Lee Greer, founder of Body by Lee, has used her experience of overcoming health disparities to create an inclusive space for all women, regardless of background or fitness level, to help them discover the best version of themselves.
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Between DART’s GoLink and Circuit, all of West Dallas can access rides on demand
Circuit and GoLink, DART’s on-demand ride services, provide free and $2.50 one-way rides to West Dallas residents, connecting them with transit hubs and providing the needed last-mile connections.
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How to Protect Your Community From the Toxic Lead Lurking in Soil
The Center for Public Integrity and Grist have created a toolkit to help journalists and community members test the soil in their communities for lead contamination and to investigate potential sources, with the aim of preventing lead poisoning in children.
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Preserved by Purpose – Diamond Life
A strong Black woman can be hardened by pressure, but she can become more valuable through her experiences, just like a diamond is made under pressure.
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Is Name Discrimination in Hiring Still a Trend? Industry Leaders Say Yes
By Renata Sago Black job-seekers are still whitening their résumés. Even so, one year after finishing college, 60% of Black graduates were underemployed. Erika Broadwater’s career began 33 years ago […]
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Tarrant County DA wants Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction reinstated
Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells is asking the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to reinstate Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction, which was overturned by the Second Court of Appeals last month, arguing that the lower court failed to require proof that she knew she was ineligible to vote.
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A Decade After Water Crisis, Art Brings Hope and Healing to Flint
Flint native Keyon Lovett is using art to promote unity and hope in the community, while other organizations like the Beats x Beers music tour, Comma Bookstore & Social Club, and the creative co-op space Art At The Market are also using art to promote continued growth and healing.
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Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune April 26, 2024 “Campuses across Texas had pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Why did only UT-Austin crack down?” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, […]
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Dallas Theater Center Announces 40th Annual Gala Celebration
The Dallas Theater Center is celebrating 40 years of the Centerstage gala event and 65 years of the Dallas Theater Center organization with a cabaret-jazz-inspired evening featuring award-winning Broadway star André De Shields and honorary chairs T.D. & Mrs. Serita Jakes and Helen & Frank Risch.
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Flint, Unleaded
By Willy Blackmore Originally appeared in Word in Black This story is part of “Flint’s Still Fighting,” Word In Black’s series about the decade-long water crisis, and the struggles and triumphs still […]