By John Celestand Originally appeared in Word in Black NBA champ John Celestand says the conversation about Reese is “a trainwreck of misogyny and covert racism.” Having been raised in […]
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Posted inBlack Tech
Keyven Lewis Has Innovated with CMIT Solutions
By Brianna Patt CMIT Solutions CEO Keyven Lewis is looking to grow the right way. A Dallas native, Keyven Lewis first dived into the tech industry when he was in […]
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Dilla Coffee brings Ethiopian flavors to Ross Ave
There’s a new coffee spot on the Dallas scene, but it wants visitors to know it’s not just a coffee shop. Dilla Coffee is a Black family-owned coffee roaster that […]
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Designer Artillery fuses gamer and nerd culture with eccentric raps
By Raven Jordan Two members from the eccentric and high energy group Greyspot Syndicate have come to be known as Designer Artillery. Evan Pierce, who goes by the stage name […]
Posted inOn the Cover
From the Word “Geaux”
The LSU Tigers told you they came to win and push the culture forward… and they did. Whether you like it or not. By Rashad Miller The NCAA Women’s Final […]
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Dallas Arboretum Presents Third Annual Black Heritage Celebration on May 6 and 7
DALLAS, Texas, April 4, 2023 – The Dallas Arboretum announces the third annual Black Heritage Celebration (BHC), presented by Bank of America, is set for Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, […]
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City of Dallas named finalist for All-America City Award
The City of Dallas has been named a finalist for the 2023 All-America City title. The honor, which is given through the National Civic League, celebrates the best in local innovation, […]
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TEXAS NAACP CALLS FOR ALL HANDS-ON DECK TO ADDRESS ANTI-BLACK LEGISLATION AT THE CAPITOL
AUSTIN — The Texas NAACP is urging African Americans and their allies to turn out en masse – big time – at its Legislative Advocacy Day on April 4 to […]
Posted inThis Week
HUD Announces $5.5 Million Award for HBCUs to Conduct Housing and Community Development Research
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Originally appeared in NNPA “HBCUs create economic opportunity both for their students and throughout the communities they serve,” said HUD Secretary […]
Posted inOp-Ed
In Light of Trans Day of Visibility, Listen to Young People
by Kayla Tawa Originally appeared in Word in Black In light of Trans Day of Visibility, it’s important to remember that visibility isn’t just about being seen. It’s about being heard, […]