DALLAS (Oct. 25, 2023) –The 30-year-old courtyard at the African American Museum, Dallas, has a fresh, sparkling look and a new name, thanks to a generous grant from the Lowe’s Hometowns initiative […]
Category: This Week
House Republicans Elect Mike Johnson as New Speaker After Weeks of Turmoil
By Stacy M. BrownNNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia In a protracted and contentious process that ground Congress to a halt for over three weeks, House Republicans have finally chosen a […]
She Reps: Jaurdane Ivory
Jaurdane Ivory is a visionary storyteller, creative artist, author, and media curator. She harnesses her life experiences to fuel her passion for addressing crucial issues affecting women in leadership, entrepreneurs, […]
As Texas bans diversity and equity offices at public colleges, Rice University’s inclusion efforts march on
By Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Oct. 25, 2023 “As Texas bans diversity and equity offices at public colleges, Rice University’s inclusion efforts march on” was first published by The […]
Why a Texas Panhandle city hit pause on a proposed abortion “travel ban” — for now
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Oct. 25, 2023 “Why a Texas Panhandle city hit pause on a proposed abortion “travel ban” — for now” was first published by […]
Debunking the Human Value Hierarchy Myth
By Joseph Williams Originally appeared in Word in Black As George Mason University’s “chief wellbeing officer,” Dr. Nance Lucas wanted to create a positive, healthy environment for stressed-out students. Along with […]
The Key to Better Credit Scores? Erasing Medical Debt
By Bria Overs Originally appeared in Word in Black The negative impacts of medical debt on Americans could soon cease if the Biden-Harris administration succeeds in scrubbing medical bills from […]
School Districts Push for Black Studies
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black More than 7 million K-12 students in the United States identify as Black, and professionals say representation of the experiences of […]
Dallas Park Board questions efforts to connect minority and women-owned businesses to city projects
By Dallas Documenters Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press The latest on City of Dallas MWBE contracts During a September meeting, members of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board questioned […]
$67 million community park, outdated facilities highlighted in Fair Park First annual report
By Dallas Documenters Originally appeared on Dallas Free Press The latest on Fair Park First’s efforts: Fair Park First showcased their 2023 annual report to the Park and Recreation Board during […]