by Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Early childhood education leads to stronger academic outcomes both in and beyond K-12, as well as better social and emotional outcomes, […]
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Roma Osowo: She Reps
Originally from the British Virgin Islands, Roma Osowo debuted her vibrant art collection across Target stores and online Sunday, Sept. 4. This 18-piece collection features a variety of abstract masterpieces […]
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‘Reading for Our Lives’ Provides Parents with Information, Equip Children with Fundamentals To Ensure Reading Viability
By Tyler Carter Over the years, we have seen technology take leaps and bounds in the advancement of our society, making things more efficient and less troublesome. While technology has […]
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George Floyd’s Family to File $250 Million Lawsuit Against Kanye West
Filed by Roxie Washington, the mother of Floyd’s daughter, Gianna, the lawsuit includes West, his business partners, and associates for “harassment,” “misappropriation,” “defamation,” and “infliction of emotional distress.”
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Preserved by Purpose – Beelieving in Yourself
By Shewanda Riley Chicken spaghetti will always remind me of the late Thelma Wells affectionately known as “Mama T.” I was honored to be a graduate of her Daughters of […]
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Black Residents in Corpus Christi File a Civil Rights Complaint to Stop Texas’ First Desalination Plant
By Dylan Baddour, Inside Climate News Originally Appeared in the Texas Tribune Since 2007, Hillcrest residents have sued to challenge plans for a sewage treatment plant in their neighborhood, and […]
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Thelma L. Wells, Beloved Speaker, Teacher and Author Has Passed
Dallas, TX, October 9, 2022 – Thelma L. Wells, known as “Mama T.” has passed. Mama T. was known worldwide for her warmth and candor as a businesswoman, speaker, teacher […]
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Editor’s Note: Toya Talks
By LaToya Henry Last week The Dallas Weekly shared my interview with Cynt Marshall, the first Black female CEO in the NBA. She recently released her first book, You’ve Been […]
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month Brings Treatment Options to Forefront in Black Community
Getting breast cancer screenings and knowing how to properly perform at-home breast exams can help eliminate mortality disparities among Black women. This post was originally published on Michigan Chronicle By […]
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“The Untold Isis Brantley Story” Selected for Screening at Black Film Festival in Atlanta
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DALLAS, Texas, October 22, 2022 DALLAS, Texas – Isis Brantley, a native of South Dallas, cultural activist, and iconic black natural hair care matriarch and freedom fighter, […]