by Aziah Siid A metro Houston teenager who was suspended from school for refusing to cut his dreadlocks has urged a judge to let him go back to that school so he can spend his senior year “like a normal teenage student” while his case drags on through court. The student, Darryl George, 18, wants a […]
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New Filing: Trump’s Attempts to Overturn 2020 Election Were Part of Private Scheme, Not Official Acts
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent@StacyBrownMedia Special Counsel Jack Smith has delivered a powerful legal blow to former President Donald Trump, unveiling new evidence that the twice-impeached Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election results were part of a private scheme rather than actions taken in his official capacity as president. In […]
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Paul Quinn College Hosts JBJ Management BBO Luncheon
JBJ Management recently hosted a Building Business Opportunities Luncheon at Paul Quinn College, featuring speakers such as Kimberly Tolbert, Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, and Andy Byford, emphasizing the importance of networking and empowering minority-owned businesses.
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Half of Black Gay Men Will be Diagnosed With HIV, Despite Preventive Treatments. Why?
Black gay and bisexual men in Iowa face significant barriers to accessing PrEP, including mistrust, stigma, discrimination, inadequate medical insurance, lack of knowledge, and fear of side effects, but public health awareness and education, culturally sensitive educational programs, and free access to PrEP could help address these issues.
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How Tim Walz Finally Stopped JD Vance From Sane-Washing Trump
JD Vance’s refusal to admit that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election was the most important moment of the vice presidential debate, as it undercut his claims of Trump’s accomplishments and exposed his opportunistic nature.
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Impact Ventures Convenes Inclusive Capital Summit to Address Capital Inclusivity
Impact Ventures is hosting the 2nd annual Inclusive Capital Summit, featuring regional and national speakers discussing the lack of inclusivity in capital and innovative solutions to address it, with New York Times bestselling author Merhsa Baradaran as the headliner.
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The Wellness Industry Isn’t the Fix
The Global Wellness Industry has seen rapid growth, with wellness tourism and spas being the fastest growing sectors, but critics argue that this does not address the root causes of chronic stress and other conditions leading to poor health.
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Dallas Weekly’s Day of Civics: A Morning with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and an Afternoon at Civilized Fest
The Dallas Weekly team attended two civic engagement events, including a Q&A session with Maryland Governor Wes Moore at Paul Quinn College and a roundtable discussion at the Civilized Festival, while the Dallas College Police Department faced criticism for excessive security measures at the latter event.
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Code Compliance Notifies City Attorney of Numerous Violations at Monroe Group Property
Residents of Peoples El Shaddai Village, a government subsidized apartment complex in East Oak Cliff, have reported numerous health and safety violations, including mold, sewer backups, and broken air conditioning, and are seeking legal action against the property manager, Monroe Group.
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The Tragedies of Eric Adams, Marcellus Williams, and Mark Robinson
The recent news stories of three Black men reveal what happens when we don’t participate effectively in our government.
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