Laura Harris-Means and Patrick Means are serving as Co-Chairs of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s biggest fundraising event of the year, the Symphony Gala, to raise awareness and support for the organization’s educational programs and initiatives.
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Black Men and Skin Cancer: A Hidden Health Crisis
Black men are more likely to die from melanoma than white or lighter-skinned patients, due to late detection and limited access to healthcare, and researchers are now focusing on the 1 in 1000 black patients who are at the highest risk for skin cancer.
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Dallas Chocolate Festival Returns with a Twist: FIG Takes Ownership and Showcases Local Businesses
The 14th Annual Dallas Chocolate Festival is returning to the Fashion Industry Gallery (FIG) from September 6th to 8th, featuring a wide array of chocolatiers, exclusive chocolate pairings from top Dallas chefs, and interactive workshops and demos.
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Kids Bored In Class? Go With The Flo-Cabulary
by Quintessa Williams Can hip-hop help transform the academic experience for Black K-12 students across the country? Flocabulary, an online learning platform that infuses culturally relevant, hip-hop-based content into academic lessons, proves it can. “Flocabulary has completely transformed the way my students engage with language arts,” says Mrs. Vivian Jackson, a middle school teacher in Atlanta. […]
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How to make your credit card work for you
Credit cards can be an important tool toward building a healthy financial future. When used responsibly, credit cards can help you establish a solid credit history, making it easier to finance larger purchases – like a home or vehicle – in the future. Even if you don’t have a strong credit history, you can still qualify […]
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10 Ways to Be a Better Black Voter
Instead of spending the next eight weeks reacting to lies about Kamala Harris, let’s work to advance our political goals for the long term.
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Union Busting Scandal Rocks Dallas Black Dance Theatre & Energizes Nationwide Creative Labor Movement
The Dallas Black Dance Theatre has been accused of union-busting after firing its entire main company, allegedly in retaliation for their decision to unionize, and faces widespread criticism and calls for an investigation.
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A Greater Goal: Dallas Trinity FC Makes South Dallas’ Historic Cotton Bowl Home
Dallas Trinity FC took on Barcelona Femení in a historic match at the Cotton Bowl Stadium, demonstrating their commitment to elevating women’s soccer in the US and showcasing the growing popularity and talent level of the game.
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Barcelona Women’s Soccer Club Dominates Dallas Trinity FC in Cotton Bowl Friendly Match
FC Barcelona women’s soccer club defeated Dallas Trinity FC 6-0 in a friendly match during their US tour, with the latter’s general manager and acting head coach praising the experience and the city of Dallas.
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Beyond the Badge: Dallas PD Officer Darron Burks’ Death Echoes Across Black Greek Society
Officer Darron Burks, a rookie member of the Dallas Police Department, was fatally shot while on duty Thursday night, prompting an outpouring of grief and support from the community and law enforcement agencies and Black Greek society.
