By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia After 25 years working as a White House correspondent, April Ryan has seen it all. Before he became president, Barack […]
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Dr. Lisa Cook Confirmed as First Black Woman on Federal Reserve Board
Cook, well-known for her work on racial and gender equality, won Senate confirmation as the first Black woman to serve on the Fed Board in the agency’s 109-year history. By […]
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Erica Loewe Helping to Open Doors for Black Press, Others at White House
In Loewe’s all-too-important job as director of African American media, she has ensured that the Black Press and other media of color have enjoyed unprecedented access to the White House […]
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A Physical (De)feat: Dallas Wings vs Atlanta Dream
The WNBA season started this weekend with the Dallas Wings hosting the Atlanta Dream in their season as well as home opener. The meeting brought No. 1 overall pick, Rhyne […]
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She Represents: Nikia Hammonds-Blakely
Nikia Hammonds-Blakely Having survived a life-altering bout with Breast Cancer at age 16 years old, Nikia Hammonds-Blakely is an author, singer, songwriter and motivational speaker who focuses her message on […]
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Ese Azenabor Wows Dallas Again with New Collections
Back with her first Dallas-based show in two years, international couture designer Ese Grembowski of Ese Azenabor shows Dallas her newest collections at her brand new showroom in the design […]
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The Afiya Center, Texas’ Only Reproductive Justice Group, Fights for Black Maternal Health
The Afiya Center, a reproductive justice organization founded and led by Black women in Texas, is hosting its 9th annual “Get Tested Grab A Bite” event on National HIV Testing Day and its Texas Black Women Rise Up Summit in May to raise awareness and provide resources for Black women in the community.
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Talley Dunn Gallery presents new solo exhibit by Vicki Meek
The Talley Dunn Gallery just presented a solo exhibition of renowned and nationally recognized artist Vicki Meek. The artist’s inaugural exhibition at the gallery, At What Point Do We Disappear? […]
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She Represents: Brittany “Luscious Barbie “CriswellÂ
Brittany “Luscious Barbie” Criswell is a native of Dallas, TX, where she has built a large hometown fanbase by conquering the media scene. Luscious is a comedian, actress, producer, social […]
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Black Maternal Health Week Panel Highlights Priority Legislation
Women in the United States die at a higher rate from pregnancy related causes than any other high-income nations — between two to five times higher than countries like Germany or France, according to the Commonwealth Fund.