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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Posted inArt
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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Keyven Lewis Has Innovated with CMIT Solutions
By Brianna Patt CMIT Solutions CEO Keyven Lewis is looking to grow the right way. A Dallas native, Keyven Lewis first dived into the tech industry when he was in […]
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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 […]
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Designer Artillery fuses gamer and nerd culture with eccentric raps
By Raven Jordan Two members from the eccentric and high energy group Greyspot Syndicate have come to be known as Designer Artillery. Evan Pierce, who goes by the stage name […]
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If Angel Reese Wasn’t a Black Woman, America Wouldn’t Be So Angry
By John Celestand Originally appeared in Word in Black NBA champ John Celestand says the conversation about Reese is “a trainwreck of misogyny and covert racism.” Having been raised in […]
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From the Word “Geaux”
The LSU Tigers told you they came to win and push the culture forward… and they did. Whether you like it or not. By Rashad Miller The NCAA Women’s Final […]
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Dallas Arboretum Presents Third Annual Black Heritage Celebration on May 6 and 7
DALLAS, Texas, April 4, 2023 – The Dallas Arboretum announces the third annual Black Heritage Celebration (BHC), presented by Bank of America, is set for Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, […]
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City of Dallas named finalist for All-America City Award
The City of Dallas has been named a finalist for the 2023 All-America City title. The honor, which is given through the National Civic League, celebrates the best in local innovation, […]