BY BRUCE SCHREINER, JULIO CORTEZ AND KEN MILLER, ASSOCIATED PRESS The storms spawned a tornado that overturned heavy recreational vehicles and shut down an interstate near Dallas. A series of powerful […]
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After George Floyd’s Murder, a Minneapolis Church Builds Community
by Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware May 25, 2024, marks four years since George Floyd was murdered — on May 25, 2020 — by white former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Chauvin, who was […]
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Preserved by Purpose – Spiritual Selfie
10 years ago, I travelled to Paris, France and Vienna, Austria by myself for a brief vacation in mid-summer. As much as I enjoyed visiting some of the most […]
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TwoGether Land Day 2 Recap – Hollywood Bay Bay’s All-Stars Confirms Hip-Hop Reigns Supreme in Dallas
Twogether Land Music Festival in Dallas, TX, closed out its inaugural run with a lineup of hip-hop legends and R&B rising stars, while also highlighting the city’s commitment to local talent and businesses, and the potential impact of the festival on the surrounding South Dallas neighborhood.
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Day 1 Recap: Twogether Land Kicks Off in Dallas with Hip-Hop Royalty and R&B Fire
The inaugural Twogether Land festival in Dallas, Texas featured a star-studded lineup of hip-hop legends and R&B favorites, as well as activations and podcasts, making it a force to be reckoned with in the music festival scene.
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Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman
By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune “Families of Uvalde shooting victims sue Texas DPS officers for waiting to confront gunman” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan […]
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Texans are falling behind on their light bills — especially during extreme heat
Texans are falling behind on their light bills — especially during extreme heat By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas TribuneMay 23, 2024 “Texans are falling behind on their light bills […]
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Guns Are Killing Young Black People in Rural America, Too
by Jennifer Porter Gore In the past 9 years, the rate of Black gunshot victims in places like Alabama and Mississippi was six times higher than in cities like New York […]
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Mavs Defeat Thunder in 6, Advance to Western Conference Finals
By Rashad Miller The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the Western Conference Finals for the second time in three seasons after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games of […]
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The Many Faces of Mental Illness in Black America
By Aswad Walker Mental illness is way more prevalent in the Black community than most want to admit. And with it comes specific challenges impacting our relationships, behaviors, and more. […]