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Posted inLifestyle
The Autumn Reset: #TheGreatLockIn
The #GreatLockIn trend encourages people to set goals and take small daily actions to reset in four key areas – Physical, Mental, Spiritual, and Financial – to finish the year with clarity, strength, and peace.
Posted inFood
IBest Wines: A Bold New Flavor in Dallas’ Wine Scene
IBest Wines, a Black-owned South African wine brand, was introduced to Dallas with two blends, a bold red and a crisp white, both of which earned high praise for their flavor and versatility.
Posted inNational
Shutdown Impacts: Travel Delays, SNAP Funding at Risk, Parks Remain Open
The federal government has shut down after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding, resulting in thousands of federal workers being furloughed and potentially fired, with a disproportionate number of Black Americans likely to be affected.
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End of Year Tips to Purchase Your Dream Vehicle
As the holiday season approaches, it is important to manage vehicle costs efficiently by setting a budget, looking for deals, test driving, determining whether to finance or lease, and researching electric vehicles before making a purchase.
Posted inNational
Black-Owned Businesses Face Highest Loan Rejection Rate at 39%
Black-owned businesses faced the highest loan rejection rate of any racial or ethnic group in 2024, with 39% of applications being denied, while white-owned businesses only faced an 18% rejection rate.
Posted inChan Zuckerberg Initiative
The Cost of Compliance: Texas Students Caught in the Fallout of SB 12
Texas’s Senate Bill 12, which bans public K-12 schools from authorizing student clubs based on sexual orientation or gender identity, has created confusion and tension in schools, with teachers and students struggling to navigate the restrictions and find clarity.
Posted inLocal
The State Fair Was The Worst Thing To Happen To Fair Park
Despite generating $80 million in revenue annually, Fair Park has been a source of neglect and broken promises for the surrounding South Dallas community, with residents calling for the city to invest in the area and provide lasting benefits from major events.
Posted inWord In Black
Tough it Out? Been There, Done ThatÂ
Black women have been told to “suck it up” for centuries, but this is not a solution to the pain and suffering they have endured, and they demand to be heard, respected, and cared for with evidence-based guidance rooted in science.
Posted inWord In Black
Why Trey Reed’s Death Sparks Suspicions and Calls for Transparency
The body of a young Black man, Demartravion “Trey” Reed, was found hanging from a tree near Delta State University, raising alarm and drawing the attention of civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump and social justice activist Colin Kaepernick, as it rekindled an ugly chapter in American history of violent lynchings of Black men and women.