 “Perfect is boring. Be imperfectly you.” When I saw this phrase on t-shirt over the Christmas holiday a few years ago, I could not resist it.  I had to […]
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Gov. Greg Abbott backs call for pardon for Daniel Perry, who killed Austin protester in 2020
By William Melhado, The Texas Tribune April 8, 2023 Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to consider recommending a pardon for Daniel Perry on Saturday, […]
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What COVID-19 Taught Us?
By Jamala Rogers Originally appeared in Word in Black Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve learned a few things about America — and ourselves. March marked the third anniversary […]
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Violated Ethics Laws with Multiple Super Yacht Cruises with Republican Donor
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Justices are required to report all gifts of $415 or more that are “anything of value” and not fully reimbursed. There’s no […]
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Broadway Dallas’ 2023-2024 Series Lineup
THE CHER SHOWSuperstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppableforce has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushingboundaries and letting nothing and […]
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Fentanyl awareness: Pinkston High School responds to parent concerns after drug scare
By Manuel Holguin, Dallas Free Press L.G. Pinkston High School recently hosted two fentanyl awareness meetings for parents in response to teenage overdoses and deaths in Dallas-Fort Worth. According to the Centers for […]
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Southern African Contemporary Masterworks Debut at African American Museum, Dallas
Curated from the Nando’s Collection of more than 25,000 pieces, “If You Look Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future” features nearly 90 pieces never seen together before The highly […]
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She Reps: Myeshia George
Businesswoman, entrepreneur, and most importantly Mother Myeshia George has worked in the nursing industry for 17 years in various positions. She finds passion in pediatrics given that she has a […]
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Dilla Coffee brings Ethiopian flavors to Ross Ave
There’s a new coffee spot on the Dallas scene, but it wants visitors to know it’s not just a coffee shop. Dilla Coffee is a Black family-owned coffee roaster that […]