In an exclusive interview, I spoke with the Black women leading Desoto to learn how they each got to where they are now, how their paths intersected, and how they hope to influence future generations.
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Uvalde Shooting Sparks a Wave of Political Activism
By Uriel J. Garcia The Texas Tribune UVALDE — On a hot Saturday morning in June, Javier Cazares drove to Austin with his wife and 17-year-old daughter to join hundreds […]
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Randy Biggs Joins InterBank
InterBank today announced the hiring of Randy Biggs as a Senior Vice President and as the bank’s Director of Deposit Operations. In this key role, Biggs will oversee the deposit […]
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Operating Through Crisis, ‘Shenanigans’ Reasons for Jackson, Mississippi’s Water Crisis
As Jackson, Mississippi’s water crisis continues, we take a look at how we got here, how its impacting the primarily Black community and what community members are doing to help.
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African American Leadership Institute Draws Large Audience, Little Media Coverage
At the 6th annual African American Leadership Institute Policy Summit, while there was minimal media coverage, a substantial audience was drawn in discussions of everything from healthcare to criminal justice.
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Dallas Tech News: Entrepreneur Victor Adetiba Launches Technology Training for Working Professionals
For Immediate Release September 14, 2022 Entrepreneur Victor Adetiba Launches Technology Training for Working Professionals Dallas, Texas, September 14, 2022 – Founded by IT Professional and Entrepreneur Victor Adetiba, MansaTek […]
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“My Girl” Traci Elaine Lee talks acting at age 9 and touring in her hometown for the first time
Broadway Dallas welcomes home Dallas native Traci Elaine Lee in the smash hit musical, Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations. By LaToya Henry From community […]
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She Reps: Vanna Collins is Offering Organic Essentials
Vanna Collins, a Dallas native, is a mom, Leo, Braid Stylist, Yogi, Philanthropist, and full-on lover of life. Her ultimate mission is to share the correlation of the Mind, Body […]
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Colorism, Texturism & Its Impact on Education
While awareness has grown around colorism and texturism, a deeper discussion should be had about their impact on Black kids’ ability to learn while maintaining their culture.
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Report Reveals ‘A Hidden Key to Combating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice’
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia According to new Sentencing Project research, diverting youth from juvenile court involvement should be a central focus in reducing racial […]