Originally appeared in Word in Black, By Patrick Washington One year after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars, “so-called Black Hollywood is more like the Black Student Union […]
Category: Op-Ed
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A stress-free path to financial freedom
By Phillip Washington Jr. Sponsored by JPMorgan & Chase For most of my life, I associated the process of making money with stress and pressure. When I reached my financial […]
Posted inOn the Cover
A word from the CEO Jess Washington
First, let me show my extreme appreciation for the honor to hold the position of Chief Executive Officer for this prestigious institution, The Dallas Weekly – DW. Since my first […]
Posted inAmerican Criminal Justice
Tyre Nichols murder justifies anger, mistrust for law enforcement and the future of America
I saw the headlines. And like so many Black Americans, I sat and watched with anger and hopelessness. I’m tired of being tired….
Posted inLifestyle and Society
A Parent’s Guide to IAPs and IEPs
By Anna Gay Let’s begin with the obvious: Parenting is hard. Thank goodness for school, right? Parents everywhere breathe a collective sigh of relief on the first day of school […]
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Preserved – Miracles in the Desert
Fear and uncertainty are the two most common emotions that are expressed when people share how the new year makes them feel. We are still dealing with the lingering effects […]
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Preserved by Purpose – Living in the Present
Where are you living? The past, the present or the future? As we begin 2023, many of us are still looking at 2022, 2017 or even further back. There […]
Posted inCommunity
Big Mama Said ” He Who Troubles His House Will Inherit The Wind!” Find The Grace Of Christmas And Use It To Give Overflow To Others
By Terry Allen I don’t think I will get much disagreement, when I say that “Big Mama’s” Playbook was deeply rooted in biblical structure and presence. Let me remind you […]
Posted inTexas
Jacksonians are not mad at Deion Sanders for leaving JSU, it’s HOW he left
By Tyler Carter By now, the world knows of Deion “Primetime” Sanders exodus from Jackson State University [JSU] is imminent. Once he coaches his 12-0 JSU football team against the […]
Posted inHealth
The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight
By Dr. James L. Carlisle, M.D. C.V. Roman Medical Society – Dallas The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge […]