Black parents in Dallas are building stronger communities through organizations such as the Daddy Stroller Social Club and DFW Black Moms Walking, which provide a space for sharing struggles, joys, and resilience.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Makes History with Swearing-In Ceremony in Dallas
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett had her swearing-in ceremony at the Grand Hall in Dallas, Texas, marking her second term as representing Texas’s 30th Congressional District in the House of Representatives.
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Crockett Signs On to Letter Demanding Trump Administration Reveal List of Frozen Investing in America Projects
Rep. Crockett and 153 House Democrats sent a letter to the Trump Administration demanding a list of projects and programs that have been paused by President Trump’s executive order, which could delay disbursements of Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding.
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SZA and Keke Palmer in “One of Them Days” Makes This Film a Standout in the Duo-Driven Film Genre
One of Them Days, featuring SZA’s acting debut, has the potential to outshine Wicked in terms of cultural impact due to its authentic portrayal of Black female friendship and its natural chemistry between SZA and Keke Palmer.
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First Black Woman to Serve as Dallas City Manager: Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
Dallas has appointed Kimberly Bizor Tolbert as the city’s new city manager, making her the first Black woman to lead the municipal operations in the city’s history.
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Thanks, but nah…Why Black Women Are Not Ready
Black women voters have no interest in engaging with the Trump administration, as they are tired of the opposition’s unrepentant racism and the majority of white voters voting for Trump.
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Racial Microaggressions Linked to High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
A new study has found that racial microaggressions experienced by pregnant women of color in healthcare settings can trigger a rise in their blood pressure, increasing the risk of health conditions linked to maternal mortality.
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Black Women’s Eating Disorders Are Not ‘White Girl Problems’
Alishia McCullough’s book “Reclaiming the Black Body — Nourishing the Home Within” aims to raise awareness of eating disorders in Black communities, highlighting the impact of racism, stress, and anti-Black racism on Black women and femmes’ bodies.
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Why Black Women Need to Find Their Dopamine
Black women are encouraged to find their dopamine by prioritizing joy, pleasure, and self-care, in order to counteract the unique stressors they face and improve their physical and mental health.
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New Kid On the Block… With an Old Bag Of Tricks
Jess Washington, the new Publisher of Dallas Weekly, is using her social capital to collaborate with local entities and draw new readers to the publication, while also focusing on the publication’s legacy as the #1 news source for Black Dallas.