Public is invited to attend immersive pop-up experience from June 2-August 27 SPARK! PRISMATIC, a pop-up experience built entirely by local public high school students, takes place June 2 through […]
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Black Teachers Want (and Need) Mentors
By Maya Pottiger A 2022 survey found that matching college students of color in teacher prep programs with mentor teachers of color was a particularly popular recruitment strategy among Black […]
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The Kingdom of the Asante Stretches Far Beyond GhanaÂ
The Memorial Day Weekend for most Americans represents a time to honor those who sacrificed their lives for their country. But the weekend had a different focus for the Ghanaian […]
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House Passes Debt Ceiling Legislation with Bipartisan Support, Averting Potential Default
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA With a vote of 314 to 117, the legislation garnered overwhelming support, with 149 Republicans joining forces with 165 Democrats. In a […]
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Poor Air Quality in South Dallas is a Longstanding Systemic Issue
In its latest ‘State of the Air’ report, the DFW metroplex was named the 18th most polluted city for ozone in the country by the American Lung Association. Likewise, passing […]
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR 56TH ANNUAL DALLAS YMCA TURKEY TROT
Registration is now open for the 56th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot, presented by Texas Health. The Trot is a North Texas tradition that takes place each year on Thanksgiving […]
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PRIDE & Education in Texas Schools
June is PRIDE month, and according to a recent Census Bureau study focused on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, which left out the queer contingent, Texas has the second largest […]
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Dallas Public Library incentivizes reading and learning during summer months
The library’s summer programs provide free educational experiences that may otherwise be out of reach for many families, said SMART Summer Honorary Chair Mayor Eric L. Johnson “The City of […]
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How spending on public safety and policing has changed over the last 40 years
By Lauren Liebhaber Rates of violent crime are significantly lower today than they were just three decades ago, though many Americans assume otherwise. And still, police spending continues to go […]
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Alarming Colon Cancer Rates for the Black Community
By Scott Blair Colon cancer is a serious issue; some studies and statistics bring alarming news for the Black community. Black people are 20% more likely to get colon cancer […]
