The Dallas-Fort Worth Urban League appointed Dr. Brandy Alfred as its new chief executive officer to lead efforts in workforce development and economic equity across North Texas.
Category: Women
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Angel Reese’s Barbie Doll Is the Latest Reflection of Her Growing Influence
WNBA star Angel Reese has expanded her cultural influence through a multi-faceted collaboration featuring her own Barbie Signature doll, a Barbie-inspired Angel Reese 1 basketball shoe, and a limited-edition apparel collection.
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Dallas Wings To Play At American Airlines Center For 2027 Season
The Dallas Wings announced they will move their home games from Arlington’s College Park Center to the American Airlines Center in Dallas starting with the 2027 season.
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Thirty Years In, WNBA All-Star Weekend Showed the League Is Still Raising the Bar
The WNBA celebrated its 30th anniversary in Chicago with a record-breaking All-Star Weekend featuring Azzi Fudd winning the 3-Point Contest and Jonquel Jones earning All-Star Game MVP honors.
Posted inSpiritual
Preserved By Purpose: Becoming Aunt Janet
In honor of National Aunt and Uncle Day, Dr. Shewanda Riley uses the story of Mike Epps and his transformative encounter with Aunt Janet to illustrate the life-changing power of supportive words.
Posted inOpinion
She Is Me: You Are Your First Love Story
By Sherilyn Smith There is something beautiful about women who love deeply. We are the women who answer late night phone calls, sit in hospital rooms, pray for our friends’ […]
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Dallas Wings’ Five-Game Surge Faces Next Test Against New York
The Dallas Wings have extended their winning streak to five games, their longest since 2016, with a 96-91 comeback victory over the Chicago Sky, demonstrating their depth and resilience with contributions from players throughout the roster.
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Preserved by Purpose: The Badge of Shame- The Childfree Aunt
Mary J. Blige’s comments about not having kids sparked a social media firestorm, highlighting the pressure women face to have children and the importance of celebrating aunts and uncles who choose to be childfree.
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Preserved By Purpose: Who You Calling Auntie?
African American women in media and entertainment, such as Oprah, Ava Duvernay, and Gayle King, have expressed their discomfort with being called “auntie” due to its association with old age and the stereotype of the mammy, while others view it as an honorable title of respect and connection.
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She Is Me: The Woman You Owe the Most
By Sherilyn Smith There comes a season in every woman’s life when she realizes she has spent years being a faithful steward over everyone else’s heart while quietly neglecting her […]
