Opal Lee, the revered “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” and her granddaughter, Dione Sims, embarked on an extraordinary journey of love, commitment, and advocacy to ensure that Juneteenth would be recognized and […]
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New York City Marine Veteran Indicted in Death of Subway Rider, Sparking Debate on Mental Health, Crime, and Race
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA New York City grand jurors handed down an indictment on Wednesday, charging Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old Marine veteran, with second-degree manslaughter in […]
Posted inReal Estate
15 major cities where homebuyers can have the upper hand
In 2022, potential homebuyers saw home prices hit record highs around the country. The median sale price increased 10.2% from 2021, topping out at $386,300. Canva Although sellers have been […]
Posted inJuneteenth
Come out and celebrate the emancipation of the nations Black People
Dallas, TX — The North Texas Juneteenth Festival, March and Celebration, presented by Simmons Bank, Heal America, Microsoft, HSC Health & Aging Brain Study Health Disparities, NAACP, and Dallas College […]
Posted inSports
Welcome Home, BG!
Brittney Griner returns to her home state this week in back-to-back games Before heading on the road, the Dallas Wings defeated the Minnesota Lynx, 94-89, in a Commissioner’s Cup matchup. […]
Posted inEducation
This Organization Is Out to Amplify the Voices of Queer Students — and Keep Them Safe
By Maya Pottiger Through its Youth Voices program and EduGuides, It Gets Better EDU is empowering the next generation of queer students. It was 2010. Everyone from President Barack Obama […]
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Leadership Dallas Alumni Gather for Annual Luncheon
By Rayford Johnson Leadership Dallas alumni gathered together this past Monday, June 12 for their Annual Leadership Luncheon. The event featured Keynote speaker Peter Brodsky, LD ’10 and Majority Owner […]
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She Reps: Elena Barajas
Elena Barajas is an international fashion designer, who has been in the design industry for two years. She has worked with Emerge, non-profit DIFFA Dallas, as well as several other […]
Posted inArt
Celeste Saves the City
Dallas resident Courtney Kelly has not only brought awareness to STEM-related careers with her new book but showcased her life story through the portrayal of the main character, Celeste. “The […]
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre Summer Intensive 2023
Visit the Dallas Black Dance Theatre for their Summer Intensive Professional Dance Workshop, held from June 19 to June 30th, each Saturday. To register for the event, click here. Sponsored […]