Black women’s murders are happening at a rate of 4 per day according to the Guardian, but the media and law enforcement continue to lag behind when it comes to […]
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Unoma Okorafor is Offering Herbal Goodness
Unoma Okorafor is offering organic alternatives to help fuel the body and the brain. Unoma Okorafor started her journey to building her brand Herbal Goodness in 2011 when she was […]
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Nearly Two Years Later, DA Creuzot Still Pursuing Police Brutality Cases
By Steven Monacelli On May 30, 2020, thousands gathered in downtown Dallas for a protest in solidarity with hundreds of other protests across the country in response to the brutal […]
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The Dallas Weekly Proudly Celebrates Women in a Special Edition
DALLAS, February 28, 2022 – In another first for the revamped must-read paper, The Dallas Weekly, comes the announcement of their first special edition dedicated exclusively to the women of […]
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The Ongoing Fight for Civil Rights in Dallas
By Steven Monacelli Over half a century ago, a coalition of activists, lawyers, religious leaders, elected officials and other prominent community members in Dallas banded together to end institutionalized racism […]
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OP-ED: The Power of Mentorship
Op-Ed By David C. Williams During Black History Month, I’m reflecting on various areas in the Black community and what contributions I could make to improve certain conditions. One concept […]
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Standardized Testing and Discrimination
Standardized testing in Texas has a history of leaving minorities behind. The Texas Testing System: A History The implication that the standardized testing system may have some discriminatory links is […]
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Eddie Bernice Johnson: Making History In Dallas For Fifty Years
After serving the people and making history for fifty years, Eddie Bernice Johnson is ready to pass the torch. Eddie Bernice Johnson, entered politics after 16 years of working as […]
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The Evolution of Erykah Badu is the Evolution of Dallas’ Music Scene
When you think of the Dallas music scene and you combine that with R&B, Neo-Soul, and Hip- Hop, you instantly think of The Erykah Badu, often called the “Queen of Neo-Soul”. […]
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She Represents: Keyondra Lockett
Keyondra Lockett is a soulful inspirational artist with a Fervor for Kingdom building. Keyondra is one of the original members of gospel group Zie’l and shares the accomplishment of 2x […]