Check out Dallas based R&B singer Jada Arnell’s latest video “Rain Dance“. The video is the first to be released off her latest EP and was shot and edited by Stack Moses most known for his work with French Montana. Jada has an upcoming show on August 20 at Echo Lounge and another at TBAAL […]
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Tiffany Pham inspires Women at Dallas Startup Week
This year marks the 7th year of Dallas Startup Week, a week long celebration that brings together North Texas entrepreneurs and innovators for education, mentorship, and community. The annual event is created by The DEC Network and powered by Capital One. This year DW’s COO Jess Washington had a chance to speak with keynote speaker […]
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A Look into the City of Dallas 2023-2024 Budget
A look at the fiscal budget changes you can expect to see in Dallas for 2023-2024, with a description of adjustments to public safety, economic development, equity and more. This budget also sees an increase of nearly $100 million, raising it to $4.51 billion.
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African American Leaders Speak Out on SCOTUS Roe Reversal
By Staff and Wire Report | Los Angeles Sentinel African American leaders across the nation largely condemned the U.S. Supreme Court ruling issued on June 24, overturning the federal abortion protections of Roe v. Wade, with some describing the action as a “pro-policing of women’s bodies” and a move to “criminalize Black women.” The 5-4 […]
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Vice President Harris Addresses NAACP Convention; Urges Black Voter Participation
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Vice President Kamala Harris appeared at the NAACP convention in Atlantic City on Monday, July 18, declaring that freedom, liberty, and democracy are on the ballot in the upcoming midterm elections. She implored the large gathering at the Atlantic City Convention Center to make sure […]
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Report: Human Rights Violations in Prisons Throughout Southern United States Cause Disparate and Lasting Harm in Black Communities
NNPA Newswire NEW YORK – The Southern Prisons Coalition, a group of civil and human rights organizations, submitted a new report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination on the devastating consequences of incarceration on Black people throughout the southern United States. With the long-term goal of eliminating all forms […]
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FILM REVIEW: ‘Nope’ is a Yes! — Peele Delivers with Follow-Up
By Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D., NNPA Newswire Culture and Entertainment Editor Jordan Peele has been compared to horror and psychological thriller giant Alfred Hitchcock and science-fiction legend Steven Spielberg, but Peele is in a league of his own. Peele’s masterful ability to merge two beloved film genres, with social commentary on issues of race, gender, […]
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The Stars Align for Coffee Lover in North Texas with Opening of Tre Selle Coffee Co. in North Dallas
Entrepreneur and coffee enthusiast Jonathan Ghebreamlak has gone from running from the smell of coffee to running Dallas’ newest specialty coffee house. The Dallas native is celebrating the opening of his Tre Stelle Coffee Co. located at 17390 Presto Road, Suite 210, Dallas, TX 75252. Tre Stelle, which means three stars in Italian, embodies the […]
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Legacy West celebrates National Black Business Month with pop-ups
National Black Business Month is here and it is a time to celebrate and recognize black-owned businesses across the nation. Legacy West, in its ongoing community efforts, is dedicated to building an environment of inclusivity. From hiring minority and women-owned vendors to working with diverse organizations, it has cultivated a community that celebrates all of its patrons. […]
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Love & Happiness at the Pelindaba Lavender Party
Thursday DW attended a one-of-a-kind activation party and it was all about the experience of Lavender. Pelindaba Lavender, located at the Galleria mall, provided an experience for guests to enjoy a lavender cooking session, product sampling, lavender hand massages and more! The event was hosted by owner Belinda Bush, who is also the first Black […]