By Ebony Carrington of Oowee Sports Nation Team: North Dallas United Bobcats Team #: 2 Position(s): Wingback, Wide Receiver and Defensive Back School: Richland Elementary School Age: 10 Grade: Fifth In a world where studying playbooks, watching game footage or two-a-day workouts has been the norm, younger generations are leaning toward other (more popular) methods […]
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The False Promise of Police
In a time where police incompetence seems to be more prevalent every day, there needs to be a discussion of how law enforcement was never meant to “protect and serve.” The Origins of Modern Policing In The South According to the NAACP, modern policing in the South extends from slave patrols, which began in the […]
Posted inFeatures, Homepage
The Case of Ladamonyon Hall and Where It Is Today
The recent death of trans woman Ladamonyon Hall while in police custody has garnered national attention over the following month. What progress has been made in her case and what is the family looking for from the police as the investigation continues?
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988 officially activated as the new connect to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
On Saturday, July 16, people nationwide had access to the new three-digit number that would direct callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The new dialing code 988 was modeled after the 911 number and will make it easier for those in need of help as a result of a mental situation or crisis to […]
Posted inCulture
Comedy Icon Tracy Morgan means “No Disrespect” and tells it like it is!
By Jess Washington Today I had the pleasure of chatting with 2-Time Emmy Award Winner and comedy icon, Tracy Morgan. Tracy is in the DFW for his tour “No Disrespect” which will be on Friday the 22nd at Texas Trust CU Theater in Grand Prairie. We talked about his 30+ years of success, how he […]
Posted inSports
Locker Token and the Future of Sports
The sports world is constantly changing and nowadays, it changes faster than ever. With scientific advancement and better nutritional knowledge, sports have progressed more in the last 10 years than in the previous 50. Now, there’s a company that’s trying to take it to another level — Locker Token. They’re looking to change the way […]
Posted inCommunity, Education, Events, Sports, The Weekend
Camp Exposure continues to educate & inspire at their 3rd annual camp
Camp Exposure, powered by Vista Bank, held its NFL-style combine training camp for 100 underserved high school athletes at Highland Park’s Highlander Stadium on July 8th – 10th, with personal and professional development sessions held at the Embassy Suites of Dallas Park Central. Athletes hailed from all over the DFW Metroplex representing Carter High School, […]
Posted inThe Weekend
Vanna Collins Celebrates New product and more!
Have you seen Vanna Collins? Well if you think you haven’t, you’ve definitely seen her work. Braids By Vanna is her self-made home for both men and women for both classic and contemporary styles. Her clientele ranges from local Dallas influencers earning the admiration by celebrities like Grammy Award winning rapper Wale and Soul Train […]
Posted inOpinion, Spiritual
Preserved by Purpose: TV Aunts and Why We Love Them
In last week’s column, I shared how some women consider being called an aunt a slur because of how it made them feel. Yet there are others like politician Maxine Waters; classic R & B singer Anita Baker, and former First Lady Michelle Obama who have embraced being called an aunt. The question is why […]
Posted inHealth
The Launch of 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
On Saturday June 16th, 988 will officially be launched as the National Crisis & Suicide Prevention Hotline. After countless decades of awareness and advocacy brought to attention regarding the development of mental health care and support, the launch of 988 will provide instant assistance to anyone calling/texting, just like 911. The implementation of 988 was […]