BY JACOB SANCHEZ, FORT WORTH REPORT Originally appeared in Texas Tribune The decision to drop the course followed a Jan. 24 school board meeting that saw dozens of residents and […]
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Posted inSpiritual
Preserved by Purpose– Reach Beyond the Break
By Shewanda Riley “I need to play a long song.” I remember thinking these words one day in theearly 1990’s when I was working as a gospel radio announcer at […]
Posted inAmerican Criminal Justice
Black Death on Video: Coping With the Tyre Nichols Footage
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black With Memphis police releasing video footage of the traffic stop that led to the 29-year-old’s death, we sat down with a […]
Posted inWomen
Barbie Releases Bessie Coleman Doll in Honor of the first Black female aviator
On Jan. 26 [Bessie Coleman’s Birthday], Barbie released their Inspiring Women Doll in her honor. The doll was created in partnership with American Airlines, the first commercial airline to hire […]
Posted inTexas
Black Students Are Still Experiencing Pandemic Trauma
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Black parents were the most likely to report their K-12-aged children’s mental well-being has not improved from the negative toll the […]
Posted inNews
The FCC Copper-Wire Landline Shutdown in Dallas Leaves Residents With Concerns
Dallas residents are beginning to feel the effects of the FCC’s landline shutdown order, which has many concerned about their connection’s future. Data reveals nearly one-third of US households still […]
Posted inEducation
Top 3 K-12 Issues in Texas
The people of Texas were asked, “What’s the most important issue?’ for K-12 schooling. Respondents gave many different answers, and a whopping 41% said they simply “didn’t know.” Answers ranged […]
Posted inShe Represents
She Reps: Sherelle Reed
Sherelle Alexander Reed is a wife, mother, author, life coach, motivator, and “Sister next door” who is purposed to encourage, educate, and empower others. Sherelle loves people and makes an […]
Posted inCommunity
Deep Ellum kicks off 150th anniversary with black tie gala
By Raven Jordan The Deep Ellum Foundation kicked off its yearlong celebration of events for the 150th anniversary of the neighborhood Thursday night. In a black tie event, Deep Ellum’s […]
Posted inPolitics
Q&A with Tabitha Wheeler Reagan: District 7’s New Plan Commissioner
By Jeffrey Ruiz Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press South Dallas District 7 has a new plan commissioner — Tabitha Wheeler-Reagan. Councilmember Adam Bazaldua appointed Wheeler-Reagan in December to replace […]