In 1990, neurosurgeon Muhammad Salay Siddiqui and Islamic teacher Ismet Siddiqui were proud parents living in Karachi, Pakistan. Their life was comfortable. The Siddiquis were upper-middle class and relatively privileged. They imparted a drive toward academic success in their children, as well as a deep respect for the Quran. Their oldest son, also named Muhammad, […]
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Dallas ‘Maverick’ Jess Garland is Reborn with New Single & Aurora Film Debut Second Single “I Tried (Live Again)”
Jess Garland’s second single “I Tried (Live Again)” is a testament to her transformational journey from a challenging time in her life to becoming a self-employed artist, and she is also a winner of the “Maverick, Can Do Spirit” Award in Arts and Entertainment.
Posted inElection 2024
Kamala Harris & Beyoncé Say: Get in Formation and Vote for Freedom
Harris closed the deal in Houston by sharing her inclusive vision of freedom, endorsed by hometown stars Bey and Kelly Rowland.
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Hunger Busters Hosts Meet the Chefs Charity Event to Help Fight Child Hunger in Dallas.
Dallas Ranked #2 in the Nation for Child Hunger. Celebrity Chefs to Craft Delectable Dishes to Raise Funds and Awareness of Child Hunger. Hunger Busters, a local nonprofit organization working to eradicate hunger for children throughout the Dallas area, will host the sixth annual “Meet the Chefs” event featuring cuisines crafted by notable chefs who […]
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Preserved by Purpose – Stop Lying on God… A Reminder!
There’s no other way to put it: the thought of another Trump presidency brings to mind much like what was experienced in 2016-2020: a chaotic roller coaster ride of racism, sexism, and class warfare. Back in November 2016, I wrote how one of the most disturbing things I heard was an explanation by an African […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Becoming a Fruit Inspector
Considering the current chaotic political environment, how do Christians decide who tovote for? It’s not as simple as voting for the candidate who wraps themselves in scripturesand shows up at the most churches. Nor is it as simple as judging an authentic Christian onwhether they vote on issues like abortion, same sex marriage or support […]
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Following One Year into DART Contract with Inter-Con Security, Arrests Associated with Unhoused Demographic Spike
Last year, DART employed 100 transit officers from Inter-Con Security to fill ranks patrolling its stations and trains. However, the change in police staff has coincided with an increase in both Class A offenses and arrests from data released around the same time last year. And while arrests have increased overall, one of the most […]
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“The Road Gang” Derailed Dallas’s Streetcar Dreams, but Bike Friendly South Dallas is Leading a Two-Wheeled Revolution
A new wave of cycling enthusiasts is transforming South Dallas, revitalizing the neighborhood’s transportation infrastructure and fostering a sense of community.
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Kalani Brown’s Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser: Strike Out Cancer
In an inspiring blend of community spirit and athletic camaraderie, Dallas Wings’ center Kalani Brown recently hosted a heartwarming breast cancer awareness fundraiser at PINSTACK bowling alley. This event, Strike Out Cancer with Kalani & Friends, which combined fun and philanthropy, showcased the power of sports figures using their platforms for positive societal impact. The […]
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Trump’s Vow to Be a Dictator Will Destroy Us All
There were early warnings about Hitler and Nazi Germany, too. Keith Boykin gives us one to remember about Donald Trump.
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