Academic choice enhances students’ excitement and engagement in their academicexperiences, curriculum, and future interests. Creativity is an essential skill for scholars, and theexperience of academic choice allows more meaningful learning […]
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Big Business Must Stop Taking Big Tobacco Money
By Dr. Phillip Gardiner It’s hard to believe that with the amount of damage that the tobacco industry has inflicted on the Black community, that there are still Black organizations […]
Posted inHealth
Texas’ shortage of mental health care professionals is getting worse
By Stephen Simpson Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated an already short supply of therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers. In 2016, the warnings about the […]
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Local Philanthropist Dr. Cheryl Polote Williamson Honors Black Women Business Owners in Dallas with Women of Influence Award Luncheon
The inaugural event will celebrate six women for their groundbreaking leadership in honor of Women’s History Month DALLAS, February 21, 2023 – In partnership with Soul Reborn, a 501 c […]
Posted inBusiness
New York Times Best Seller and Uncle Nearest Whiskey Founder, Fawn Weaver Headlines Inclusive Capital SummitÂ
DALLAS, February 7, 2023 ─ Impact Ventures, a 501c3 organization, investment fund, and start-up accelerator is set to convene local, regional, and national voices to discuss historically why capital has […]
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New York-based Economic Development Agency Brings 30 Professionals to Dallas to Build Connections, Support Local Businesses, and Explore Expansion Opportunities
[Dallas, TX] – Third Eye Network (TEN) is collaborating with local entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) to host its annual Network Partner Retreat in Dallas, TX on March 9–11, 2023. Partnering […]
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Vista Bank Announces Renowned Dallas Attorney, Bill Mahomes As Newest Board Member
Vista Bank today announced that Bill Mahomes is joining their Board of Directors with his first official board meeting slated for this week.  In celebration of Mr. Mahomes’ service to […]
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She Reps: De’Andra Roberts
De’Andra Roberts is the Founder and CEO of A Life to Share, a company that makes it easier to document life stories. Since launching in June of 2021, the 28-year-old […]
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A Stanford collaboration with the Department of the Treasury Admits Black Taxpayers are Targeted for Audit More than Others
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA The result showed how the IRS could change its secret algorithm to make it less unfair to people of different races. According […]
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Seeds 2 Stem pushes through with community donations after trailer was stolen
During the ice storm a few weeks ago, someone stole the education nonprofit Seeds 2 Stem’s trailer, which held supplies and a generator. Branden Williams, otherwise known as the Bearded […]
