The music industry has made strides in recognizing female artists’ contributions, but there remains a need for greater inclusivity and efforts to dismantle systemic barriers and biases that hinder women’s progress.
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Uvalde police chief resigns after controversial report cleared officers who responded to school shooting
By Alejandro Serrano Originally appeared in Texas Tribune Daniel Rodriguez was out of town during the 2022 massacre. He told the local newspaper he was “not forced, asked or pressured” […]
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Nerdy Girl Success Empowers Black Girls to Be Leaders
Nerdy Girl Success is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black girls and other girls for success in the classroom, the workforce, and life in general, with a focus on career exploration, mentoring, and soft skills.
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Victims of the Flint Water Crisis Are Still Waiting to Get Paid
The only people who have been paid out of the $626 million settlement between the state of Michigan and residents of Flint are the lawyers who worked on the many, many cases, with victims still waiting for compensation.
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The Cost of Being a Woman: A $1.6 Trillion Yearly Wage Gap
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black Despite some progress on the gender wage gap, women still make less than men, with women of color suffering the most. […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Face to Face
A woman was forced to be transparent when she was diagnosed with a fungus on her face, which ultimately healed after she embraced her flaws and was transparent with her doctor.
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A Woman of the People
Christie K. Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to equipping historically disadvantaged communities with the tools they need to succeed in business, and is led by Christie K. Moore, a former FBI forensic scientist and funeral industry entrepreneur.
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She Reps: Dr. Marguritte Johnson
Dr. Marguritte S. Johnson (AKA Dr. MSJ) exemplifies love every day and is often considered “a breath of fresh air” in a society filled with negativity. Passionate, Vibrant, and Motivating […]
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Students Gather to Celebrate HBCU Signing Day
Six students and their families gathered to celebrate the first HBCU signing Day, hosted by Dallas Weekly in partnership with Dallas Greek socialites, Toast For Charity, NotMySon Dallas and TheNetwork, with each student receiving a $1,000 award and financial education from Chase Bank.
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Solutions for Sandbranch & Deconstructing Environmental Racism
Last Saturday, donated water and food were distributed at Wayside Missionary Baptist Church in Sandbranch. The town has not had drinkable water since its well was contaminated over four decades […]
