Derek Avery, a real estate developer with roots in Houston, is working to revitalize underserved communities in southern Dallas County without displacing residents, while also addressing issues such as contaminated wells and lack of running water.
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Not Another Super Bowl Halftime Show:
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at Super Bowl LIX was a powerful message about the treatment of Black Americans, using metaphors from PlayStation video games and the American flag, to critique the government and the history of slavery.
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Eagles Soar to Super Bowl Victory, Thwarting Chiefs’ Dynasty Dreams
The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in a Super Bowl rematch, with Jalen Hurts throwing for 221 yards and rushing for 72 yards, while Patrick Mahomes struggled with six sacks and two interceptions.
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Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks: The Legacy of Booker T. Washington High School and Dallas’ Freedman’s Town
Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks, born in Dallas’ Short North Dallas neighborhood, is the first Black player in the Chicago Cubs and won numerous accolades throughout his career, including 11-time National League All-Star, National League MVP in 1958 and 1959, and having his uniform number 14 retired by the team in 1982.
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Dallas Stunned: Mavs Trade Luka Dončić to Lakers in Blockbuster Deal
Luka Dončić has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster deal that also involves the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz, with Dallas receiving Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a 2029 first-round draft pick, and the Lakers receiving Dončić, making Los Angeles a championship favorite with LeBron James and Davis.
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Dwight Powell Reflects On NBA Career After Recent Milestone
Dwight Powell has surpassed Shawn Bradley for sixth all-time in offensive rebounds for the Dallas Mavericks, and his philanthropic efforts through the Dwight Powell Children and Family Support Program have earned him multiple nominations for the NBA Cares Community Assist Award.
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Dear Fathers Event Empowers Black Fathers to Strengthen Family Bonds and Leave a Lasting Legacy
The Dear Fathers organization hosted its annual pregame panel at the American Airlines Center, featuring Nico Harrison, Kalvin Bridgewater, Lubbock D. Smith III, and Charles Dillon, discussing mental health and leaving a lasting legacy.
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Breakfast Brothers Announced as Title Sponsor for The In Season Showcase
Snoop Johnson Basketball and The Snoop Johnson Family Foundation have announced Breakfast Brothers, a popular black-owned restaurant, as the title sponsor for the 2024 In Season Showcase, a high school basketball event featuring seventeen boys’ teams from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas.
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Mavericks Hold Press Conference to Announce New CEO
Rick Welts has been appointed as the new President and CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, replacing Cynt Marshall who will remain as a consultant until the end of 2025.
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Rick Welts Appointed as New CEO of Dallas Mavericks, Succeeding Cynt Marshall
The Dallas Mavericks have named Rick Welts as their new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025, following Cynt Marshall’s nearly seven-year tenure.