On Jan. 26 [Bessie Coleman’s Birthday], Barbie released their Inspiring Women Doll in her honor. The doll was created in partnership with American Airlines, the first commercial airline to hire a Black pilot. American Airlines flight 771 had an all-Black female flight crew in honor of Coleman, with passengers receiving a Barbie x American Airlines […]
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Black Students Are Still Experiencing Pandemic Trauma
By Maya Pottiger Originally appeared in Word in Black Black parents were the most likely to report their K-12-aged children’s mental well-being has not improved from the negative toll the pandemic took. Dr. Terence Fitzgerald discusses why this is and potential solutions. People aren’t rubber bands. Even as kids attend school in-person full-time again and […]
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The FCC Copper-Wire Landline Shutdown in Dallas Leaves Residents With Concerns
Dallas residents are beginning to feel the effects of the FCC’s landline shutdown order, which has many concerned about their connection’s future. Data reveals nearly one-third of US households still use a landline service, with over 456,400 users in Dallas. But unfortunately, all major providers like AT&T and Verizon are shutting down their traditional landlines […]
Posted inEducation
Top 3 K-12 Issues in Texas
The people of Texas were asked, “What’s the most important issue?’ for K-12 schooling. Respondents gave many different answers, and a whopping 41% said they simply “didn’t know.” Answers ranged from conservative curriculum concerns to safety and discipline. Below we’ll look at the top three. Conservative Curriculum Concerns 9% There was supposed to be a […]
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She Reps: Sherelle Reed
Sherelle Alexander Reed is a wife, mother, author, life coach, motivator, and “Sister next door” who is purposed to encourage, educate, and empower others. Sherelle loves people and makes an intentional positive impact through her speaking and community initiatives. As a retired corporate instructor, Reed launched Sherelle A Reed Enterprises LLC, where she is “The […]
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Deep Ellum kicks off 150th anniversary with black tie gala
By Raven Jordan The Deep Ellum Foundation kicked off its yearlong celebration of events for the 150th anniversary of the neighborhood Thursday night. In a black tie event, Deep Ellum’s entrepreneurs, artists and leaders stepped out to The Pittman Hotel’s ballroom for a night of music and mingling. There was a prepared video message from […]
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Q&A with Tabitha Wheeler Reagan: District 7’s New Plan Commissioner
By Jeffrey Ruiz Originally appeared in Dallas Free Press South Dallas District 7 has a new plan commissioner — Tabitha Wheeler-Reagan. Councilmember Adam Bazaldua appointed Wheeler-Reagan in December to replace Benjamin Vann, who resigned in November, about a week after South Dallas’ last community rezoning meeting about Watermark Church. He’d served South Dallas for a […]
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Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee Introduces Anti-White Supremacy Bill, then Schools Republican Boebert on Hate
By Stacy M. Brown Originally appeared in NNPA The Department of Justice’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program would keep track of white supremacist-inspired hate crimes and other related actions, and Justice Department officials would have the authority to prosecute those responsible for them. That’s enough of racism and bigotry, says Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee. The Democratic […]
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Texas Senate to reconvene state redistricting hearings
DALLAS — Wednesday, the second day of the 2023 – 88th Session of the Texas Legislature, members of the Texas Senate voted unanimously to revisit redistricting, the process by which district boundaries to which public officials are elected are drawn for all representative branches of government throughout the country. The Constitution requires redistricting to take […]
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Meet the Nonprofit Giving Black Kids Affected by Hair Discrimination a Confidence Boost
By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black Jermaine Horton, founder of the Art of Confidence Project, travels around the country to help restore children’s self-esteem through free photoshoots. For centuries, Black folks have been pressured by society to dislike their natural hair. Things are no different for today’s youth who are bullied by […]
