By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Declines in arts education disproportionately impact Black and Brown students, who have seen 49% and 40% reductions, respectively, since the 80s, while white students have faced essentially no reduction. While working as a middle school arts educator in Chicago, Ray Yang kept seeing the imbalance in […]
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Cooking with Cam: Recipes to Try Out with Your Valentine
By Camerron Dangerfield Chef Cam, aka Camerron Dangerfield, native of Chicago, IL is an Alabama A&M University alumnus taking the culinary world by storm. He prepared for a successful career as a celebrity chef, author, restaurant consultant, reality TV personality and entrepreneur when he decided to major in International Business. He recently returned to his […]
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Kyrie Irving: The Art of Evolution
Kyrie Irving has long captivated fans with his dazzling handles and clutch performances. Behind the artistry is a man still evolving on and off the court. Irving arrived in Dallas embracing more than a new team. He stepped into a new chapter centered on reconnection, reflection and a renewed sense of direction. Irving joined the […]
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Ron DeSantis and the Mis-Education of America
By Mike Jones Originally appeared in Word in Black After constant pressure from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other right-wing conservatives, the College Board kicked off Black History Month by stripping down its African American Studies Advanced Placement course. DeSantis and the MAGA crowd objected to the original draft because it was an American history […]
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A Black Woman-Owned Business Encounters Discrimination in Quest to Help Ukraine
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA Carolyn Davis, like many others, had an immediate reaction to the destruction in Ukraine caused by the Russian invasion. “Those folks need help,” said Davis, the CEO of the District of Columbia-based CDAG International. To help, her construction company visited areas of the war-torn country where civilians […]
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Preserved by Purpose: Not Just Another Day
By Shewanda Riley “Feb. 14th? That’s just another day to me.” “I hate Valentine’s Day at my job. All the women get roses and I get nothing.” “It’s basically another Christmas for women.” These are just a few of the comments I’ve heard from men and women, single and married, over the years when I asked […]
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Texas DPS scraps plan for $1.2 billion active-shooter training facility
Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune By Karen Brooks Harper The Texas Department of Public Safety is instead asking lawmakers for $381.5 million to upgrade its current facilities with better technology, dormitories and cafeteria for trainees from across the state. The Texas Department of Public Safety is scrapping its proposal for a $1.2 billion state-of-the-art […]
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Comerica Bank Hosting Annual Prom Dress Drive Benefiting Teens Served by Dallas CASA
Your gently used formal wear could make a local teen’s prom night an unforgettable experience. Comerica Bank is collecting gently used and clean prom dresses and formal wear for local teens who dream of a special prom night. On two special weekends in March, Dallas CASA’s training room is turned into a temporary prom shopping […]
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Seven Additional Police Officers Facing Discipline After Tyre Nichols Beating Death
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA The announcement came during a meeting of the Memphis City Council on Tuesday, where members were scheduled to discuss nearly a dozen public safety proposals and reforms, as well as question the city’s police and fire chiefs. Seven more Memphis police officers are facing discipline in the […]
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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Names Lee Michaels as New Board Chair
DALLAS (February 8, 2023) — The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of retired Dallas attorney Lee Michaels as the new Chair of the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum Board of Directors. Nine newly elected members will also join the board in 2023. Ms. Michaels previously served as vice chair of the […]
