hiring goal for the fiscal year.
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La Batalla por West Oak Cliff: El Papel de la Comunidad, la Planificación Urbana y Rayo Planning
La comunidad de West Oak Cliff en Dallas se encuentra en la lucha por la transparencia y la inclusión en el proceso de planificación urbana, especialmente en relación con los planes de desarrollo que podrÃan desplazar a las familias y pequeñas empresas en la zona.
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The Fight For West Oak Cliff: Community Activism, Urban Plannin, and the Role of Rayo Planning
Community members in West Oak Cliff, Dallas are fighting against displacement and gentrification due to urban planning initiatives, with organizations such as Rayo Planning advocating for transparency and community preservation.
