The solution to police brutality continues to be more funding under the belief that police, like many city servants, are overworked and underfunded. However, this is not the case. The […]
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Texas Women’s Foundation and Dallas Mavericks W.O.M.E.N. ERG Hosted Career Event to Empower the Next Generation of Leaders
DALLAS, Texas, March 6, 2023 – Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) and the Dallas Mavericks W.O.M.E.N. ERG held a joint event with the Young Women’s Advisory Council (YWAC) to share career advice and network with young […]
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This Program Encourages Students to Read Black Authors
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Since its conception in 1990, the African American Read-In has had more than six million global participants. Michelle Rankins has hosted […]
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Texas senators, facing criticism, soften proposed ban on Chinese purchases of land
By Robert Downen Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune The measure, endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott, originally would have banned citizens of China, Iran, Russia or North Korea from buying […]
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Preserved – Change of Plans
By Shewanda Riley I admit that I haven’t always adjusted to change well. Sometimes I fight it…and lose; As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned it’s best to go with […]
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Which Way is Up?
By The Uncool Urban The Mavericks are adjusting to new rotations yet again in their current homestand. The Dallas Mavericks are currently in the middle of a six game homestand […]
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DeSoto ISD Students Experience Read Across America Day with “Grandmother of Juneteenth”, Dr. Opal Lee
In observance of Read Across America Day, DeSoto ISD held an African American Read-In with “the grandmother of Juneteenth”, Dr. Opal Lee, and all district second-grade students in the DeSoto […]
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DPS sent at least 3,000 driver’s licenses to organized crime group targeting Asian Texans
By Karen Brooks Harper Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune A Chinese crime operation bypassed the password clues of Texas.gov by using stolen identity information to fraudulently obtain replacement driver’s […]
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Local Publishers, Deloitte to Create Business Content for Diverse Audiences
Sponsored by Deloitte The collaboration, funded by Deloitte, aims to help sustain local media, and bring financial and business content and insight to local publications who reach and amplify voices […]
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Addressing the Issues Around Public Safety and Policing
By Congressman James E. Clyburn Following the murders of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd in 2020 at the hands of law enforcement—two in a long line of avoidable tragedies—Democrats reaffirmed […]