By Jolie Mccullough Originally appeared in Texas Tribune Before being released on parole, most Texas prisoners must complete treatment programs like life skills or addiction therapy. Private prison operator Management […]
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The 2022 Caliber Lunch Helps Black Men in Business Form Connections
The Caliber Brunch, held on November 12 at STIRR Addison is a first of its kind event designed to help professionals, artists and creatives who share a common goal of […]
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Preserved by Purpose: The Immortal Life of Peace
By Shewanda Riley The story of Henrietta Lacks, a Virginia mother whose cells have transformed medical research for over 70 years, is both amazing and heartbreaking. Cells taken from her […]
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Dallas Cowboys’ DeMarcus Lawrence launches DrinkSip Non-alcoholic Beer Brand
Frisco, Texas – Entrepreneur and NFL star DeMarcus Lawrence is spreading the word about DrinkSip, a new brand of non-alcoholic beer joining the rapidly growing non-alcoholic craft beer market. The […]
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Jamie Dimon, CEO of Chase Bank stops in Dallas
By Jess Washington Wednesday, November 16th, Jamie Dimon, CEO of Chase Bank made a few stops through Dallas on his 2022 bus tour to meet with company members, clients and […]
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The Return of AFRIMMA is Here with this year’s theme, This is Africa
By LaToya Henry So, what exactly is AFRIMMA? I’m glad you asked. I had a chance to catch up with the mastermind and founder Anderson Obiagwu, known to many as […]
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Education Was on the Ballot, Here’s How It Played Out
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black From censorship in classrooms to academic recovery, there was a lot at stake for public education during the midterm elections. A […]
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There Was No Red Wave but Election Night Results Could Still Leave Democrats Feeling Blue
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA As Election Night turned slowly into Wednesday morning, the U.S. House and Senate balance of power remained a tossup after tens of […]
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She Represents: LaKendra Smalley
LaKendra Smalley, known as Master Coach LaKendra, is a Certified Master Life & Business Coach, Entrepreneur, Best-Sellers Author, Mentor, Philanthropist, Visionary and Global Leader with one goal – teaching her […]
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The Teacher Shortage in Texas (What You Need to Know)
By Scott Blair There’s an argument over whether there’s a teacher shortage or not in Texas. However, if you dig deeper into the numbers, evidence points to yes, there is. […]