by Kayla Tawa Originally appeared in Word in Black In light of Trans Day of Visibility, it’s important to remember that visibility isn’t just about being seen. It’s about being heard, […]
Category: Opinion
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A Letter from the Editor
Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories. It’s true, I really thought about a career change after my chat with Christina Flores, Global Head of Aviation Recruiting and Programs at American […]
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“A Woman’s Word”
By Cheryl Polote Williamson Ladies, this is a public service announcement! When we take the time to show up for ourselves, it empowers our purpose and creates more significant opportunities […]
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The Heart Condition Hiding in Plain Sight
By Dr. Jamal Rasheed, PhD Founder, President, CEO Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Museum and Library The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our […]
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Can Black Men Ever Really Win in Hollywood?
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
