Bogalusa, Louisiana has seen a decrease in homicides from 9 in 2022 to 2 in 2024, which Mayor Truong attributes to a summer jobs program, while the city continues to grapple with the trauma of gun violence and has not used any of its funds for violence prevention.
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Dallas Mavericks and Paul Quinn College Launch Groundbreaking Sports Management Major
The Dallas Mavericks and Paul Quinn College have partnered to launch a new Mavs Sports Management Major, which will provide students with a direct path into the sports industry and help promote social justice and racial equity in the region.
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What Sha’Carri Richardson’s Arrest Reveals About Black Men and Abuse
Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last month for allegedly assaulting her partner, Christian Coleman, sparking a conversation about Black men as victims of intimate partner violence and the stigma that often silences them.
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Honoring Althea Gibson: Preserving the Legacy of Black Tennis in Dallas
DFW Black Tennis and Black Girls in Art Spaces honored Althea Gibson’s legacy by hosting a documentary screening and panel discussion, highlighting the importance of creating safe spaces for Black athletes and artists today.
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“Pay Us What You Owe Us”: Not a Slogan, A Line In the Sand
WNBA players wore black T-shirts with the message “Pay Us What You Owe Us” at the 2025 All-Star Game in Indianapolis to protest the league’s existing labor agreement and demand equitable compensation, benefits, and revenue sharing.
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24-Year-Old HBCU Olympic Gold Medalist Returns After Three-Year Ban
Randolph Ross, an African American Olympic Gold Medalist and former HBCU track athlete, has returned to competition after serving a three-year suspension for anti-doping rule violations, with his comeback race taking place at an international meet in France.
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SWAC TV Set To Launch August 1
The Southwestern Athletic Conference is launching SWAC TV, a free streaming platform, on August 1st to broadcast games across the league’s 18 sports, providing fans with high-quality, technologically advanced streaming and giving the league’s teams broader visibility.
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Texas Black Invitational Rodeo Returns with Cowboy Traditions and Culture
The 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo will take place on July 26th at the Fair Park Coliseum, featuring Black cowboys and cowgirls competing for cash prizes, as well as on-field kids’ activities, trick lasso performances, and live music, with proceeds benefiting the African American Museum, Dallas.
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From Pacesetter Ave. to Power Moves: Paul Randle Is the Best Kept Secret in Sports
A proud Oak Cliff native and graduate of Wilmer-Hutchins High School (Class of ’95), Randle’sjourney from being a starting quarterback in Dallas to mentoring some of the country’s topfootball talent […]
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Alycia Baumgardner Is Fighting for Something Bigger
Alycia Baumgardner, the undisputed super featherweight champion, is preparing for a historic all-women’s card at Madison Square Garden, where she will defend her titles and inspire millions worldwide.
