DALLAS -The solo exhibition “donia” features the artwork of Aliyah Cydonia which is a contemplation on bloodlines, memory, and corporeal awareness. An opening reception will be held from 6 to […]
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Will lawmakers let Texas’ maternal mortality committee review abortion deaths?
Texas lawmakers are considering bills to lift restrictions on the state’s maternal mortality review committee, allowing them to review abortion-related deaths and near-misses, and to improve confidentiality and timeliness of their work.
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The Afiya Center ‘End With Red’ Gala Heralds a Reminder to “Stay Encouraged”
The Afiya Center held its 2025 End With Red Gala, honoring local advocates for reproductive freedom and HIV awareness, and featuring a keynote speech from Emmy-winning author Rae Lewis Thornton.
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5 Years Later: Black Health Care Workers Reflect on COVID-19
Black health care workers reflect on the toll of the pandemic, highlighting the importance of resilience, gratitude, and the need for systemic change to address health inequities and racial disparities.
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The End of Black Lives Matter Plaza
Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered the removal of the Black Lives Matter mural in Black Lives Matter Plaza, citing the need to focus on more pressing issues such as the devastating impacts of federal job cuts, while civil rights organizations and activists argue that the mural was a powerful symbol of justice and unity.
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EmpowerHER: Leading with Purpose – Dallas Mavericks Celebration of Women’s History Month
The Dallas Mavericks’ Women’s Symposium, hosted by the Women of Mavs Empowering Network (W.O.M.E.N.) Employee Resource Group, featured insightful speakers and panel discussions on topics such as resilience, vulnerability, intentionality, and mindfulness, while encouraging women to redefine achievement on their own terms.
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Preserved by Purpose: Unrestrained: The Angry Christian
Anger is often used as a starting point to challenge sin and injustice, and embracing transformation can lead to peace, as seen in John 2:14-15.
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The Black women who built the AFRO: A legacy of truth and trailblazing journalism
The AFRO-American Newspapers have a rich history of trailblazing journalism, thanks to the contributions of Black women such as Frances L. Murphy II, Elizabeth “Bettye” Murphy Moss, Ida Murphy Peters, Vashti Murphy Matthews, Carlita Murphy Jones, Elizabeth Murphy Oliver, and many others.
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She Came First: Black Women Transforming Sports
Black women in sports have been breaking barriers and making history for generations, from Dianne Durham becoming the first Black woman to win a U.S. national gymnastics title to Angel Reese owning the court in college basketball.
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The Audacity of Mediocrity: Why Black Women Have to Work Twice as Hard and It’s Still Not Enough
Black women are tired of being expected to be exceptional in order to receive a fraction of the recognition and opportunities given to white men, and are demanding accountability and action from institutions and decision-makers.