By Shewanda Riley Every few years, it seems like I have to write a column asking for real Christiansto stand up against a social, racial, or political injustice. This time, […]
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Dallas Weekly relaunches DW Radio for local music lovers and most importantly, the artists!
LISTEN TO DW RADIO HERE!!! Calling all local artists and music lovers! Long gone are the days when you have to rely on record labels or payola to hear amazing […]
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Biden Blasts Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA The United States Supreme Court has sent shockwaves through the nation’s education system by departing from decades of precedent that have fostered […]
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action
NNPA NEWS — “By gutting equitable access to our country’s higher education system, today’s majority conservative Supreme Court ruled against Black and Brown students’ access to the American Dream,” said Jessica […]
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Ancestral Connections: Political Elite’s Ties to Slavery Revealed
Among the 536 members of the last sitting Congress, Reuters found that at least 100 have ancestors who were slaveholders. By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Recent research […]
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‘Rike and Sa: An All Star Duo
The Wings stars are headed to Vegas to start at this year’s All-Star Game DALLAS, TX – Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale and forward Satou Sabally were named All-Star starters. The […]
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Jess Garland is Expanding Her Impact
Jess Garland, a Dallas multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, intends on expanding her community impact and musical advocacy for social and cultural issues with her new membership at The Recording Academy. “I […]
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New Texas laws favor parents in child abuse investigations as legislators try to limit number of kids in foster care
By Sneha Dey Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune Legislators also passed bills that will provide foster kids entering the troubled system with duffel bags or backpacks and those aging […]
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New Dallas Housing Policy Implements Mixed-Income Residential Plan
In a measured approach to revitalizing neighborhoods while attempting to curb gentrification, Dallas has adopted a mixed-income citywide housing policy to provide greater economic and social benefits to the community […]
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What Does the End of Affirmative Action Mean for Black Students?
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black We can learn from the states where affirmative action has already been banned what the Supreme Court’s decision to restrict race […]