Dallas resident Courtney Kelly has not only brought awareness to STEM-related careers with her new book but showcased her life story through the portrayal of the main character, Celeste. “The […]
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre Summer Intensive 2023
Visit the Dallas Black Dance Theatre for their Summer Intensive Professional Dance Workshop, held from June 19 to June 30th, each Saturday. To register for the event, click here. Sponsored […]
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Visit Garland for Juneteenth
Celebrate the emancipation of enslaved people with the annual Juneteenth event hosted by the City of Garland. The celebration will take place Saturday, June 17, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Audubon Park. […]
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10 notable Juneteenth celebrations across the US
By Sheeka Sanahori 10 notable Juneteenth celebrations across the US Music, dancing, and large spreads of food—especially red drinks and desserts—mark the Juneteenth holiday celebrated by African Americans on June […]
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Nevada Joins Growing Number of States Recognizing Juneteenth as a State Holiday
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Nevada has officially declared Juneteenth a state holiday, joining a growing list of states commemorating the last enslaved individuals in the United […]
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Children’s Book Celebrates Juneteenth, STEM
By the Defender Network via Word in Black Author Lavaille Lavette uses main character Jayylen to explore the power of Juneteenth and what it takes to become a doctor, engineer, […]
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Skate Park Dedicated to Tyre Nichols, Honoring a Life Cut Short
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA The park, once a cherished sanctuary for Nichols, will now bear his name as a testament to his passion for skateboarding and […]
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Dallas Southern Pride Announces 2023 Juneteenth Unity Weekend
 Dallas Southern Pride will host its highly anticipated annual Juneteenth Unity Weekend Celebration, June 16-18, 2023. This year’s celebration will include a myriad of events, including the return of the […]
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Dallas Invested in Fighting Food Scarcity, Some Say it’s Not Enough
On April 23, the city approved a $5.8 million incentive package to open a new Tom Thumb location in Redbird as part of an effort to offer greater food accessibility […]
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What’s the Biggest Problem for K-12 Schools in Texas?
K-12 schools have had a challenging few years. From the COVID-19 pandemic to online schooling, students, teachers and parents have had to juggle and navigate the unknown. There are several […]
