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 […]
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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 […]
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Opal Lee To Be Honored
​​Dr. Opal Lee, “The Grandmother of Juneteenth” will be recognized by the Church of the Living God (3711 Biglow St., Dallas, TX 75216. Temple #145, Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.) during its Annual Scholarship Program. Ms. Lee will receive the Bishop Harold Edwards Educational Award, from Pastor – Dr. Harold Edwards in recognition of […]
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The Social Crisis, Black Folks and the Economy
By John E. Warren, Publisher The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint It appears that we continue to live in Charles Dickens “A Tale of Two Cities”. He wrote these words: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it […]
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Dallas Marches for Reproductive Liberation
by Steven Monacelli Over a thousand people were drawn to downtown Dallas on Saturday, July 9 for the second Dallas Reproductive Liberation March. Triple digit heat caused many to huddle under tree shade and pop-up tents, but others still dared to dance to music under the sweltering sun. They were there to demonstrate what polls […]
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Historic Oak Cliff Church Revived As Art And Community Space
by Steven Monacelli A new art and community space in Oak Cliff is not yet open for business, but that didn’t stop the proprietors from offering a sneak peak at what is to come. On Saturday, July 9, the Oak Cliff Assembly opened the doors of the former Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church to anyone […]
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Tashara Parker Hosted The Bun Ministry 2.0: Officially Crowned
By Lena Foster Black women and men, with an array of differing hairstyles, not only stepped at The Bun Ministry 2.0: Officially Crowned event, but they slayed far past any societal radar. Presented by Loud Women Lead, a nonprofit organization founded by Tashara Parker, The Bun Ministry 2.0: Officially Crowned took place at Crozier Hall […]
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Yes, I’m Crying Over Spilled Milk
By Ke’Yonna “Keda” Hall I welcomed my second baby boy on February 10, 2022. As any new mother just one week postpartum, I was operating round the clock on his schedule. That meant I was waking up every 1-2 hours. Understandably so, I was exhausted. To stay awake during the feedings, I would check out […]
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She Reps: Marquila Turner
Marquila Turner is the founder of Quila’s Angels and creator of the PAIL Awards. Quila’s Angels, a non-profit organization that brings comfort, resources and hope to women and families who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth and neonatal death. In addition, care packages are donated to hospitals in the Dallas Fort Worth area for newly bereaved […]
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Toxic Positivity: When Is It too Much?
In a time where the world is seemingly falling apart more everyday, wallowing in how sad everything is or viewing things through rose colored glasses to protect your mental health could seem like attractive options. In times like this however, we have to learn to recognize when we are protecting our mental health and blinding ourselves with toxic positivity from the realities of the world.