(DeSoto, Texas) — On Monday, February 6, several DeSoto High School student-athletes from both volleyball and football athletics inked letters of intent to their respective colleges and universities. Overall, these class of 2023 seniors have already secured an estimated $1.6 million in scholarships to play at the collegiate level and shared this special moment with […]
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Presented by Broadway Dallas
Dallas, TX (February 7, 2023) – Broadway Dallas and Broadway Across America (BAA) announced today that tickets for the history-making production of To Kill a Mockingbird are on sale now for the premiere Dallas engagement at the Music Hall at Fair Park from May 16-28, as part of the Germania Insurance Broadway Series presented by Broadway Dallas. Academy Award® winner Aaron Sorkin’s new play, directed by Tony Award® […]
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Verb Kulture Events presents The 10th Annual Harlem Renaissance Performing Arts Gala Extravaganza, benefiting the Infinite Arts Movement, Inc.
DON’T MISS THE A-TRAIN! Next stop, Frisco, TX! That’s right! The 10th Annual Harlem Renaissance Performing Arts Gala Extravaganza is heading to Frisco on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Frisco Hall, Frisco, TX. Featuring members of the World Renowned DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA, the gala will pay tribute to the Harlem Renaissance Era by celebrating a […]
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Black Women and Menopause
Menopause can be a different experience for Black women in comparison to white women. According to the Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN), which lasted 25 years, the first differentiation to consider is that black women reach menopause about 8.5 months earlier than white women. On top of that, they experience worse hot […]
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Dallas activists push to rename College Park after Black Panther leader
By Raven Jordan A group of Dallas activists are working to rename College Park after a late Black Panther member and community organizer. Friends and Family of Fahim J. Minkah filed an application with the City of Dallas to rename the Oak Cliff park after Fahim J. Minkah, who died in 2018. Yafeuh Balogun, one […]
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She Reps: Kendra Rainey-King
What makes a good writer? What makes a good read? In the new age writing of today, Kendra Rainey-King creates novels full of passion, self-love, reflection, gritty-storylines and most of all the relatable yet innovative stories with messages from the heart. With fifty books under her belt, the National Best-Selling Author hailing from the streets […]
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A stress-free path to financial freedom
By Phillip Washington Jr. Sponsored by JPMorgan & Chase For most of my life, I associated the process of making money with stress and pressure. When I reached my financial goal I felt a bit of relief and satisfaction, but it was short lived as I soon had to set my sights on the next […]
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Abounding Prosperity Inc. Hosts Event Honoring National Black Hiv/Aids Awareness Day
DALLAS, February 4, 2023 – Abounding Prosperity Inc. is partnering with Dallas Hope Charities, Dallas County Health & Human Services, The Concilio and Parkland Health Systems and ViiV to host a community block party in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, […]
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What Can Teachers Do About Colorism?
By Aziah Siid Originally appeared in Word in Black Skin color privilege is yet again at the forefront of social media debates, but what role should educators play in ending the toxicity? If you asked a child to give an example of a time they witnessed or experienced colorism, you’d probably get drastically different answers. […]
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State Board of Education eases stance on vouchers after previously rejecting “school choice” policies
By Brian Lopez Originally appeared in the Texas Tribune This comes two days after Gov. Greg Abbott voiced his most explicit support yet of a new school choice policy at a Parent Empowerment Night event in Corpus Christi. The State Board of Education has walked back its previous decision to ask lawmakers to reject vouchers […]
